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Stewie D
Stewie D
13 September 2012

Stone gouge in new concrete driveway

Stone gouge in new concrete driveway

Wait until it cures, then wait another couple of months and if it still bugs you then mix up a stiff mortar mix and fill it - not very wet either. Seriously, you probably…

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Stewie D
Sep 13, 2012 10:33 am
building-expert
building-expert
8 September 2012

Exposed aggregate, advice needed

Exposed aggregate, advice needed

lizzyando It seems to me that landscaper came too early and interfered with concreter's work. Landscaper ignored your instructions not to do it (you are builder in…

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building-expert
Sep 08, 2012 5:42 pm
building-expert
Pitto
Pitto
19 March 2012

removing grout haze from glass pool fencing?

removing grout haze from glass pool fencing?

thanks for the replys, The lads over on another reno forum recommended using white Vinegar, and it worked a treat. the grout haze was residue from the glass panels being…

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Pitto
Mar 19, 2012 9:03 pm
John Atcharters
John Atcharters
8 March 2012

moisture in concrete fooor

moisture in concrete fooor

Thank you for your assistance, I will be looking your product up it sounds good, thanks again John

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John Atcharters
Mar 08, 2012 7:12 am
MissReid
MissReid
27 January 2012

Stencilled concrete driveway and new kerbing? Advice plz!

Stencilled concrete driveway and new kerbing? Advice plz!

Hi everyone, My fiancé and I are building a new home in northwest Brisbane and are looking to get some quotes for a stencilled concrete driveway. We have a small issue…

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MissReid
Jan 27, 2012 1:17 pm
MissReid
MarkJones
MarkJones
5 November 2011

core drilling questions

core drilling questions

Was hoping someone could advise about a few questions I have regarding concrete core drilling. I need to install a balustrade along the edge of a concrete slab,slab edge…

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MarkJones
Nov 05, 2011 5:51 pm
Aiah
Aiah
20 October 2011

coloured concrete curing question of concern - please help!

coloured concrete curing question of concern - please help!

Its true, concrete can look mottled or blotchy as it cures. Is it coloured through mix? throw on colour? Photos would help.

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Aiah
Oct 20, 2011 5:16 am
Aiah
Concerned customer
Concerned customer
19 October 2011

coloured concrete curing question of concern - please help!

coloured concrete curing question of concern - please help!

Hi, we had coloured concrete poured outside and under our deck 8 days ago now. the finish is terrible - patchy, blotchy and the sealant is uneven and darker in…

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Concerned customer
Oct 19, 2011 7:30 pm
nicksmith
nicksmith
16 October 2011

Concreter recommendations, western Brissy

Concreter recommendations, western Brissy

same here im looking for a concreter in western brissy to do my driveway and around the house

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nicksmith
Oct 16, 2011 6:36 pm
Tamara1975
Tamara1975
30 September 2011

Frameless glass concrete footing depth please???

Frameless glass concrete footing depth please???

the concrete footing will be 1/2 way in existing soil, (digging out 150mm approx) we will be backfilling to the concrete with clay type soil. Good question by the way.

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Tamara1975
Sep 30, 2011 6:41 am
davinci
davinci
4 September 2011

Exterior paving for multiple areas...

Exterior paving for multiple areas...

All comes down to budget. What is your budget per sqm mtr for the paver, tile etc? There are good and bad points in all types of surface coverings around pools

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davinci
Sep 04, 2011 4:51 pm
davinci
frankgrimes
frankgrimes
24 July 2011

Flexible grout for pool brick pavers

Flexible grout for pool brick pavers

Hi Guys, Got some old brick pavers around pool area that I have re-grouted with wet sand/cement...got a few areas where the brick pavers are loose(i.e. on sand…

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frankgrimes
Jul 24, 2011 3:32 pm
bashworth
bashworth
18 July 2011

any idea how many pavers we need

any idea how many pavers we need

Hi Toppings are a well graded gravel. (well graded means a mixture of stones from about 10mm down to sand). This packs down well to form a firm surface. Tuscan toppings…

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bashworth
Jul 18, 2011 4:37 pm
bashworth
B STAR
B STAR
21 June 2011

house slab price ???????

house slab price ???????

slabs vary a lot by nature. I seen many slabs around 330 squaremeter cost less than 30K recently. I built mine 3 years ago and it cost 26/27K (cant remember exactly).…

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B STAR
Jun 21, 2011 10:32 am
frankgrimes
frankgrimes
16 June 2011

Brick pavers around pool - re grouting, and cleaning

Brick pavers around pool - re grouting, and cleaning

Frank, you could try an outdoor pre-mix tile grout, which has smaller sand particle size, and may seep into the gaps a bit more. If they…

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frankgrimes
Jun 16, 2011 9:16 am
chuth77
chuth77
15 June 2011

Recommendations for Concreter - Northside Brisbane - Shed???

Recommendations for Concreter - Northside Brisbane - Shed???

I'm looking for someone to pour/finish my shed slab... 15m x 6.5m x 125mm... Anyone on here have any recommendations of people they have used, good service and good price?

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chuth77
Jun 15, 2011 7:32 pm
Victoria_g06
Victoria_g06
10 June 2011

is it important to seal a coloured concrete driveway?

is it important to seal a coloured concrete driveway?

Thanks. the concretor didn't seem too interested or that concerned in sealing the driveway and suggested i do it myself. we're going to get a…

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Victoria_g06
Jun 10, 2011 7:29 am
Victoria_g06
brbp
brbp
7 June 2011

Polished Concrete, what to say to builder

Polished Concrete, what to say to builder

yes very, thanks again I really appreciate it

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brbp
Jun 07, 2011 10:14 am
TripleCCC
TripleCCC
19 May 2011

Retrofit polished concrete floor

Retrofit polished concrete floor

Oh well... too late. DH has gone and bought 110sqm of tiles on me! Maybe next time. I have been able to get heaps of info from reading this forum anyways so will be…

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TripleCCC
May 19, 2011 4:59 pm
davinci
davinci
13 May 2011

exposing exposed aggregate

exposing exposed aggregate

most popular retardent is MBT for 24 hr retardent (next day wash off basic steps for finish- screed hand trowel edges abbutting walls etc as you screed and wash with…

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davinci
May 13, 2011 8:04 am
davinci
somesundays
somesundays
26 April 2011

topping a concrete slab

topping a concrete slab

many thanks for your advice & prompt responses. Best regards.

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somesundays
Apr 26, 2011 6:31 pm
Paul8
Paul8
23 April 2011

Driveway paving in bad drainage area,, or alternatives??

Driveway paving in bad drainage area,, or alternatives??

Thanks guys, my drainpipes get piped into my 7000 gallon rainwater tank, and when its full which it usually is, the overflow goes straight onto the lawn which is simply…

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Paul8
Apr 23, 2011 3:23 pm
tilt10
tilt10
18 April 2011

Driveway coating

Driveway coating

Hi I have got an old concrete driveway that needs coating. I has been painted previously. I realise the driveway may have to be sanded back first. I am looking for…

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tilt10
Apr 18, 2011 2:52 pm
Balicinta
Balicinta
30 March 2011

HELP!!!! Please

HELP!!!! Please

Hi There, No, unfortunately not a new house, it is a removal house :cry:

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Balicinta
Mar 30, 2011 4:53 pm
Lex
Lex
30 March 2011

paving / concreting or pavers as stepping stones?

paving / concreting or pavers as stepping stones?

So, you already have the Aspenstone as pool coping? :th: If not, can you use 'Stoneworks Travertine' for that, instead of Aspenstone, to blend it all together? But anyway,…

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Lex
Mar 30, 2011 8:04 am
Lex
danrts
danrts
29 March 2011

boral aspenstone - anyone got any photos?

boral aspenstone - anyone got any photos?

has anyone paved using boral aspenstone? if so I'm thinking of paving using this and would be interested in some photos thanks daniel.

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danrts
Mar 29, 2011 10:14 pm
danrts
danrts
29 March 2011

Your opinion please: paving to connect two decks

Your opinion please: paving to connect two decks

thanks for the opinions. Davinci : the raised stepping stones look great, however a bit beyond what I'm looking to spend on the stepping stones!

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danrts
Mar 29, 2011 9:21 pm
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2feetfwd
Mar 10, 2011 8:29 pm
pacheco10
pacheco10
6 March 2011

Driveway.

Driveway.

I'm building a house in Murrumba Downs ,Qld. Does anyone recommend someone to do exposed agg d/way and concrete Alfresco area at reasonable rates. Thanks

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pacheco10
Mar 06, 2011 3:00 pm
luvlee79
luvlee79
16 February 2011

single/double driveway

single/double driveway

I don't think it will be something we will be going with but I would still like to know what it looks like. I can't find a picture and we drove around some of the new…

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luvlee79
Feb 16, 2011 1:55 pm
qlarson
qlarson
15 February 2011

Cost of a driveway in Brisbane?

Cost of a driveway in Brisbane?

Hello, I,m not going to knock the process of oxide troweled into the top layer of concrete. I have had to do it a few times over the years. I would however recommend full…

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qlarson
Feb 15, 2011 3:37 pm
davinci
davinci
11 February 2011

Pool coping paver - bullnose or standard? (Boral Aspenstone)

Pool coping paver - bullnose or standard? (Boral Aspenstone)

for the price standard boral pavers arnt overly competitive or of a high quality. Maybe look at natural stone like granite in 32 mm thickness or if you like man made…

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davinci
Feb 11, 2011 4:05 pm
davinci
bicko123
bicko123
19 October 2010

Powdery Concrete

Powdery Concrete

Thats really strange. - So no rain, - Bright sunny day How hot was it? did they use water to get a finish? using water usually gives a less than perfect looking finish.…

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bicko123
Oct 19, 2010 9:13 pm
take2
take2
5 October 2010

Core Testing on Gold Coast

Core Testing on Gold Coast

Try STA constulting http://www.staconsulting.com.au Cheers Lou

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take2
Oct 05, 2010 5:10 pm
take2
newlek
newlek
6 September 2010

Paving or Decking

Paving or Decking

Thanks for the responses. I think going to look at some displays is a great idea. I've seen some pics of display homes with what looks like tiled patios which look good…

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newlek
Sep 06, 2010 10:13 pm
reganda
reganda
15 July 2010

boncrete and paint mix

boncrete and paint mix

I have a large amount of exterior paint that I want to use up. Thinking of mixing it with boncrete and use as paving paint. Apparently boncrete is not moisture tolerant…

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reganda
Jul 15, 2010 4:50 am
razorbak
razorbak
17 February 2010

How much do concretors charge per hour???

How much do concretors charge per hour???

$1200 is not a bad price.

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razorbak
Feb 17, 2010 9:20 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
21 December 2009

Those old tired or faded cobbles

Those old tired or faded cobbles

HI Ash Was looking into Soy based strippers / stains about 2-3 years ago but found out some interesting…

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onc_artisan
Dec 21, 2009 6:41 pm
onc_artisan
Getjason
Getjason
20 December 2009

A Day In Sydney

A Day In Sydney

Flight by nighter thats a new one www.getnewlook.co.nz www.getnewlook.com

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Getjason
Dec 20, 2009 7:51 pm
Getjason
Getjason
19 December 2009

Playing with Concrete cuts

Playing with Concrete cuts

Sharing more pics with you How a simple concrete cut can transform plain…

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Getjason
Dec 19, 2009 4:13 pm
Getjason
Getjason
20 November 2009

Water Blasters

Water Blasters

Hi Onc Im looking for waterblasting companies to do the preparation of my colour stains for my installers so looking at companies in all states Jas P.S Im sure you owe…

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Getjason
Nov 20, 2009 10:58 am
Getjason
Getjason
4 October 2009

acid stained driveways

acid stained driveways

HI there Mr Thomas Can i ask what area you are located and how big the area is ? Also areas you want stained. just the driveway or around the house etc ? Regards

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Getjason
Oct 04, 2009 1:27 pm
Getjason
Getjason
30 September 2009

Tired ,ugly, wrong colour, faded concrete cobbles pavers

Tired ,ugly, wrong colour, faded concrete cobbles pavers

OK Who has concrete or pavers, old stamped concrete, the wrong colour, cobbles ? Normally you would dig it up and replace Who out that has NIGHTMARE ::: concrete

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Getjason
Sep 30, 2009 2:58 pm
to_do_list
to_do_list
17 April 2008

M Class Slab design??

M Class Slab design??

Try the following site third reference down....Figure 4.7 covers M-class slabs http://www.concrete.net.au/search.php?i ... on=&menu=4

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to_do_list
Apr 17, 2008 5:46 pm
to_do_list
zonk
zonk
10 April 2008

New House Concrete Slab Cost...

New House Concrete Slab Cost...

yay , no double posts!

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zonk
Apr 10, 2008 9:25 pm
zonk

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