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CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
14 April 2014

Corian vs stone and quartz benchtops

Corian vs stone and quartz benchtops

From my understanding Corian scratches a lot easier over quartz, and also Corian isn't as heat resistant. The only plus to Corian would be you…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 14, 2014 7:44 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
jenathome
jenathome
11 April 2014

Sydneysiders - have you seen the CSR house at Schofields?

Sydneysiders - have you seen the CSR house at Schofields?

Thanks AvaG, I didn't realise I was posting in the kitchen forum until it was up. oops! :oops: I'm glad you were impressed too. I'll do a bit more research on the costs as…

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jenathome
Apr 11, 2014 1:43 pm
jenathome
AvaG
AvaG
10 April 2014

Glass splashback and wall organisers?

Glass splashback and wall organisers?

Actually they were 1L bottles, so 3 x 1L and 2 smaller ones (about 150mL)

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AvaG
Apr 10, 2014 12:13 am

Tandembox

Tandembox

Antaro and Intivo are both good products but can add a lot of money to a kitchen. There is another option, Blum softclose for wooden drawers! With Antaro and Intivo the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 08, 2014 1:34 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Stewie D
Stewie D
8 April 2014

Moroccan Tiles for kitchen splashback

Moroccan Tiles for kitchen splashback

Most of the bigger tile shops would carry some as they seem to be getting more popular. We were in Hardware & Generals tiles shop in Brookvale a few months ago and saw…

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Stewie D
Apr 08, 2014 9:46 am
Krisssy
Krisssy
8 April 2014

Laminex Diamondgloss 'Alexandria Stone'

Laminex Diamondgloss 'Alexandria Stone'

Sounds lovely. I'm thinking of changing our cabinets to a warmer white not a stark white as they might clash with the warmer colour scheme I'm trying to achieve. So many…

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Krisssy
Apr 08, 2014 9:09 am
Splashers
Splashers
7 April 2014

Laminex/ Metaline Splashback South Sydney

Laminex/ Metaline Splashback South Sydney

The only issue with the Metaline is the stronger colours like the red will fade if in direct sunlight. If your kitchen has big window with beaming sun through directly…

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Splashers
Apr 07, 2014 9:25 pm
Splashers

Kitchen Cabinets type for a traditional kitchen

Kitchen Cabinets type for a traditional kitchen

[ We still need to cut costs though but we don't want to go vinyl. I'll have to find out the difference in cost from Gloss Createc and 2Pac and…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 06, 2014 3:15 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens

Polyurethane Kitchen. PLEASE HELP

Polyurethane Kitchen. PLEASE HELP

I'm not sure why people are are saying polyurethane matt/matte is harder to clean. Close to 2.5 years ago we renovated…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Apr 06, 2014 8:00 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
mixo
mixo
1 April 2014

E&S Trading warehouse sale

E&S Trading warehouse sale

I went and everything i bought was nearly 50% off. Missed out on a washing machine, thats for next years sale if they have one. Saved a mint not buying at retail. Mixo

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mixo
Apr 01, 2014 9:19 am
travelbug
travelbug
30 March 2014

New kitchen costs

New kitchen costs

If you find a good reputable kitchen supplier they can be similar prices to Bunnings but much better quality. People that say this can't be done just haven't found any…

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travelbug
Mar 30, 2014 3:14 pm
joannek
joannek
29 March 2014

New kitchen - keeping the cost down

New kitchen - keeping the cost down

For your list of requirements that you put down initially, I immediately thought stainless steel is what you need. Have you considered it at all?

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joannek
Mar 29, 2014 10:47 pm
CC101
CC101
28 March 2014

Check your bench tops!!

Check your bench tops!!

I got quantum quartz stone as well and there is no stamp underneath. time to contact company to find out if it is original or not.

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CC101
Mar 28, 2014 10:25 pm
robbie55
robbie55
27 March 2014

Is too much beige barely enough?

Is too much beige barely enough?

To suggest colours it might be best if you could post a photo. PS take a look at your taps as well if they old maybe replace them.

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robbie55
Mar 27, 2014 1:47 pm
robbie55
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
27 March 2014

Cooktop and oven help!!

Cooktop and oven help!!

Its sounds like there is to much load on the circuit when you turn them both on at the same time. It could be a problem with one of the appliances or it could also be…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Mar 27, 2014 7:36 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
pearl
pearl
26 March 2014

White Splashback not White?

White Splashback not White?

Okay i see this is an old topic but i will just answer why it looks like a blueish colour. Clear float glass when painted white will look like…

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pearl
Mar 26, 2014 7:37 pm
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

How to make kitchen lighter and brighter

How to make kitchen lighter and brighter

If your kitchen is new maybe look at replacing the wall cabinet doors only to white, 2 tone kitchens look nice and easily swapped over

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 12:24 pm
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

Overhead Cupboard Height

Overhead Cupboard Height

Go the full height not everything needs to line up with window heights, you probably find that your doorways and windows are different heights too. You may never use the…

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 12:10 pm
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

Benchtop paint

Benchtop paint

If i was spending that money on appliances i would not paint my benchtops. The paint looks alright if done professionally but it will not last and i would never prepare…

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 12:07 pm
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

Random cabinet questions

Random cabinet questions
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In regards to the March 15th post it seems like he already is mounting a case against you, why else would he say you were intimidating like that. My guess he has done this…

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 11:54 am
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

Glass sinks

Glass sinks

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 11:21 am
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

cooking system... dipped into house funds!......

cooking system... dipped into house funds!......
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This whole topic seems like a bad publicity stunt personally trying to push a Product for 10x what it is worth.

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 11:16 am
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

Handleless kitchen drawers and cupboards

Handleless kitchen drawers and cupboards

Push catches on doors and draws on the bottom half of your kitchen are a nightmare. Every time you lean while cooking, washing or trying to wipe them down they open. Push…

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 11:06 am
Splashers
Splashers
Splashers
26 March 2014

Stone benchtop prices, how much did you pay installed...

Stone benchtop prices, how much did you pay installed...

Hi MT70, Firstly i would be concerned that I was quoted $4700 than they reduced it by a $1000, sounds like the old days of pressure selling, start high and drop until you…

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Splashers
Mar 26, 2014 10:59 am
Splashers
MT70
MT70
25 March 2014

Gas cooktop with electric oven underneath??

Gas cooktop with electric oven underneath??

Its fine but the gas pipe should be a flexible hose when it runs through the same cabinet as the oven, the join to the solid pipework should be in…

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MT70
Mar 25, 2014 5:41 pm
MT70
MR2
MR2
20 March 2014

Rangehoods - which type is best?

Rangehoods - which type is best?
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sounds good, just watch out for this: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=63810 I plan on mounting my fans inside the roof space so the noise generated by them goes through a few more…

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MR2
Mar 20, 2014 5:07 pm
MR2
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
16 March 2014

add on blum softclose replacement hinges

add on blum softclose replacement hinges

Thanks Guys Much appreciated. Would i need one for every hinge? My pantry doors have 4 hinges each and the other doors have 2 hinges each door.…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Mar 16, 2014 3:45 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
anj85
anj85
11 March 2014

Splashback colours - Plasma

Splashback colours - Plasma

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has a glass splashback in "Plasma" (one of M3tricon's options). I haven't seen any pictures of how it would look, so have no idea, help?

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anj85
Mar 11, 2014 5:05 pm

With this image u see a better idea in the second solution i would put the fridge in the one of thoses boxes…

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filpe11
Mar 10, 2014 11:18 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
10 March 2014

Best placement / location for oven and microwave

Best placement / location for oven and microwave

We had a special column build into the kitchen for the stove and MW. MW above the stove. We hate bending - and hate the MW under the sink style. By having the column we…

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Saint Mike
Mar 10, 2014 7:02 am
Saint Mike
d@n
d@n
9 March 2014

Which kitchen layout to choose? (pics inside)

Which kitchen layout to choose? (pics inside)

Stove next to the sink in option 1 would be a nightmare. So option 2 but move the sink right to allow for more room on the left.

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d@n
Mar 09, 2014 8:22 pm

You'll find most 60cm European standard size single oven will fit the Ikea oven cabinet as the oven brackets in the cabinets can be adjusted slightly to fit the oven. Here…

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Jaeger LeCoultre
Mar 06, 2014 11:39 pm
Albert Hughes
Albert Hughes
6 March 2014

Great Forum

Great Forum

I agree with Leni. I would have 2 pack in my house as my first choice. Only if they are painted by a painter that knows what he is doing. I'm in…

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Albert Hughes
Mar 06, 2014 4:54 pm
d@n
d@n
5 March 2014

Need help with Kitchen Colours!!

Need help with Kitchen Colours!!

If you go too grey and neutral, then it could be lacking some colour and appear sterile.

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d@n
Mar 05, 2014 8:22 am

After a bit of playing around I've come up with this: I know the pot drawer widths aren't ideal but with…

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TiredHalo
Mar 03, 2014 6:55 pm
TiredHalo
Breeze-Ins
Breeze-Ins
26 February 2014

Wood Look Tile Splash back

Wood Look Tile Splash back

You might want to look into printed glass. I recently designed a kitchen for a sandstone house and we took a hi res shot of the sandstone outside then did the splashback…

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Breeze-Ins
Feb 26, 2014 7:59 pm
Breeze-Ins
Breeze-Ins
Breeze-Ins
26 February 2014

Small Kitchen Design Help

Small Kitchen Design Help

In similar situations I have incorporated a wall hung shallow pantry unit on an opposite wall that can look like a bit of furniture too. The last one I did consisted of 2…

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Breeze-Ins
Feb 26, 2014 7:04 am
Breeze-Ins
cigness
cigness
20 February 2014

Bencthop weight estimation

Bencthop weight estimation

We managed to lift the bench tops off with only 2 people!! Thanks for the help.

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cigness
Feb 20, 2014 5:03 pm
AussieMark
AussieMark
20 February 2014

Proposed Kitchen Layout - now with dimensions

Proposed Kitchen Layout - now with dimensions

Couple of points. You will have a dead corner which is hard to use. I would switch the door and fridge around so that the fridge is adjacent to the pantry and then the…

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AussieMark
Feb 20, 2014 8:49 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
20 February 2014

Mirrored Overhead Cabinets

Mirrored Overhead Cabinets

Has anyone ever seen or got mirrored overhead cabinets? I would like to go with a mirror splash back and the idea of cabinets has just occurred…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Feb 20, 2014 7:20 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
19 February 2014

Help!

Help!

Just a comment... If you want to upgrade the look of your benchtops without too much expense, go to a granite supplier and see if they…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Feb 19, 2014 10:23 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
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Metroid
Feb 19, 2014 7:09 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
18 February 2014

Laminate corner pantry

Laminate corner pantry

Just a quick note guys I very much doubt you would be doing the pantry in laminate! Laminate is 1mm thick material that is contact glued to a substrate. Normally used on…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Feb 18, 2014 11:41 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
robbie55
robbie55
18 February 2014

Where should I put the kitchen sink!?!

Where should I put the kitchen sink!?!
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Yeah I don't think you can do an undermount on a laminate top but maybe CEK can chime in. There are some overmount sinks that come without a drainer though - as mentioned…

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robbie55
Feb 18, 2014 9:39 am
robbie55

Oliveri makes a few stainless steel grids.…

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Jaeger LeCoultre
Feb 17, 2014 7:10 pm
PeterThomas
PeterThomas
17 February 2014

Cabinet makers / carpenters: how long does it take?

Cabinet makers / carpenters: how long does it take?

Hi Sammi_O! I may be a little late replying to you but hopefully this should help. Nearly all cabinet makers will order in there Vinyl doors from suppliers to it is hard…

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PeterThomas
Feb 17, 2014 12:30 pm
PeterThomas
PeterThomas
17 February 2014

I need help.Hope it may help who wants to instal new kitchen

I need help.Hope it may help who wants to instal new kitchen

Hi doitself, What type of benchtop's are you getting? Like CuttingEdgeKitchens suggests you can go to a local cabinetmaker and ask them to assist you or you can pop down…

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PeterThomas
Feb 17, 2014 12:23 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
17 February 2014

Island bench stovetop

Island bench stovetop

We really…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Feb 17, 2014 11:59 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens

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