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mgilla
mgilla
10 August 2012

How to lay tiles on concrete - External

How to lay tiles on concrete - External

I'd just give it a pressure cleanand let it dry. You can leave an expansion joint down the middle if its longer than 9M, otherwise I wouldn't worry. Take your time with…

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mgilla
Aug 10, 2012 5:13 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
19 July 2012

Concrete Finishes

Concrete Finishes

Extra level of density and the dealer doesn't wear off.

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onc_artisan
Jul 19, 2012 11:48 pm
onc_artisan
wokwon
wokwon
4 July 2012

Boundary concrete to prevent slab infiltration

Boundary concrete to prevent slab infiltration

Thanks Adam.M I've laid more than a few slabs so I'm not underestimating the effort. Budget is very tight so I'll need to DIY where possible.

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wokwon
Jul 04, 2012 8:57 am
Getjason
Getjason
23 June 2012

Acceptable marks left after driveway?

Acceptable marks left after driveway?

If its actaully coloured slurry yes use acid but watch out as you will change the texture and create a visable patch your stuck with forever , there are less nasty eco…

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Getjason
Jun 23, 2012 11:06 am
cattycatcat
cattycatcat
27 May 2012

Can anyone recommend concreter in Wallan?

Can anyone recommend concreter in Wallan?

Thank you :-) I'll give him a call. Sent from my iPhone so please excuse my spelling mist cakes ;)

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cattycatcat
May 27, 2012 9:37 pm
cattycatcat
miteq
miteq
23 May 2012

Efflorescence?? Little help please gurus.

Efflorescence?? Little help please gurus.

almost bet it is an additive in the mortar used for coping, ie : bond crete, lanotec, weld crete etc when the coping is installed there is…

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miteq
May 23, 2012 1:39 pm
miteq
springtime
springtime
5 May 2012

Waffle Pod Slab - Insulation advantages?

Waffle Pod Slab - Insulation advantages?

Hi, I know this post is probably a bit late, but if anybody is interested, we've just moved into our new house & it has a waffle pod slab. I can tell you it does seem to…

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springtime
May 05, 2012 10:34 pm
Wateman
Wateman
2 May 2012

Recommendations for driveway in South East Vic?

Recommendations for driveway in South East Vic?

Hi, we are organizing our driveways for our new house in Pakenham, and wondering if anybody can recommend some converters? Probably just looking at coloured concrete.

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Wateman
May 02, 2012 9:53 am
Wateman
megg
megg
22 April 2012

Changing Colour -2nd Coat of Berger Jet Dry for our Driveway

Changing Colour -2nd Coat of Berger Jet Dry for our Driveway

I'm watching with interest.... we are just about to paint over our existing outdoor area, as we have extended it, and the original concrete (which is pattern of blocks)…

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megg
Apr 22, 2012 8:51 am
megg
Integrity
Integrity
16 April 2012

Should concretor undertake curing of house slab?

Should concretor undertake curing of house slab?

AS2870 Residential slabs and footings states that "concrete shall be transpored, placed, compacted and cured in accordance with good building…

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Integrity
Apr 16, 2012 9:02 pm
davinci
davinci
15 April 2012

Average Paving costs

Average Paving costs

800x400 flamed granite app. $50 sq mtr rough screed slab, with rock, membrane, sl62, chairs 25 mpa conc. $55 - $75 sq mtr labour to lay copers upto $70 l/m inc. caulk…

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davinci
Apr 15, 2012 1:57 pm
davinci
notremaison
notremaison
3 April 2012

driveway + paving + retaining wall = $20,000!!

driveway + paving + retaining wall = $20,000!!
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We always get 3 quotes, try servicecentral.com.au you can either break up the bits such as driveway will be a concreter, wall will be brickies. A lot will subcontract…

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notremaison
Apr 03, 2012 8:48 am
donuts9999
donuts9999
27 February 2012

house slab prices

house slab prices

Hi all, Can anyone tell me what i should expect to pay per square meter for an A class house slab on a flat block? starting to get prices so want a guide of what is fair…

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donuts9999
Feb 27, 2012 8:18 pm
mgilla
mgilla
25 February 2012

pinning concrete slabs

pinning concrete slabs

It sounds like you have done everything ok, even if your slab dropped 25mm you would still be ok for step height.

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mgilla
Feb 25, 2012 12:41 pm
cmhamilton
cmhamilton
8 February 2012

$3300 for 33sqm driveway..sounds ok??

$3300 for 33sqm driveway..sounds ok??

No it was a reply but then I realised that it was a month old thread that probably wasn't active any longer so I removed it.

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cmhamilton
Feb 08, 2012 7:58 pm
neilandrach
neilandrach
1 February 2012

Cleaning and Sealing Pavers

Cleaning and Sealing Pavers

Hi Miteq, I've recently laid Austral Clay brick pavers and need to seal them - I have approx 80m2 in total. I have a some vanadium salt staining which I plan to remove…

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neilandrach
Feb 01, 2012 8:32 pm
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humble
Jan 04, 2012 9:12 pm
Uncle Arfur
Uncle Arfur
9 November 2011

Slab Movement

Slab Movement

Is it a serious problem? Do I still need buy this house? How much does it cost to repair this. I thought your questions would be best…

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Uncle Arfur
Nov 09, 2011 1:13 pm
HappyCamper_au
HappyCamper_au
30 October 2011

Paving on Cement Slab area

Paving on Cement Slab area

I had a quote last week for a paved driveway and the recommendation was to first lay a 50mm thick concrete slab then later glue the pavers in place with exterior grade…

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HappyCamper_au
Oct 30, 2011 8:12 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
24 October 2011

Can anyone clarify the term "prepare the site" for me? (pic)

Can anyone clarify the term "prepare the site" for me? (pic)

OK I'm a little confused (and by no means an expert on these things) but to answer your original question; if someone said to me they were going…

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chrisandkate
Oct 24, 2011 3:15 pm
Stormy
Stormy
3 October 2011

How should concrete slab in garage be finished off?

How should concrete slab in garage be finished off?

Oh, and yes, it can be used on driveways. We havent done our driveway yet but we will have colour through the concrete, where as the sealer we used is a medium grey…

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Stormy
Oct 03, 2011 7:28 pm
Stormy
Madison27AA
Madison27AA
26 September 2011

Can you recommend someone for driveway (exposed aggregate)

Can you recommend someone for driveway (exposed aggregate)

Thanks Bam. Goggled Impact services and comes with Mark Reid...will get in touch with him for some quotes :)

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Madison27AA
Sep 26, 2011 5:35 pm
deejaydot
deejaydot
15 September 2011

Slab over existing slab?

Slab over existing slab?

I had a similar experience about 3 years ago. Slab for house and garage were poured (although both were done at the same time). Design was for garage floor level to be…

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deejaydot
Sep 15, 2011 4:25 pm
Onebuild
Onebuild
4 September 2011

Slab poured - is this an issue?

Slab poured - is this an issue?

I know I'm too late on this but I would be very worried that this section of the slab does not meet AS 2870 and AS 3660.1 I would be asking the builder to please explain…

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Onebuild
Sep 04, 2011 3:07 pm
Pulpo
Pulpo
26 August 2011

HELP! Runaway Concretor:FIX IT PROPERTY SERVICES

HELP! Runaway Concretor:FIX IT PROPERTY SERVICES

That sucks. Consumer affairs don't hold your breath. When someone threatens with consumer affairs (not directly to me) I have a laugh. I know you see your driveway…

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Pulpo
Aug 26, 2011 11:06 am
ozx6r
ozx6r
15 August 2011

Is this a reasonable quote for concrete polishing?

Is this a reasonable quote for concrete polishing?

If the $110 per meter is to much and you are willing to go with a topical sealer eg.epoxy try ringing the company back and asking if they can quote to do a "Grind and…

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ozx6r
Aug 15, 2011 10:00 pm
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
1 August 2011

Concreting quotes please.

Concreting quotes please.

This isn't a forum to get prices/quotes for work. More just sharing info on things that come up during builds and such. As a price range for what I have been quoted for…

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chrisandkate
Aug 01, 2011 11:34 am
Casa2
Casa2
1 August 2011

Slab details confusion

Slab details confusion

If you've signed a contract then stick to it. It sounds liek the builder is tryign to extract some more money from you.

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Casa2
Aug 01, 2011 8:54 am
Twiggy
Twiggy
30 July 2011

Paving, what do I need to know?

Paving, what do I need to know?

We're moving into our house soon (yay) and we'll be doing a paved path from the footpath up to (and inside) the portico. I'm looking into the possibility of doing this…

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Twiggy
Jul 30, 2011 6:55 am
Twiggy
Mclaren
Mclaren
7 July 2011

ReidLoch Concerete: Unpleasent experience

ReidLoch Concerete: Unpleasent experience

That's a shocking thing to do ... he's probably changed the name of his company by now too. Do you think someone at G-Stone knows him if they passed on your details?

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Mclaren
Jul 07, 2011 3:02 pm
Mclaren

Hi B3, So sorry for the long delay in the pictures you requested. Here they are (although they're not the best pictures,…

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aldavies3
Jun 25, 2011 11:04 pm
Planned LScape
Planned LScape
21 June 2011

Laying sandstone pavers over concrete

Laying sandstone pavers over concrete

Grouting the pavers would be the better option, and the strongest. When sand is swept into the gaps and it retains a bit of moisture, it can lead to a band of…

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Planned LScape
Jun 21, 2011 10:23 pm
Planned LScape
NBEllington250E
NBEllington250E
16 June 2011

Our Slab due to be poured Monday.

Our Slab due to be poured Monday.

The extra cost for the slab was just over $5000. Apparently concrete here in Echuca is twice the price than elsewhere. ::: My apologies for removing my photos but I felt…

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NBEllington250E
Jun 16, 2011 8:38 pm
Lex
Lex
1 June 2011

Recourse re: bad pavers?

Recourse re: bad pavers?

Geez :shock: ... what some suppliers say without blinking :evil: How did you go with this?

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Lex
Jun 01, 2011 11:59 am
Lex
msolok
msolok
27 May 2011

Colour On Concrete??

Colour On Concrete??

If the builder plans to use only the colored sealer, then i would say this is not what is specified. I'm not sure how color on works but I…

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msolok
May 27, 2011 12:49 pm
shakyreno
shakyreno
24 May 2011

Jetmaster open fireplace hearth requirements

Jetmaster open fireplace hearth requirements

I love the look of the concrete ones too Aiah, but don't want to introduce another element into this open plan space (will be using the same surface in our kitchen and…

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shakyreno
May 24, 2011 8:08 pm
shakyreno
evo550
evo550
16 May 2011

Advice for choosing concrete/concreter please

Advice for choosing concrete/concreter please

Is there any concreter certificates the person doing it should have that I will ask for? Any advice greatly…

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evo550
May 16, 2011 9:21 pm
Victoria_g06
Victoria_g06
7 May 2011

Concreter in Melbournes West

Concreter in Melbournes West

Hi everyone, Could you please recommend me a concreter in West Melbourne (Wyndham Vale?) I am after coloured concrete, I've rung one guy and he didn't want to do the job…

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Victoria_g06
May 07, 2011 3:41 pm
Victoria_g06
bashworth
bashworth
3 May 2011

ISSUE WITH CONCRETING PLS HELP.

ISSUE WITH CONCRETING PLS HELP.

Fairly easy DIY job for small jobs…

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bashworth
May 03, 2011 6:45 pm
bashworth
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miteq
May 03, 2011 12:29 pm
miteq
maigraith
maigraith
20 April 2011

Stamped concrete - is this acceptable?

Stamped concrete - is this acceptable?

That column sits on the foundation slab of our house and is square with the house. The pillar looks crooked thanks to the optical illusions of the crooked lines make! :( I…

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maigraith
Apr 20, 2011 3:34 pm
Lex
Lex
20 April 2011

New coloured concrete driveway - What is acceptable?

New coloured concrete driveway - What is acceptable?
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So that's a smooth one? I guess like on garage floors? That could be too slippery indeed. However, I've found a solution :D Spray-on decorative. :lol: Looks gorgeous, like…

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Lex
Apr 20, 2011 3:29 pm
Lex
lakgar
lakgar
12 April 2011

Driveway and Alfresco flooring

Driveway and Alfresco flooring

Hi I am looking for a concreter to build the driveway in exposed aggregate and coloured concrete flooring(thinking of stencilled concrete). Any recommendations for…

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lakgar
Apr 12, 2011 7:29 pm
Lex
Lex
1 April 2011

Best method of curing an exposed aggregate driveway?

Best method of curing an exposed aggregate driveway?
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I totally agree, i, this is the best looking aggregate I've seen (well, at least in this shade)!! :: Looks super gorgeous!! Sorry, can't help with the spills of the…

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Lex
Apr 01, 2011 11:27 am
Lex
batman
batman
30 March 2011

Not all sealers created equal ?

Not all sealers created equal ?

Just out of curiosity, what wrong with the bunnings products? (not that I would normally use them)

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batman
Mar 30, 2011 11:34 am
Springleaf
Springleaf
28 March 2011

Budgeting Amount For Driveway?

Budgeting Amount For Driveway?

Thanks for the info guys, we'll check out those sites!

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Springleaf
Mar 28, 2011 6:45 am
Springleaf
pattycake4
pattycake4
25 March 2011

concrete or decking

concrete or decking
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Hi Onc,having working drawing done,when finish will get you to quote job .

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pattycake4
Mar 25, 2011 8:01 pm
kristyv
kristyv
22 March 2011

Please help!! Choosing a Fauxtex color concrete:)

Please help!! Choosing a Fauxtex color concrete:)

Thanks Deb, Its all coming together..and DITTO to you ::kissed::

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kristyv
Mar 22, 2011 8:51 am

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