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Metroid
Feb 19, 2014 7:09 am

Oliveri makes a few stainless steel grids.…

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Jaeger LeCoultre
Feb 17, 2014 7:10 pm
Bluesuede
Bluesuede
12 February 2014

Recommendations for good built in microwave

Recommendations for good built in microwave

I bought a SMEG microwave (was on sale at appliances online). Works great other than the fact it's bloody noisy. The side vibrates (seems to be a common complaint) but is…

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Bluesuede
Feb 12, 2014 10:42 am
Bluesuede
AussieMark
AussieMark
5 February 2014

harn triomax thoughts?

harn triomax thoughts?

Even with lots of drawers the most expensive Blum is a couple of hundred per set let the cost of the Harn units. The issue I had was I could not see them in real life as…

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AussieMark
Feb 05, 2014 9:21 am
wixy
wixy
31 January 2014

Recommended kitchen cabinet makers in Melbourne

Recommended kitchen cabinet makers in Melbourne

Thanks for the suggestion, I've bought timber from that place before, but didn't know they did kitchens. Will check them out.

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wixy
Jan 31, 2014 8:30 am
L_C
L_C
30 January 2014

Do you have a Ciment Benchtop?

Do you have a Ciment Benchtop?

Just bumping this up

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L_C
Jan 30, 2014 11:32 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
30 January 2014

Replacing kitchen doors after handover

Replacing kitchen doors after handover

Emz, speak with the cabinet maker who the builder gets to do the work. In my case the cabinet maker is part of the same group but essentially a different profit center.…

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AussieMark
Jan 30, 2014 10:04 am
ThomoT
ThomoT
28 January 2014

Composite Sink Materials

Composite Sink Materials

Thanks PAB_34. That gives me more confidence. We are looking at the black abey D200B, so slightly different black model. But I expect the material will be the same. I…

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ThomoT
Jan 28, 2014 8:32 pm
shanhow
shanhow
20 January 2014

Builder or kitchen company for kitchen Reno?

Builder or kitchen company for kitchen Reno?

Thanks all for your responses and recommendations. Interestingly we visited 2 of the larger kitchen companies at the start of this project...both of who told us within…

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shanhow
Jan 20, 2014 10:18 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
12 January 2014

FREEDOM KITCHENS - Are they good quality?

FREEDOM KITCHENS - Are they good quality?

You are far better off using a small kitchen company or a cabinet maker. You will get a better quality kitchen for a lot less money and hassle. Small companies usually…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jan 12, 2014 7:55 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
2 January 2014

Vinly wrap or laminate kitchen cabinets - which is better?

Vinly wrap or laminate kitchen cabinets - which is better?

So the laminex crystal gloss would cost more than the vinyl wrap? Sent from my iPhone using…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jan 02, 2014 6:01 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
JB1
JB1
30 December 2013

Window Splashback full length?

Window Splashback full length?

Frying is fine, I just use a mesh frying pan cover when I do. Stops most of the oil splatter. I think a lot of people don't really deep fry on the stove these days due to…

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JB1
Dec 30, 2013 8:53 pm
AJW
AJW
28 December 2013

vinyl wrap shaker kitchen, how much extra???

vinyl wrap shaker kitchen, how much extra???

Laminex and Polytec are two different not to mention…

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AJW
Dec 28, 2013 7:38 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
9 December 2013

Bench top join in sink area

Bench top join in sink area

Yep contact the manufacturer. Very few kitchen companies actually use bamboo tops. I wouldn't put a join in the sink area as it would be difficult to join properly and…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Dec 09, 2013 1:15 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
kyton
kyton
15 November 2013

falcon ovens

falcon ovens

http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/free ... 10eiss-ch/ This is the one I have - 4yrs on I still love it.

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kyton
Nov 15, 2013 5:46 am
kyton
MyH1Login
MyH1Login
9 November 2013

Pls help me switch up this kitchen a bit :)

Pls help me switch up this kitchen a bit :)

Haha yep I agree display = dust, but some people love spending their time dusting not sure if that was your fancy. It isn't which is good coz man... who has time to dust…

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MyH1Login
Nov 09, 2013 9:20 pm
MyH1Login
bdn
bdn
7 November 2013

Do you have 40mm Caesarstone Edges? Please help me :(

Do you have 40mm Caesarstone Edges? Please help me :(

Probably, CEK. I wasn't too impressed with him at all. He said a few things that contradicted everything I've heard and read elsewhere. Luckily the corners don't bother me…

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bdn
Nov 07, 2013 7:38 am
2-cupcakes-pls
2-cupcakes-pls
4 November 2013

Diamond gloss bench tops for kitchen

Diamond gloss bench tops for kitchen

Hi I have had the black diamond gloss in my kitchen for 7 years. Some scratches did show up if you put your nose to it. I am building again and this kitchen it comes with…

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2-cupcakes-pls
Nov 04, 2013 9:38 am
2-cupcakes-pls
2-cupcakes-pls
2-cupcakes-pls
4 November 2013

Appliance (Oven/Microwave) Tower and other layout querries

Appliance (Oven/Microwave) Tower and other layout querries

We have the microwave, the fridges and freezer in butlers pantry We do our reheating in the combi oven. They are out in the main kitchen so they have a great flow around…

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2-cupcakes-pls
Nov 04, 2013 9:29 am
2-cupcakes-pls
MrsGreen
MrsGreen
30 October 2013

undermount sink with 1 hole polished, or 2 separate holes?

undermount sink with 1 hole polished, or 2 separate holes?

Flush mount is good if you are concerned with chipping the stone edges around an undermount sink. Single cut out is more practical... although I'm having 2 holes because…

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MrsGreen
Oct 30, 2013 12:01 am
MrsGreen
MrsGreen
MrsGreen
30 October 2013

Buying appliances from overseas

Buying appliances from overseas

There is a thread on Whirlpool all about buying appliances from the UK. It's an old thread but still going strong I believe. Lists companies they did it through, others…

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MrsGreen
Oct 29, 2013 11:18 pm
MrsGreen
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
24 October 2013

retrofitting slideout bins into microwave provision

retrofitting slideout bins into microwave provision

It would be perfect if your kitchen having a makeover but speaking of makeover, you can choose a services specially kitchen renovation on this…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Oct 24, 2013 4:18 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Homefinder
Homefinder
19 October 2013

Putting cupboard in kitchen

Putting cupboard in kitchen

Hi I m building a new house an my builder is only putting cupboards at the bottom. I am looking for someone to put few on top. Building in croydon

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Homefinder
Oct 19, 2013 6:16 pm
Homefinder
kexkez
kexkez
14 October 2013

Bosch or AEG?

Bosch or AEG?

check out my dishwasher question thread as well. viewtopic.php?f=16&t=67570

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kexkez
Oct 14, 2013 8:58 pm
kexkez
DoubleDutch
DoubleDutch
11 October 2013

Drawers under cooktop

Drawers under cooktop

I suppose there is a 3rd option... 450mm 900mm 450mm Or is this completely useless?

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DoubleDutch
Oct 11, 2013 1:42 pm
damienh7
damienh7
30 September 2013

Help! Laminate benchtops, square edge vs squareform vs penci

Help! Laminate benchtops, square edge vs squareform vs penci

Right, so looking at supplier B who has quoted on squareform/tightform (3mm radius). Cheaper than the initial quote, which I'm still not 100% sure, but I think was…

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damienh7
Sep 30, 2013 6:31 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
18 September 2013

Don't go chasing waterfalls?

Don't go chasing waterfalls?

You should never mitre laminate tops, you end up with a razor sharp edge that will chip just looking at it. Unfortunately if you want the waterfall to last you only have…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Sep 18, 2013 12:20 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
liatula
liatula
6 September 2013

Recommend Kitchen cabinet maker/joiner in the Melb Bay area

Recommend Kitchen cabinet maker/joiner in the Melb Bay area

Hi AM, I am familiar with Touchwood Cabinetry, they seem very professional but they are VERY Expensive. Much more than I can afford. I will look into the other 2. Thank you L

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liatula
Sep 06, 2013 10:57 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
6 September 2013

dishwasher height problem!!!

dishwasher height problem!!!

Only problem with that is the line of the bench top sits in front of where the floor can stop and still be covered by a kicker or plinth on the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Sep 06, 2013 7:13 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
colIDS
colIDS
30 August 2013

Our kitchen color scheme mistake

Our kitchen color scheme mistake

Dark grey cupboards would look great with those colours. But if you want to brighten the lace up, white walls would be a days job!

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colIDS
Aug 30, 2013 7:30 pm
Prinny
Prinny
30 August 2013

Appliances for kit kitchens

Appliances for kit kitchens

Thank you I have taken your advice and gone with the package they are selling at the place we bought the kitchen

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Prinny
Aug 30, 2013 1:54 pm
BellaButterfly
BellaButterfly
23 August 2013

Buying UK taps

Buying UK taps

Where did you source your taps from ?? I just…

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BellaButterfly
Aug 23, 2013 4:59 pm
BellaButterfly
staceyd
staceyd
20 August 2013

Fighting the "insurance issue"

Fighting the "insurance issue"

I should have come back and updated! In the end they have removed the included appliances and agreed to leave a gap for a 900mm oven and range. The credit was pretty lame,…

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staceyd
Aug 20, 2013 10:05 am
chippy
chippy
12 August 2013

Pot Drawers

Pot Drawers

It is a Hettich cutlery tray. You can even get inserts that fit into the larger spots that will hold knives in a timber block or spice bottles. They come in various sizes…

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chippy
Aug 12, 2013 11:29 pm
chippy
Adam.M
Adam.M
9 August 2013

diy template and substrate

diy template and substrate

The kitchen substrate or carcass is relatively easy to install. A bit fiddle but if you are ok with a drill you will be fine. I even went to the extent of having the…

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Adam.M
Aug 09, 2013 9:32 am
its
its
28 July 2013

Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge

Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge

Thanks guys.. after some thought we are getting it done during build.. Now its a matter of wether we buy a fridge that actually uses it :P

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its
Jul 28, 2013 12:34 pm
Kitchenpro
Kitchenpro
25 July 2013

New kitchen ideas: pantries and corners?

New kitchen ideas: pantries and corners?

Hi Alasdair, For corner cupboards, I prefer corner drawer units from Blum. Tests we have done shows you pick up 30% more space than a standard corner cupboard with a…

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Kitchenpro
Jul 25, 2013 4:02 pm
Slightly Random
Slightly Random
25 July 2013

Clark sinks - sound deadening?

Clark sinks - sound deadening?

Yep, they're self-adhesive. Some sinks have a coating sprayed on the entire underside of the sink but others have a rectangular rubber or bitumen pad glued on the…

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Slightly Random
Jul 25, 2013 1:57 pm
Slightly Random

Traps for double bowl sink + dishwasher

Traps for double bowl sink + dishwasher

Hi all, I have a double bowl sink and a dishwasher which has been plumbed the standard, cheap way with one trap. There's an extension over to…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 22, 2013 7:53 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens

Kitchen companies: Masters, GoodGuys, etc? Who to trust?

Kitchen companies: Masters, GoodGuys, etc? Who to trust?

You can get a much better quality kitchen for less through a smaller kitchen company or cabinet maker. I personally find it is much better dealing with a company that…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 22, 2013 7:42 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Building Newbie
Building Newbie
21 July 2013

Did I go ok? Post-color nerves...

Did I go ok? Post-color nerves...

Colours are such a personal thing & I think personality has a lot to do with it. Your colours look great & its very neutral so anything will go

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Building Newbie
Jul 21, 2013 11:36 am
gootza
gootza
19 July 2013

Diamond Gloss Laminate Acrylic Edging

Diamond Gloss Laminate Acrylic Edging
1, 2

It can get streaky but I use surface…

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gootza
Jul 19, 2013 3:00 pm
gootza
custard
custard
18 July 2013

white gloss walls in kitchen

white gloss walls in kitchen

Hey Kat, I tend to agree with Pressed Metal Girl in that gloss will highlight any imperfections. But in saying that, low sheen should be fine for cleaning and light…

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custard
Jul 18, 2013 1:14 pm
Mekis
Mekis
15 July 2013

Who designs my kitchen?

Who designs my kitchen?

That's one of the things I am most concerned about- having features that aren't practical that will drive me nuts in years to come. This forum has already given me heaps…

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Mekis
Jul 15, 2013 10:40 pm

Updating a Tassie Oak Kitchen with Caesrstone bench tops

Updating a Tassie Oak Kitchen with Caesrstone bench tops

Have a look at Granite Transformations for your bench tops. They use your existing laminate and I think basically put a stone veneer on top. More…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 09, 2013 6:55 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
craigmh
craigmh
4 July 2013

Kitchen Benchtops and mini-reno

Kitchen Benchtops and mini-reno

Can you do it yourself? If your happy with ikea stuff it sounds like it could all easily be accomodated with their items. Benchtop you could go to someone like Proform…

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craigmh
Jul 04, 2013 11:57 am

built in microwave - niche size

built in microwave - niche size

[ The width of the oven is 595 ( so altogether it can only cover that space when built into the tower) and the cabinet maker says the tower would…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jun 29, 2013 3:44 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens

Cutting laminate bench top for sink....

Cutting laminate bench top for sink....

What's not orthodox about cutting the top in place?? We install the laminate tops and screw them off in the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jun 29, 2013 9:19 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens

What appliances are installed as part of the build?

What appliances are installed as part of the build?

It depends if the cost of the dishwasher and fridge are included in the contract. If they are they I would expect the builder to fit them. If they are not then it is your…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jun 24, 2013 5:31 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens

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