Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
Front color scheme choicesTo create great colour contrast, you can paint your window and garage door frames white in colour. Then you can paint your house exterior light cream in colour. I have… Calcimine walls - need a painteryou can paint it. Sealer binder is formulated for this very type of thing.
I would however recommend sealer binder followed by 1 step PSU oil based, then go ahead with… Moving the kitchen is definitely a thought. Just not sure if it would end up feeling a bit small and isolated. It would need to be opened up a… Bi-fold doors help please!Do they have to be custom made or is that a standard size? Shortly I will be going through the same process here in Brisbane. CH2012 replied 9 September 2015 ago Wardrobes for a QueenslanderWhat about getting a cabinetmaker to build you some custom-made, using shaker style doors. You could put fancy handles on too. I imagine your other cabinetry is possibly… CH2012 replied 9 September 2015 ago Best way to stencil a driveway?I am re-doing my driveway and i was wondering if anyone has any good tips or methods for stenciling the driveway? JW78 started a topic 5 September 2015 ago JW78Sep 05, 2015 11:34 am Removing Slate Tiles/Painting AdviceIf you are replacing the tiles with something else (carpet, floating floor etc) then I recommend remove, paint, replace flooring.
Make the mess first with potential wall… Adding a portico or front balconyThat's what we're tossing up between - just a portico at ground level or a balcony on the second floor. It's a two storey house (will post a pic when I work out how)… MDF vs Gyprock?The rest is plastered.
If you mean plasterboard over timber frame then keep any repairs using the same materials. I've never heard of… How long to wait after underpinning?I forgot to mention the underlining reason why I see so many problems is that there are no Codes (Australian Standards) for underpinning (that I know of) and the solution… Fire Retarding PaintWe have moved a weatherboard house onto a scrap of land in a small town Victoria. The Building permit has the BAL set at 29. The move and reconstitution of the house was… Cyclops started a topic 24 August 2015 ago When to do rewiring? Advice wantedYes, my sparky's coming by this week to take a look at the existing set-up and discuss the options.
Thanks for your advice 1960sModernistHome and all; will go look at AS3000 now. FIRST RENOVATION TIP/ADVICEGet as many quotes for trades as you can, but keep in mind that you often get what you pay for. I would prefer to pay a bit extra for a company that has been recommended… adele9 replied 17 August 2015 ago Trowel sizeIf you are talking the notch size as opposed to the actual overall trowel dimensions then for a floor tile you are probably looking at 12mm x 12mm. That will of course… Floor joist beams replacementOne minor issue is that the old timbers will be imperial (inches) but new timber is metric (and slightly smaller) so it is more difficult to replace individual timbers. … For anyone interested we have a finished staircase now. Minus the painting etc.
We used Brad at Going… BellaJul 27, 2015 12:43 pm 3m v 2.7m ceiling height cost difference?Thanks, I have just spoken with a plasterer who said there is not much difference in cost between 2.7 and 3 but once you go over 2.4m costs go up considerably because of… LindaP replied 24 July 2015 ago Chip in Caesarstone :(Accidents do happen but one of the benefits is that Caesarstone can be repaired to an almost flawless finish.
In Sydney, we would… MrBee replied 24 July 2015 ago MrBeeJul 24, 2015 8:57 am Need to strengthen ceiling joists?Thanks Beetaloo
What about the option of sistering the existing joists with 90 x 35 pine? I was planning on glueing and screwing new joists to the existing ones.
S Stivat replied 17 July 2015 ago Extension/ RenovationHi there! Best of luck with all your plans to renovate, this sounds great!
My name is Madeleine Johnson and I’m an associate producer from Channel 9. I am reaching out… bathroom floor sheetingIm assuming you want to put the tile mat for waterproofing?
The yellow tongue will be enough for a base. You don't need to apply another substrate on top but you will… Adam.M replied 16 July 2015 ago Fixing an impractical extension???Hi
Just to update we left our house as is but got it professionally staged as 3 bedroom with 2 living. Sold our house on the first open, accepted an offer in the middle… Removal of brick quoins?Step 1. Remove the quad molding from the eaves
Step 2. Remove the top few layers of bricks
Step 3. Remove brick ties
Step 4. Remove lower layers of bricks Plaster in a 2002 home?Hi Stewie,
Thanks for your reply and your help. I am in WA. I have solved the issue I think, the difference isn't actually noticeable once I apply an undercoat.
I have… Extension helpHi,
Have you considered extending up rather than out?
Extending to a second story can be the same price and sometimes even cheaper depending on your soil type. Not to… Help with our 70's kitchenHi there! Best of luck with all your plans to renovate, this sounds great!
My name is Madeleine Johnson and I’m an associate producer from Channel 9. I am reaching out… Stormwater LocationIn my last house on stumps they were suspended under the house from the bearers. It worked beautifully for 30 years. Good for blockages and fault finding too. Suspend away… Installing downlightsHi guys,
I am looking at getting downlights installed in my newly renovated main room, WIR and ensuite (soon to be renovated). I thought that while I get these rooms… robbie_p started a topic 23 June 2015 ago
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