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amilelka
amilelka
14 January 2019

Waterfall on island bench

Waterfall on island bench

Instead of installing the power point on the stone you could consider installing it in the cabinetry. If you have cupboard doors you can mount it on the inside wall. If…

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amilelka
Jan 14, 2019 9:53 am
oliversmith
oliversmith
9 January 2019

Help please! Microwave provision is too small

Help please! Microwave provision is too small

Actually there is no defined standards. You must provide details about space available in your kitchen to the installer.

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oliversmith
Jan 09, 2019 3:54 pm
oliversmith
Junebug
Junebug
30 December 2018

Cost of custom timber joinery

Cost of custom timber joinery

I'm not sure which timber yet but I've seen similar kitchens made with either Messmate or reclaimed Tassie Oak that have the look I'm wanting. I'm really just hoping to…

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Junebug
Dec 30, 2018 2:21 pm
alexp79
alexp79
17 December 2018

How to buy kitchen cabinets from China?

How to buy kitchen cabinets from China?

Poor quality is because you did not find the right business, the Chinese people have a word called "a penny of a penny" who want to be cheap can buy good quality goods.

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alexp79
Dec 17, 2018 7:07 pm
renomart
renomart
17 December 2018

Replacing internal cabinet shelves

Replacing internal cabinet shelves

Some Bunnings stores have vertical panel saws and will cut melamine to your dimensions

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renomart
Dec 17, 2018 6:31 pm
renomart
renomart
renomart
17 December 2018

Kitchen layout help

Kitchen layout help

The only place is the island. You will need to close the windows if the breeze is too strong.

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renomart
Dec 17, 2018 6:11 pm
renomart
mishb
mishb
13 December 2018

Washing machine in kitchen

Washing machine in kitchen

We've just done this in our new apartment, we did away with the laundry tub in the 'cupboard' for the wm/dryer, the w/m (and the condenser dryer) drains straight into the…

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mishb
Dec 13, 2018 1:07 pm
Junebug
Junebug
12 December 2018

Silestone Category 5 price?

Silestone Category 5 price?

Can anyone tell me the standard cost of Silestone Cat 5 per sq metre?

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Junebug
Dec 12, 2018 10:11 am
Taniaimran
Taniaimran
11 December 2018

Polytec Vanette black or 2 pac polyurethane black matt?

Polytec Vanette black or 2 pac polyurethane black matt?

thanks again. Yes i thought so too. the edge strip was pretty obvious the white strip when i saw it in a showroom. It did show on the black venette also though. but not…

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Taniaimran
Dec 11, 2018 3:45 pm
Taniaimran
Joker
Joker
3 December 2018

Granite or Quartz for kitchen countertop?

Granite or Quartz for kitchen countertop?

I prefer using a quartz countertop, and it is what i've been using for almost three years now. It is true to its word that it is a nonporous…

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Joker
Dec 03, 2018 10:01 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
28 November 2018

Fixed panel under induction cooktop- hard to change to drawe

Fixed panel under induction cooktop- hard to change to drawe

No, you are correct. Just get them to leave it open and get a joiner to install drawer hardware later.

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arcadelt
Nov 28, 2018 5:09 pm
David M
David M
21 November 2018

Laminex Diamond Gloss Benchtops Anyone?

Laminex Diamond Gloss Benchtops Anyone?

What did you end up going with, I am looking at a few of these!

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David M
Nov 21, 2018 1:58 pm
chippy
chippy
8 November 2018

Riven and nuance finish

Riven and nuance finish

There's not a massive difference. They are both from Laminex's impression range. Nuance has an embossed wood grain, linear Patten on its surface. Riven is more a brushed…

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chippy
Nov 08, 2018 4:04 pm
chippy
lili_marie
lili_marie
5 November 2018

Criticise my kitchen plans

Criticise my kitchen plans

Thanks for your reply! :) Yes, it's a tall cabinet with a 2000 door and pull out drawers up to eye level then shelves or wire baskets. The cooktop benchtop is 1800 in…

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lili_marie
Nov 05, 2018 8:17 am
lili_marie
OurLindrum52
OurLindrum52
24 October 2018

No fridge in main kitchen? Anyone done this

No fridge in main kitchen? Anyone done this

In the 70's (yes that long ago) my parents extended and built a new kitchen/family room. They put the fridge in the pantry mainly because it was so old, Mum didn't want…

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OurLindrum52
Oct 24, 2018 10:02 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
23 October 2018

Height of kitchen/ splashback/ wall cabinets

Height of kitchen/ splashback/ wall cabinets

A windows manufacturer can make a window any size, within certain upper and lower limits, neither of which applies in your situation.

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arcadelt
Oct 23, 2018 9:12 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
16 October 2018

Laminex Freestyle surfaces 30mm

Laminex Freestyle surfaces 30mm

Who told you that, the salesman? Did you believe them? Its not true. CaesarStone is very durable!

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Oct 16, 2018 7:07 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Oct 15, 2018 10:50 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Macher
Macher
29 September 2018

New kitchen at last!

New kitchen at last!

I love your appliance cabinet and very neat pantry. Nice to see you keep a bottle of sriracha in stock.

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Macher
Sep 29, 2018 6:34 pm
Macher
GBDesign
GBDesign
29 September 2018

2Pac!

2Pac!

Echo'ing this. There's a reason why all good cabinet making workshops offer this finish as the best option.

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GBDesign
Sep 29, 2018 8:43 am
GBDesign
GBDesign
GBDesign
29 September 2018

Colonial White Granite kitchen benchtop

Colonial White Granite kitchen benchtop

Granite can be as practical as the rest of the surfaces, as long as it's treated/cared for correctly. I've lived with most of the counter top surfaces in previous houses.…

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GBDesign
Sep 29, 2018 8:36 am
GBDesign

To avoid touching the carcass, another option is to integrated the finger pull into the fronts. Example of this :

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GBDesign
Sep 29, 2018 8:31 am
GBDesign
Melbournevic
Melbournevic
19 September 2018

Ventilation of butler’s pantry

Ventilation of butler’s pantry

This is an older thread but we're doing the same but relocating the stove, oven and rangehood to butler's pantry. We have added 2 exhaust fans which will be ducted…

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Melbournevic
Sep 19, 2018 9:01 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
19 September 2018

Best value kitchen design ideas?

Best value kitchen design ideas?

Hey! Do you want to best value kitchen designs? Then you should visit ABI Interiors. They have all the luxury and high-quality and kitchen sinks for your newly designed…

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arcadelt
Sep 19, 2018 8:35 pm
jerrywilson
jerrywilson
14 September 2018

My first kitchen reno designs. Please tell me what you think

My first kitchen reno designs. Please tell me what you think

I had also the same problem once in my life then I get a suggestion from ABI Interiors professionals. They did work on my full house and make my bathroom more classic with their .

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jerrywilson
Sep 14, 2018 1:40 am
jerrywilson
red wolf
red wolf
13 September 2018

Kitchen layout help

Kitchen layout help

I also am confused as to where the doors are located. I personally think both options are not ideal. For option 1, your kitchen space seems very crammed and doesn't offer…

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red wolf
Sep 13, 2018 5:47 am
Choppy182
Choppy182
29 August 2018

Has anyone removed laminate flooring skirting.

Has anyone removed laminate flooring skirting.

Definitely won't be glued, as CEK said, chisel under and pull. Keep off cut. Can come in handy if you need to fill in any spots particularly if fridge doesn't cover the…

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Choppy182
Aug 29, 2018 5:40 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
29 August 2018

Question on payment schedule for new kitchen

Question on payment schedule for new kitchen

I would be wary of paying 85% before even seeing your kitchen. This should be all outlined in the contract before paying the deposit. When we do kitchens our payment…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Aug 29, 2018 11:23 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
arcadelt
arcadelt
21 August 2018

Low ceiling and pendant lights

Low ceiling and pendant lights

New store open with industrial style and vintage lights. https://4urbusy.myshopify.com/ might be worth a look.

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arcadelt
Aug 21, 2018 2:42 pm
Drew01
Drew01
6 August 2018

Adhesive child safety locks on 2pac

Adhesive child safety locks on 2pac

nay - we've never had locks on our cupboards in the kitchen, laundry, bathroom, and have twins. we established boundaries for them when they were babies, and have never…

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Drew01
Aug 06, 2018 3:59 pm
Drew01
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
6 August 2018

Organising stone bench tops yourself to save $

Organising stone bench tops yourself to save $

Yes you can organise the stone yourself but as Choppy said you could have some problems.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Aug 06, 2018 7:29 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
6 August 2018

Vinyl wrap doors - matte white

Vinyl wrap doors - matte white

Well straight up they are nothing like me if they even entertain the thought of selling a vinyl wrap kitchen. I strongly recommend against using it!

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Aug 06, 2018 7:26 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
6 August 2018

Kitchen island with floating floor?

Kitchen island with floating floor?

The fridge panel is left off and fitted after the floor has been installed. The panel is screwed to the floor using two small brackets. There is no issue with this at all.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Aug 06, 2018 7:25 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Choppy182
Choppy182
2 August 2018

Caesarstone - mitred or butt joint waterfall ends?

Caesarstone - mitred or butt joint waterfall ends?

Mitre is the way to go. Look so much better no doubt about it.

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Choppy182
Aug 02, 2018 6:43 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
2 August 2018

Changing cabinet doors after handover?

Changing cabinet doors after handover?

Personally I wouldn't use "thermolaminate stuff" in a kitchen. If you google vinyl wrap you will see 1000s of people complaining about it lifting around head sources like…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Aug 02, 2018 7:52 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens

NEW SHOWROOM COMMING SOON!!!

NEW SHOWROOM COMMING SOON!!!

Kitchen Design Victoria is excited to announce we will be opening a new showroom in the heart of Nunawading in…

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Kitchen Design Victoria
Aug 01, 2018 10:49 am
Kitchen Design Victoria
Nuri
Nuri
26 July 2018

help with splashback issue in new house

help with splashback issue in new house

they attempted to rectify by re-tiling the whole lot straight over the top AGAIN. I actually can't believe I'm back to square one. Talk about being stressed out!

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Nuri
Jul 26, 2018 12:42 pm
CathyG
CathyG
23 July 2018

All white laminex kitchen

All white laminex kitchen

Thank you. All the best to you

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CathyG
Jul 23, 2018 8:51 pm
reaver
reaver
23 July 2018

Waterfall material same as cabinets rather than benchtop

Waterfall material same as cabinets rather than benchtop

But the OP has a CaesarStone bench top! You wouldn't put laminated panels like in the photo with caesarstone. The OP was talking about putting polyurethane or…

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reaver
Jul 23, 2018 12:02 pm
reaver

Undermount Sink - Installation costs?

Undermount Sink - Installation costs?

I love how its a builder price. My stone mason charges an extra $250 for an undermount bowl cut and polish. Anything much more than that and the builder is taking the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 19, 2018 1:19 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
colin1
colin1
18 July 2018

Pendant light help!

Pendant light help!

About 950mm

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colin1
Jul 18, 2018 4:53 pm
colin1
meercat
meercat
8 July 2018

Moving Kitchen

Moving Kitchen

I am looking at moving my kitchen into the dining room, just wondering if anyone could share their thoughts on this. There is currently a arch way which I would brick in…

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meercat
Jul 08, 2018 6:14 pm

Kitchen Quality

Kitchen Quality

Yes I know there are machines that do it but the thin piece of edging at the top can get damaged easily.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jul 04, 2018 7:24 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens

We're specialists in Marble, Granite and Engineered Stone for both residential and commercial applications. View our website to learn more or visit our Wangara showroom in…

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Medici Marble and Granite
Jul 03, 2018 3:51 pm
Medici Marble and Granite
tsoonie
tsoonie
3 July 2018

Butlers pantry & finding the right spot for upright freezer

Butlers pantry & finding the right spot for upright freezer

I’d be inclined to put the freezer in the wip directly behind where you currently have in mind, so in the left hand corner. I quite like the expanded Butler’s only…

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tsoonie
Jul 03, 2018 12:26 am
cdzaza
cdzaza
2 July 2018

Anyone heard of Ariston?

Anyone heard of Ariston?

Have had Aristotle stove hot plate and range , they lasted for over 14 years and never had a problem with any of them the only reason I’m getting new is updating.

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cdzaza
Jul 02, 2018 7:04 pm
Choppy182
Choppy182
23 June 2018

Waterfall edges after handover?

Waterfall edges after handover?

You can sit them on tile not a problem

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Choppy182
Jun 23, 2018 4:30 pm
ashlisa
ashlisa
18 June 2018

kickboard colour...

kickboard colour...
1, 2

Can someone gove me trinas details...id love to see her pics of zincworks. We have chosen zincworks and would love to see more pics of it in homes rather than just the…

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ashlisa
Jun 18, 2018 11:15 pm

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