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reaver
reaver
17 March 2010

Reccs for a paver in Melbourne west

Reccs for a paver in Melbourne west

That makes the 3 of us. Anyone with excellent recommendations for a tiler/paver?

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reaver
Mar 17, 2010 11:11 pm
reaver
borepig
borepig
22 March 2010

Termite protection

Termite protection

I thought the warranty warranted no termite damage with scheduled checkup and refills, but this is my understanding

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borepig
Mar 22, 2010 12:21 pm
Benny-
Benny-
25 March 2010

Driveway - Hunter Valley

Driveway - Hunter Valley

A friend at work in Maitland lives up the valley and had the same thing happen. They droped the price again after he said no... They gave the whole "we are in the area"…

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Benny-
Mar 25, 2010 12:14 am
Benny-
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
31 March 2010

Concrete finish

Concrete finish

epoxy or urethane yes... Have a look at the high wear areas :wink: IE Counters and entry

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onc_artisan
Mar 31, 2010 10:00 pm
onc_artisan
nemisis
nemisis
1 April 2010

Concrete vs Clay paving

Concrete vs Clay paving

I'm looking for some good paving, ideal for both driveway and footpaths around house. I'm looking at a charcoal paver, with a cream border. Also sizes, anyone got some…

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nemisis
Apr 01, 2010 3:51 pm
Planned LScape
Planned LScape
3 April 2010

crazy paving salt pool side - anyone?

crazy paving salt pool side - anyone?

You're best to lay paving around a pool on a concrete slab. In fact we do all paving on concrete now, it's the only way of ensuring that the foundation is stable for…

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Planned LScape
Apr 03, 2010 4:29 pm
Planned LScape
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Dollar
Apr 04, 2010 11:13 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
4 April 2010

Coloured Concrete Driveway Geelong

Coloured Concrete Driveway Geelong

Couple of things: Have fun and you will learn why concretors charge what they charge. Charcoal is about $230 cubic mtr or $23 sq mtr plus placement...

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onc_artisan
Apr 04, 2010 10:18 pm
onc_artisan
Planned LScape
Planned LScape
5 April 2010

Where to buy pavers or sandstone?

Where to buy pavers or sandstone?

Where about are you located? If you google or yellow pages around your area there are paving outlets, wholesale outlets who sell all range of materials. Hunt around for…

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Planned LScape
Apr 05, 2010 9:00 pm
Planned LScape
Hels
Hels
10 April 2010

Painting concrete patio floor

Painting concrete patio floor

Where are you located?

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Hels
Apr 10, 2010 5:44 pm
Hels
deletedpenguin
deletedpenguin
13 April 2010

Plain or coloured concrete for driveway?

Plain or coloured concrete for driveway?

I think the light gray, or even dark gray looks better than plain. Our crossover has to be plain, but we plan on doing gray otherwise. I think it looks quite nice.

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deletedpenguin
Apr 13, 2010 10:04 am
deletedpenguin
Pete E2W
Pete E2W
18 April 2010

Any quote stencil, stamped and slate in Melbourne west

Any quote stencil, stamped and slate in Melbourne west

I would like to know the differentiation between all of that and price Thanks and kind regards pete

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Pete E2W
Apr 18, 2010 10:22 pm
rlay1
rlay1
19 April 2010

Recommend Me A Concreter For Suspended Stairs – Melbourne

Recommend Me A Concreter For Suspended Stairs – Melbourne

I've updated the subject title to better reflect that I am the one who is after the recommendation. So anyone know of a concreter in Melbourne who can do a suspended staircase?

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rlay1
Apr 19, 2010 9:19 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
21 April 2010

Exposed Aggregate

Exposed Aggregate

I don't really understand, have you got any photos?

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onc_artisan
Apr 21, 2010 10:20 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
27 April 2010

Cutting neat hole through concrete

Cutting neat hole through concrete

OIC... Tough choice then :wink:

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onc_artisan
Apr 28, 2010 12:05 am
onc_artisan
Planned LScape
Planned LScape
28 April 2010

Concrete or cement for paving edging.

Concrete or cement for paving edging.

It probably is a case of what different people have learned they will also do. My 1st boss used concrete, and I also do when I pave on sand (always lay on concrete slab…

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Planned LScape
Apr 28, 2010 9:45 pm
Planned LScape
Aiah
Aiah
2 May 2010

What is the expect question when you ask for driveway

What is the expect question when you ask for driveway

The only thing i can think of that could be a variation on a driveway quote is the removal of spoil from the excavation. 58 a meter sounds like a good price

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Aiah
May 02, 2010 7:32 am
Aiah
wombat
wombat
3 May 2010

Paved driveway advice

Paved driveway advice

I still hav'nt decided to go cement or paving. Pavings "prettier" isn't it?- And easier to shift etc if necc'. Concrete quicker of…

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wombat
May 03, 2010 8:43 pm
Elzbeth
Elzbeth
4 May 2010

Asphalt price vs stenciled concrete

Asphalt price vs stenciled concrete

Hi there! We have approx 140sqm of sloping driveway and I wanted to get an idea of price for asphalt or stenciled concrete - we are not sure if we can even afford either.…

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Elzbeth
May 04, 2010 6:08 pm
hmmmmm
hmmmmm
9 May 2010

Estimated cost of exposed aggregate in Victoria?

Estimated cost of exposed aggregate in Victoria?

hey jasetash i had my exposed agg done from a local concreter who was fantastic. price was very good, a lot less than what you have been…

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hmmmmm
May 09, 2010 9:47 am
Planned LScape
Planned LScape
10 May 2010

How many bricks?

How many bricks?

The other way to work it out if you have different brick sizes, is get your total length, and divide by the brick length ie. 0.240mm (length of most brick's + 10mm…

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Planned LScape
May 10, 2010 5:58 pm
Planned LScape
hmmmmm
hmmmmm
12 May 2010

exposed aggregate

exposed aggregate

no, sorry not exactly sure. It's a double driveway for 2 x townhouese and we are also looking getting the porch and walkway to the back done.. so it would be quite a lot…

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hmmmmm
May 12, 2010 9:15 pm
Ceebs
Ceebs
14 May 2010

Crushed rock for driveway....

Crushed rock for driveway....

Thanks so much Cherub - I thought it would be cubic metre but just wasn't sure how much to expect out of it. Thanks again. Ceebs

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Ceebs
May 14, 2010 10:30 am
homeowner
homeowner
14 May 2010

Sealant Info for Exposed Aggregate needed

Sealant Info for Exposed Aggregate needed

Hi Miteq, I am in the Western suburbs and am looking for a good concretor to do my driveway - exposed driveway. Are you able to PM the details as well? Thank you. Cheers,

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homeowner
May 14, 2010 3:38 pm
wrexter
wrexter
14 May 2010

Driveway qustions

Driveway qustions

Hi Andy, these thread might help you: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=31312 p.s. Zanet

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wrexter
May 14, 2010 5:43 pm
wrexter
Lex
Lex
16 May 2010

Paved / Colored Concrete / Exposed Concrete Driveway?

Paved / Colored Concrete / Exposed Concrete Driveway?

Also interested in pavers, at least on the sides of the house. However, I thought they would be on the more expensive side ... BTW, I think some people on h1 had their…

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Lex
May 16, 2010 11:30 am
Lex
keen
keen
18 May 2010

Saw Cut/Handfinished Driveway

Saw Cut/Handfinished Driveway

There are different types of joints in concrete, the two main ones are expansion joints and crack control joint (cuts). You should be able to intergrate both in your…

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keen
May 18, 2010 10:52 am
keen
keen
18 May 2010

Excellent info on all types of paving

Excellent info on all types of paving

Actually if you follow the links embedded it explains at length exposed agg, stamped, seeded etc. finishes. Doesn't mention LL (being British) but if you look closely…

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keen
May 18, 2010 2:57 pm
bicko123
bicko123
23 May 2010

DIY Concrete

DIY Concrete

You still have to do a good job with exposed aggregate. If its not flat, you will see it.. also, if you have never poured concrete before you will struggle with 30m2 by…

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bicko123
May 23, 2010 8:02 pm
SharonC
SharonC
26 May 2010

Cost for laying of Pavers? - Perth

Cost for laying of Pavers? - Perth

Can anyone please give me some idea of labour costs to lay paving bricks per square metre ? We are South West of Perth and have a big driveway to pave. Thanks in anticipation!

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SharonC
May 27, 2010 12:36 am
tamamontu
tamamontu
27 May 2010

How to seal concrete floor?

How to seal concrete floor?

Thanks guys, we went to bunnings yesterday and the guys there also suggested "Bondcrete" sealer. Its cheap and does the job. We would be covering the floors with underlay…

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tamamontu
May 27, 2010 7:20 pm
Melly03
Melly03
28 May 2010

Drainage

Drainage

Does anyone know how large your area of concrete or stencil crete used for entertaining including the driveway and side enterance needs to be before a drain needs to be…

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Melly03
May 28, 2010 3:28 pm
Rowena
Rowena
28 May 2010

Driveway/Path/Porch - Pavers v's Concrete Stencil?

Driveway/Path/Porch - Pavers v's Concrete Stencil?

can't give you any technical advice, but IMO the stencil concreting will look better. The charcoal colour sounds good. There are a few granos on H1 who can give you…

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Rowena
May 28, 2010 11:52 pm
Rowena
chook07
chook07
30 May 2010

best finish for slab in proposed garage /workshop ?

best finish for slab in proposed garage /workshop ?

Wow, love that finish TheAlbany. Is it slippery when wet. I have to be careful in my thongs now on our normal garage if they're wet. Forever look like going bum up. I…

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chook07
May 30, 2010 8:13 am
jeremy_ville
jeremy_ville
30 May 2010

anyone had stencilled concrete done cranbourne area?

anyone had stencilled concrete done cranbourne area?

hey, we are looking into stencilled concrete for our driveway as we are struggling to justify the exposed agg quotes, just wondering if anyone has had stencilling done,…

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jeremy_ville
May 30, 2010 6:15 pm
jeremy_ville
Aiah
Aiah
2 June 2010

reccomend a driveway concreter

reccomend a driveway concreter

$90 a sqm for a driveway that size is a reasonable rate.

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Aiah
Jun 02, 2010 8:58 am
Aiah
clubsportie
clubsportie
3 June 2010

Alfresco and pool surrounds - what to use?

Alfresco and pool surrounds - what to use?

Penetrating sealers are the product to use and they should last between 6-10yrs.

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clubsportie
Jun 03, 2010 11:06 am
Planned LScape
Planned LScape
5 June 2010

Tile Sealer - sooooo expensive

Tile Sealer - sooooo expensive

I don't think #### was skirting around comments, as I have said on other posts I have used Miteq sealers only the last few years and have found them to be very worthwhile…

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Planned LScape
Jun 05, 2010 4:48 pm
Planned LScape
Yellow
Yellow
6 June 2010

Can you please recommend a good Paver around South East Vic

Can you please recommend a good Paver around South East Vic

Hi Can you please recommend a good paver around South East Victoria. Have you used them and please attach photo if you have done one yourself. Thanks

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Yellow
Jun 06, 2010 10:18 pm
camelia
camelia
7 June 2010

concreting a laundry floor

concreting a laundry floor

So no-one's ever waterproofed a concrete floor????? Onc....are you reading this?

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camelia
Jun 07, 2010 1:23 pm
ring09
ring09
9 June 2010

name of finish to driveway?

name of finish to driveway?

McKinnon do you mean exposed aggregate!!!

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ring09
Jun 09, 2010 2:01 pm
ring09
lucyshouse
lucyshouse
9 June 2010

Any potential problems with slab pour in cold weather???

Any potential problems with slab pour in cold weather???

I had mine poured at this time last year ... I was worried too since we do drop below zero out here ... but all the info I found seemed to suggest that cold was better for…

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lucyshouse
Jun 09, 2010 8:54 pm
ADVenture
ADVenture
9 June 2010

Prepping before concreting - Advice please?

Prepping before concreting - Advice please?

Hi Ed :) thanks for answering, makes me feel much better about proceeding! Cheers Andrew

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ADVenture
Jun 09, 2010 10:10 pm
Martin
Martin
10 June 2010

Concrete pour done 'poorly'

Concrete pour done 'poorly'

let the builder sort it out its his responsibility.

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Martin
Jun 10, 2010 10:05 am
sparkle
sparkle
11 June 2010

Driveway in the Rain

Driveway in the Rain

Hi All Our driveway is getting done today in melbourne, and there is an amount of light rain. Just wanting to know any majoy effects this will have on my driveway, I am…

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sparkle
Jun 11, 2010 3:33 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
13 June 2010

Polished contrete with glass marbles

Polished contrete with glass marbles

Another practice is to substitute some aggregate for tumbled/recycled/coloured glass :wink:

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onc_artisan
Jun 13, 2010 9:28 pm
onc_artisan

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