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donnam
donnam
9 June 2011

For those who have kickboard drawers

For those who have kickboard drawers

Hi I'm not sure how much extra ours cost. I have two lots. One in the island and one opposite on the other bench. No one even realizes they are there. We have two…

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donnam
Jun 09, 2011 9:33 pm
Strumer
Strumer
8 June 2011

Vinyl Wrap advice & comments please

Vinyl Wrap advice & comments please

I think vinyl vehicle wraps are quite good for such needs. One of my friends runs a food truck and he advertises his business…

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Strumer
Jun 08, 2011 1:06 pm
Strumer
Bam
Bam
6 June 2011

Stone benchtop - Final Payment: BEFORE installation

Stone benchtop - Final Payment: BEFORE installation

Dont do it. You should always owe something. A payment on completion ensures that you are happy with the product and/or service.

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Bam
Jun 06, 2011 9:06 pm
Bam
tori_bella
tori_bella
1 June 2011

Puratap - how much and who in Adelaide

Puratap - how much and who in Adelaide

i think Purataps got some new taps now - they have them here http://www.puratap.com/about-us/gallery

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tori_bella
Jun 01, 2011 3:15 pm

How to remove cork tiles

How to remove cork tiles

It depends on how well they are glued down. Are they glued directly to the concrete?? The are tools available for cleaning concrete slabs of excess concrete and…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
May 31, 2011 9:17 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
beckandbubs
beckandbubs
24 May 2011

Our kitchen "resurfacing" PICS

Our kitchen "resurfacing" PICS

country chook... I knew someone on here would love the old kitchen! I didn't hate it, it just wasn't right for this house. It's a modern style house, would have been…

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beckandbubs
May 24, 2011 10:55 am
jtnru
jtnru
19 May 2011

Hi flow water filter system

Hi flow water filter system

Thanks for your reply . We have installed one but not living there yet so great to hear that it works well

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jtnru
May 19, 2011 10:46 pm
Olga1
Olga1
16 May 2011

Cupboard above the fridge ...

Cupboard above the fridge ...

I put TV above fridge. And the frame around it like a picture frame from the same material like cabinets. But frame is the door which can be open if I need. about 5 cm.

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Olga1
May 16, 2011 11:44 pm
Valed
Valed
6 May 2011

Unique kitchen ideas please!!!!

Unique kitchen ideas please!!!!

Hi everyone. Have you ever heard about metal finishes? My friend did kitchen renovation. They wanted something unique and they found a metal finishing company in Sydney…

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Valed
May 06, 2011 9:58 pm
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kdgirl
May 05, 2011 9:09 pm
grinder
grinder
3 May 2011

Another question for the tilers out there...

Another question for the tilers out there...

Umm... the tiler would be us. :( But we've had success! We bought a really good diamond bit and a spray bottle of water and got several holes…

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grinder
May 03, 2011 10:19 pm
grinder
becks81
becks81
1 May 2011

Are handleles/shadow line drawers more difficult to open?

Are handleles/shadow line drawers more difficult to open?

^^ That is a very good suggestion but I'm not sure if you've seen the "Linear" handle, it's metal at both ends and "safety grip" ?plastic in the middle. So not really…

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becks81
May 01, 2011 2:42 am
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
30 April 2011

How deep is your top drawer?

How deep is your top drawer?

Cheers for that casa

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blueblueblue
Apr 30, 2011 11:46 am
kiwichick
kiwichick
27 April 2011

Does anyone have a pull out bin UNDER the sink?

Does anyone have a pull out bin UNDER the sink?
1, 2

I have pull out bins next to the sink in their own pull out cubboard. There are two and they fit the grocery plastic bags perfectly. I kept under the sink for cleaning…

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kiwichick
Apr 27, 2011 7:29 pm
dsiroky
dsiroky
20 April 2011

kitchen design software programs

kitchen design software programs

The ikea program is very good. It builds 2D models and 3D models. I've done 2 kitchens using it now, and will probably do my 3rd the same way. The hardware they use for…

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dsiroky
Apr 20, 2011 1:58 pm
suh
suh
15 April 2011

wiping the bench directly into the bin

wiping the bench directly into the bin
1, 2

I wouldn't put a hole in the benchtop either but I do prepare most things on the island and scrape straight into the pullout bin and I peel veggies directly into the bin…

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suh
Apr 15, 2011 7:29 am
suh
kb46
kb46
8 April 2011

black and white kitchen

black and white kitchen

Oooh - very sleek and timeless ref_kt!

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kb46
Apr 08, 2011 10:11 am
GroovyOne
GroovyOne
30 March 2011

STONE bench-Would you be fussed about the location of a join

STONE bench-Would you be fussed about the location of a join
1, 2

Ahhh, sorry - I misunderstood what you were saying. I can see the issue with the join. If it's right near the sink that would be risky. Hope they fix it so it looks…

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GroovyOne
Mar 30, 2011 1:20 am
inverell
inverell
26 March 2011

Groovy powerpoints...

Groovy powerpoints...
1, 2

Have one quick question as you clearly have the 240V light switch range. Are the cover plates on these switches glass or acrylic? The reason I ask is…

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inverell
Mar 26, 2011 9:40 pm
justfrank
justfrank
24 March 2011

Kitchen Reno - Blog Progress....

Kitchen Reno - Blog Progress....
1, 2, 3

Kitchen was $7k Appliances $3500 Gas Man - $600, he was Useless not happy with…

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justfrank
Mar 24, 2011 6:47 pm
justfrank
Jaeger LeCoultre
Jaeger LeCoultre
11 March 2011

Blumotion adapter

Blumotion adapter

Ikea use Blum drawers and hinges in their kitchens and they sell soft closing dampers for them so they may fit some Blum drawers and hinges: drawer…

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Jaeger LeCoultre
Mar 11, 2011 8:00 am
Pitto
Pitto
8 March 2011

Kitchen Colours - Help Please!

Kitchen Colours - Help Please!

your thoughts are to do the entire pantry wall/walloven tower and appliance tower all Lustrous Elm?…

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Pitto
Mar 08, 2011 12:21 pm
Evelin
Evelin
25 February 2011

Kitchen design thought? Approx costing?

Kitchen design thought? Approx costing?

Have drawers on both sides of the oven. have one larger sink instead of 1 1/2. remember you might want to clean a larger oven tray or pot. Get a deep sink. Where do you…

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Evelin
Feb 25, 2011 2:01 pm
n&n02
n&n02
23 February 2011

What's your all time favourite light caesarstone colour?

What's your all time favourite light caesarstone colour?

I looooove cs buttermilk ::kiss:: ::kiss::. I think its quite new... I would have used it but we needed depth in our kitchen area so choose a darkish colour - cashmere. If I would…

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n&n02
Feb 23, 2011 1:50 pm
DawnDrifter
DawnDrifter
21 February 2011

distance between benchtops and overhead cupboards

distance between benchtops and overhead cupboards

Ours ended up at 630 for some reason. im 180cm tall and it looks low but the 5foot something wife doesnt mindit. it seems really cramped from my point of view and another…

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DawnDrifter
Feb 21, 2011 10:32 am
martymcfly
martymcfly
15 February 2011

Underbench Mircrowave?

Underbench Mircrowave?
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Good choice, I work at a very large Kitchen company and we sell just as many under bench microwave units (possibly more) then your standard above bench units.

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martymcfly
Feb 15, 2011 5:57 pm
kay-you
kay-you
15 February 2011

corner pantry

corner pantry

We have just ripped out a blind corner pantry from our 20 yr old kitchen because I absolutely HATED it. The dimensions sound the same. I can see that it may have appeared…

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kay-you
Feb 15, 2011 3:57 pm

Or you can just do what I did - no overheads at all. So no filler bits needed!! …

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kyton
Feb 09, 2011 7:51 pm
kyton
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
8 February 2011

Is your rangehood in line with the overhead cupboards?

Is your rangehood in line with the overhead cupboards?

Thank you all. Have checked the manufacturers recommendation and it's all good now :)

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blueblueblue
Feb 08, 2011 3:56 pm
iduno
iduno
4 February 2011

Under-cabinet lighting

Under-cabinet lighting

I'm just about to install some led lights in my pantry cupboard. I got one of the following for each shelf. these seem to be plenty bright enough for a 1.5 meter wide…

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iduno
Feb 04, 2011 2:13 am
garden lover
garden lover
27 January 2011

Multiple panels or single in the front of the island?

Multiple panels or single in the front of the island?

Kaytee, I love your moto about chocolate ::hyst:: Once your kitchen is cleaned up etc, you wont notice anywhere near as much. Not to mention once furniture is in the house and…

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garden lover
Jan 27, 2011 3:12 pm
Rizzo
Rizzo
27 January 2011

Is there a kickboard in front of your dishwasher?

Is there a kickboard in front of your dishwasher?

Just what I needed to see, thanks for the pic Suh. I had the cabinet maker here the other day doing maintenance and he's doing the panel for our semi-integrated and we…

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Rizzo
Jan 27, 2011 11:49 am
amazing_venice
amazing_venice
25 January 2011

Laminated board or tiles on the floor?

Laminated board or tiles on the floor?

Hi - we opted for the laminate as we thought it might look too busy with different floor coverings. We have 2 toddlers so spills happen frequently - just as long as you're…

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amazing_venice
Jan 25, 2011 8:31 am
amazing_venice
Brenchik
Brenchik
7 January 2011

Kitchen cabinets maker

Kitchen cabinets maker

:D sorry :) have updated my initial post, its Hallett Cove, SA

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Brenchik
Jan 07, 2011 8:49 pm
beckandbubs
beckandbubs
6 January 2011

gloss rectified vs. polished porcelain

gloss rectified vs. polished porcelain

We are trying to find some tiles for our splashback in our kitchen that are glossy and flat (ie. no rounded edges). I've come across two terms, gloss rectified and…

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beckandbubs
Jan 06, 2011 5:03 pm
just Erin
just Erin
30 December 2010

Anyone with an island longer than 3m?

Anyone with an island longer than 3m?

erin, Can i ask, What colour is your bottom kitchen cupboards? Is it a dark grey? we are having Iron Ore and looks very similar to yours. your…

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just Erin
Dec 30, 2010 6:46 pm
just Erin
ESB
ESB
24 December 2010

Are pull out/down spring mixers difficult to keep clean?

Are pull out/down spring mixers difficult to keep clean?

I didn't have any issues ... will be putting one in this kitchen as well.

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ESB
Dec 24, 2010 2:09 pm
ESB
Lex
Lex
22 December 2010

All white kitchen decoration ideas

All white kitchen decoration ideas

Could you post us the pics of your all white kitchen? Maybe that would jog some ideas :D

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Lex
Dec 22, 2010 11:29 am
Lex
blueblueblue
blueblueblue
21 December 2010

Where is your fridge water point located?

Where is your fridge water point located?

Thanks all! I thought there may have been a reason why my plumber put the water point so high up. LOL

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blueblueblue
Dec 21, 2010 4:26 pm
leni
leni
19 December 2010

kitchen bench shadowline

kitchen bench shadowline

Just to give you some ideas.... I've just measured the 'shadow line' (which is actually our handle, which sits on the carcas) and ist is 30mm. our bench is 20mm ceasar…

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leni
Dec 19, 2010 11:43 pm
leni
Aiah
Aiah
6 November 2010

Polished concrete bench tops SA

Polished concrete bench tops SA

:lol: :lol: Sounds familiar, also got a house here that is waiting for the right day/week/month :lol: :roll: Have you freighted any benchtops cc? I've…

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Aiah
Nov 06, 2010 11:56 am
Aiah
Bagheera
Bagheera
23 September 2010

selling kitchen cupboards

selling kitchen cupboards

try Gumtree

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Bagheera
Sep 23, 2010 4:31 pm
kerry-ann
kerry-ann
16 September 2010

New Pantry

New Pantry

See i liked the kitchen too,but its your kitchen & you have to be happy :D I would replace tiles to something fresher,paint those overhead beams,change the handles to…

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kerry-ann
Sep 16, 2010 11:59 am
TeeVee
TeeVee
12 September 2010

Anyone used White Knight laminate (or tile) paint?

Anyone used White Knight laminate (or tile) paint?

Thanks Grinder! :D That guy's after shots are impressive! So he reckons it was subject to a few scratches... shame. My daughter rides her trike inside (yeah, I know! But…

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TeeVee
Sep 13, 2010 12:12 am
vvs mand
vvs mand
9 September 2010

Kitchen Sink Taps & spout

Kitchen Sink Taps & spout

Just use a pair of grips.....large multigrips or footprints and grip the bulbous part of the spout firmly and gently but forcefully anti clockwise and youll find it just unscrews.

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vvs mand
Sep 09, 2010 8:35 pm
beckandbubs
beckandbubs
20 August 2010

Kitchen Flooring

Kitchen Flooring

We did exactly the same thing in our last house which was 70 years old. The lino was stuck to masonite but then underneath that was the black tar. We used a heat gun and a…

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beckandbubs
Aug 20, 2010 9:09 pm
Strumer
Strumer
5 August 2010

Shadowline Drawers?

Shadowline Drawers?

The increase in price is not just the machining of the door/drawer tops but the fact that a separate rail has to be fixed across the cabinet for every drawer front so that…

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Strumer
Aug 05, 2010 11:45 am
Strumer
Bam
Bam
28 July 2010

Is a 1200mm drawer too big?

Is a 1200mm drawer too big?

Well, at least it seems you got a good cabinet maker! ::wornout::

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Bam
Jul 28, 2010 11:23 pm
Bam
kayandandy
kayandandy
12 July 2010

What is your benchtop and do you love it?

What is your benchtop and do you love it?

Im going to have polished concrete by ONC! He has done our floor and I am just so keen on a natural surface and this ticks the boxes.

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kayandandy
Jul 12, 2010 1:18 am

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