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newbie85
newbie85
4 December

Miners Cottage floorboards

Miners Cottage floorboards

Hi All New to the forum and looking for some advice, has anyone else renovated an old miners cottage in or around Ballarat and been able to identify the flooring? We…

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newbie85
Dec 04, 2023 12:24 pm
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firstone
Nov 29, 2023 1:39 pm
Entilzha
Entilzha
25 November

Laminate flooring and curved brick hearth

Laminate flooring and curved brick hearth

Just about completed a renovation project and hit a small issue that we didn’t see We have laminate floors now where we had tiles before (turned out it was actually 2…

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Entilzha
Nov 25, 2023 9:12 pm
Steve1361
Steve1361
13 November

Heartridge Vinyl Planks

Heartridge Vinyl Planks
1, 2

No worries. Hope that you get it sorted.

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Steve1361
Nov 13, 2023 8:30 am
anina.20
anina.20
5 November

Hybrid flooring warping

Hybrid flooring warping
1, 2

I actually have no idea. It is from Rhino Flooring natural hybrid Burbank range. Describe as True core technology with 5G click. The sales agent is visiting me tomorrow…

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anina.20
Nov 05, 2023 12:40 pm
Pulse
Pulse
21 October

Hallway arch - hoping to make less ugly

Hallway arch - hoping to make less ugly

at most it will have a short lintel which could be moved up just below the ceiling or even above. Above means you need to patch the cornice and might need to deal with…

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Pulse
Oct 21, 2023 10:46 am
building-expert
building-expert
13 October

14mm timber floors over existing old boards

14mm timber floors over existing old boards

I would sand back old floor to provide surface for adhesion of 14mm board on top, then direct stick and secret nail to keep it down. You will end up with a laminated…

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building-expert
Oct 13, 2023 10:00 am
building-expert
Ardo
Ardo
8 October

Bedrooms

Bedrooms

The only non traditional item I have in the bedrooms is a 1400mm high built out section that houses a hidden powerpoint. Supplies a power for a charger and a AI assistant…

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Ardo
Oct 08, 2023 10:48 am
jimbo73
jimbo73
6 October

installing vinyl planks underlay

installing vinyl planks underlay

Hi l plan to install a self adhesive vinyl plank floor. l first need to attach masonite boards underlay to by plywood subfloor of my house. What size nails and how many…

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jimbo73
Oct 06, 2023 11:43 am
Pulse
Pulse
24 September

XPS under tiles

XPS under tiles

looks experimental to me, reinforced screed would be a better option or even better insulate between ground and structural slab. I would not put granite over that,…

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Pulse
Sep 24, 2023 3:15 pm
tamamontu
tamamontu
24 September

Flooring option for bedroom and passage

Flooring option for bedroom and passage

Newbie question for flooring options. We are thinking of changing the flooring for bedrooms and passage area. Last time we looked at flooring options was almost 8years…

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tamamontu
Sep 24, 2023 2:34 pm
BanjoDan
BanjoDan
13 September

decoration and colour questions

decoration and colour questions

Thanks for that! Yeah, I was thinking timber front door.

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BanjoDan
Sep 13, 2023 9:01 am
ABee
ABee
10 September

Flooring help. Removing quads or scotia

Flooring help. Removing quads or scotia

I have just had laminate floors installed in a new build. The floors look great but the scotia in the kitchen looks terrible and hadn’t expected it and I got quite a…

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ABee
Sep 11, 2023 12:23 am
paul_di
paul_di
1 September

Moving a chandelier after it has been mounted

Moving a chandelier after it has been mounted

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding moving a chandelier after it has been mounted. The chandelier in question is quite large, measuring 4 meters…

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paul_di
Sep 01, 2023 10:59 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 August

Post submitted in wrong forum

Post submitted in wrong forum

Then delete the original. Dual posting is not allowed.

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SaveH2O
Aug 17, 2023 8:48 am
SaveH2O
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Michelle
Aug 17, 2023 7:23 am
Michelle

Hi Everyone, Ripped up the carpet and the surface below gas come loose and you can see the slab below. The material breaking away looks and feels like crumbling cement.…

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Adam2023
Jul 14, 2023 7:42 pm
Em. T.
Em. T.
10 July

Dulux Lexicon - anyone used this recently?

Dulux Lexicon - anyone used this recently?
1, 2

Hi all, I am in the same boat as you all are. I have listened to the advice of my painter and went with Dulux Lexicon. It got painted end of 2021. I regret it so much as…

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Em. T.
Jul 10, 2023 6:01 pm
lisi
lisi
8 July

Need help with flooring options

Need help with flooring options

Hi there, I'm a conplete newbie to this, but I'm looking to put a floor down in my 6x9m shed. It's currently sitting on a 100mm thick concrete perimeter (dirt floor…

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lisi
Jul 08, 2023 11:45 am
Stevo30
Stevo30
6 July

Holman deck lights

Holman deck lights

So I'm just reading up on this ecosystem of lights. I'm planning on putting deck lights along the outside edge of a large deck. Will need about 3 packs (18 lights) plus…

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Stevo30
Jul 06, 2023 7:43 pm

Mattress recommendations

Mattress recommendations

We've got an Ecosa Mattress in the guest room, and everyone comments on how amazing it is!

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DIY_Debbie
May 25, 2023 10:40 am
DIY_Debbie

Best carpet deals in perth

Best carpet deals in perth

Have you tried Parry's or Carpet Court?

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DIY_Debbie
May 16, 2023 8:29 am
DIY_Debbie
Ardo
Ardo
15 May

Screed bonding agent for external applications

Screed bonding agent for external applications

Before you rip it up, if you can in the grout lines, drill some holes and pour/inject techgrip by sika. I have used it to bond mdf to timber, but in the process it dripped…

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Ardo
May 15, 2023 7:57 pm

Hi, We have warm light throughout our house and it sort of makes are already dark stained floor more darker. We always wanted a lighter colourwd flooring but it turned…

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foxdie
Apr 22, 2023 8:12 pm

Hi We have Hybrid Spotted Gum Hp0995 from carpet call. It turned out to be very dark and rough. Is there any polish or product we can use to make it shinier ?

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foxdie
Apr 22, 2023 8:06 pm
Ardo
Ardo
16 March

Ceiling Fan Light

Ceiling Fan Light

I guess if you had just the one light you could add task lighting. Ie desk light, bedside for reading, strip lights in cupboard etc. One thing I hated with the down lights…

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Ardo
Mar 16, 2023 7:58 pm
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Taffy
Mar 15, 2023 6:37 am
Taffy
Michelle
Michelle
13 March

Layout Help! Home Lounge x Home Office

Layout Help! Home Lounge x Home Office

Hi, you've been waiting for a while. Did you get it sorted?

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Michelle
Mar 13, 2023 6:17 pm
Michelle
Budapest
Budapest
11 March

Flooring question

Flooring question

Have you got a floor plan? Are there logical expansion points? Would help to see sizing of areas. Would changing flooring direction give more logical expansion trim areas?…

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Budapest
Mar 11, 2023 11:49 am
Pavlo
Pavlo
25 February

Floor/undecarpet question

Floor/undecarpet question

I'm not a carpet or chemical expert, but I can offer some general information that might help you understand the situation. The…

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Pavlo
Feb 25, 2023 9:54 am
David011
David011
19 February

Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the forum :)

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David011
Feb 19, 2023 6:49 pm
pussg
pussg
3 February

Brushwood timber flooring, solvent vs water based finish

Brushwood timber flooring, solvent vs water based finish

I don’t know how to edit… It’s not brushwood, I meant to write brushbox

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pussg
Feb 03, 2023 6:41 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 February

Swooped Australia

Swooped Australia

Yeah, just checked. Same name too. Thanks.

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SaveH2O
Feb 03, 2023 3:20 pm
SaveH2O
mingwait
mingwait
3 February

Skirting standards

Skirting standards

Thanks for responding. That's very helpful as I'm new to renovating and don't know what is reasonable and not.

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mingwait
Feb 03, 2023 10:29 am
alexp79
alexp79
23 January

What flooring would you recommend?

What flooring would you recommend?

Hybrid all the way through...

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alexp79
Jan 23, 2023 1:00 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
20 January

Hog Bristle interior

Hog Bristle interior

ive got timeless grey, wchich would be considdered cold. Its dark too, but coupled with wharm white light it doesnt feel cold at all.

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ponzutwo
Jan 20, 2023 2:54 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
16 January

tricky painting advice needed

tricky painting advice needed

acrylic latex paint or acrylic alkyd and I'd spray for the best finish. Oil based paints tend to change colour over time so all…

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ponzutwo
Jan 16, 2023 9:36 am
JNR_PMA
JNR_PMA
12 January

Escape of liquid to Yellow tongue subfloor - Advice Needed

Escape of liquid to Yellow tongue subfloor - Advice Needed

Hi all, Situation: An Escape of Liquid event occurred to a tiled laundry. Laundry isn't 100% waterproofed and as a result, yellow tongue subfloor is wet and has swollen…

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JNR_PMA
Jan 12, 2023 6:32 pm
rosewood
rosewood
7 January

Resiplank Hybrid Flooring

Resiplank Hybrid Flooring

just wondering if you went ahead with the Resiplank flooring.

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rosewood
Jan 07, 2023 3:21 pm
rosewood
Trace13
Trace13
1 January

What glue for vinyl plank tiles

What glue for vinyl plank tiles

We ordered the vinyl to install over the holidays and the company provided us with only enough for only a third of the job. They won't be open again for 2 weeks, can…

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Trace13
Jan 01, 2023 10:04 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 December 2022

blinds or shutters?

blinds or shutters?

Acoustic Absorption Polyester Felt Sound Panel Acoustic Absorbing Ceiling Sound…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 23, 2022 11:48 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Hi all, I just installed the pendant for staircase but it look like quit small for the space. Is it a good idea to change the shade bigger or buy something else? I need…

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vov
Dec 02, 2022 10:20 am
brixous
brixous
17 November 2022

Foam or Rubber Underlay?

Foam or Rubber Underlay?

Well ive just purchased a wool carpet as well. My Carpet layer has thirty years experience and as soon as he stepped on my existing carpet he said its fine to use the…

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brixous
Nov 17, 2022 3:12 pm
nnn37
nnn37
26 October 2022

Tiling alfresco and porch

Tiling alfresco and porch

Thanks for that.

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nnn37
Oct 26, 2022 2:29 pm
Nina WF
Nina WF
24 October 2022

Furnishing a Lorikeet design home by Eagle Homes

Furnishing a Lorikeet design home by Eagle Homes

Oh dear! Must be a terrible experience with them! They are offering lots of good inclusions, seems like value for money but I should think hard then. So difficult to…

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Nina WF
Oct 24, 2022 4:59 pm
Himshu
Himshu
17 October 2022

Bulkhead disguise ideas

Bulkhead disguise ideas

We have a small bulkhead at the top corner if rumpus area to cover AC vent. Appreciate any ideas to disguise it. We have thought of few options 1) make a cupboard…

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Himshu
Oct 17, 2022 12:22 pm
BarbaraHenry45
BarbaraHenry45
14 October 2022

Would a mirror suit this wall?

Would a mirror suit this wall?

I think it's a bad idea to put a mirror close to the fireplace. :-?

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BarbaraHenry45
Oct 14, 2022 12:11 am
rantapawan
rantapawan
4 October 2022

LED lights in shower niches

LED lights in shower niches

Shower lighting can be a great way to enhance the ambiance and functionality of your bathroom. It is especially important when it comes to shower niches, as they often…

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rantapawan
Oct 04, 2022 11:04 pm
rantapawan
Emjman
Emjman
20 September 2022

Embleton engineered timber review

Embleton engineered timber review

Hi - just wondering if anyone has installed natural oak timber herringbone by Embleton. Purchased by flooring online. Any reviews on quality?

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10800
Emjman
Sep 20, 2022 9:51 pm

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