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MagicJ
MagicJ
6 November 2009

Just quickly….

Just quickly….

:lol: :lol: :lol: OK, now BOTH of my legs have been pulled. I feel considerably taller already ::dizzy::

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MagicJ
Nov 06, 2009 5:00 pm
MagicJ
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Belle
Nov 06, 2009 7:46 pm
Michelle
Michelle
7 November 2009

External Colour Selection - advise needed!

External Colour Selection - advise needed!

Can't paint the bricks....Mr…

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Michelle
Nov 07, 2009 5:36 am
Michelle
mrs_smith
mrs_smith
7 November 2009

White Paints

White Paints

Haven't you heard? Blue is the new black ;) Tehehe Does that mean that there won't be hundreds of shades of "white" for me to be confused by when I eventually paint the…

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mrs_smith
Nov 07, 2009 10:43 am
mrs_smith
Frogger
Frogger
7 November 2009

What colour render to use??

What colour render to use??
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Well that makes two of us then ;) lol Thanks for your help too!!! :)

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Frogger
Nov 07, 2009 3:24 pm
Michelle
Michelle
8 November 2009

Question!!!!!

Question!!!!!

hehe that I can help with... Its actually a Nippon paint and its just called 'Harbour' :) The paint that I put on the back of a large tile, has…

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Michelle
Nov 08, 2009 11:09 am
Michelle
swarvy
swarvy
9 November 2009

paint or stain?

paint or stain?

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/3069/i ... 271250.jpg This image is A home that had a combination of the Dark B&D timbertone door, The clients requested a timber stained…

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swarvy
Nov 09, 2009 12:03 am
NatB
NatB
9 November 2009

Side Tables....cherry OK or not ??

Side Tables....cherry OK or not ??
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Perfect! ::

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NatB
Nov 09, 2009 10:39 am
NatB
Michelle
Michelle
9 November 2009

Just when I thought I knew what I wanted....

Just when I thought I knew what I wanted....

All I could find was the Pebble Bay; it is a little dark for internals. No….just found the Wattle Espresso Syrup. :shock: Question…..what is the look you are trying to…

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Michelle
Nov 09, 2009 6:27 pm
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
9 November 2009

Do these colours match?? Please help!

Do these colours match?? Please help!

I’d probably go slightly darker with the cupboards….although I’m probably too late to answer as well. :( Sorry, been really busy!

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Michelle
Nov 09, 2009 6:48 pm
Michelle
Dollar
Dollar
9 November 2009

Sliding wardrobe colours

Sliding wardrobe colours

Thanks Michelle for the applause. I'm very happy now and less stressed! It's amazing how much I can stress over something so "minor" and with a quick phone call I can fix…

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Dollar
Nov 09, 2009 10:59 pm
swarvy
swarvy
10 November 2009

Double strength colours?

Double strength colours?

double strengh ,half strengh ,quarter strengh etc all are used to tie in colours . To use an example...... start with 250ML of white paint A populer colour like…

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swarvy
Nov 10, 2009 12:38 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
10 November 2009

Bedroom Makeover

Bedroom Makeover

very nice.... I am also a neat person...I still have my messy garage though ;) Love the colours and the pic above the bed looks much better lengthwise IMO

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mattwalker
Nov 10, 2009 8:42 pm
mattwalker
Michelle
Michelle
11 November 2009

Splashback for BBQ area

Splashback for BBQ area

I don’t think you can beat a gloss tile for external use. Easy to clean and very weather resident. I also think the BBQ area should be fun…with lots of colour if…

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Michelle
Nov 11, 2009 5:33 am
Michelle
swarvy
swarvy
11 November 2009

White isn't white....apparently!

White isn't white....apparently!

no no, tintable ceiling flat is purely for ceilings, it cannot be washed or cleaned designed just for ceilings, if you want pure white on everything use.... Dulux…

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swarvy
Nov 11, 2009 7:31 am
Salt&PepperMkII
Salt&PepperMkII
11 November 2009

What colour feature wall??

What colour feature wall??
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Thanks for that SuH!! ::lol:: ::lol:: The bedroom looks fantastic, wall colour looks subtle and calm too. Any more ideas? :D

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Salt&PepperMkII
Nov 11, 2009 6:21 pm
Nat25
Nat25
11 November 2009

Exterior Colour Colorbond Surfmist

Exterior Colour Colorbond Surfmist

Hello, We didnt end up using the surfmist... we chose paperbark and sandbank in the end. Picture attached below although not a very good now. The picture above in the…

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Nat25
Nov 11, 2009 8:04 pm
Bel & Ben
Bel & Ben
12 November 2009

Render suggestions for exterior colours

Render suggestions for exterior colours

I am going to suggest my house colour ::lol:: Dulux Heifer, which is a very very pale grey and we have a Surfmist garage door as well. That's if you want…

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Bel & Ben
Nov 12, 2009 12:44 pm
all the sand
all the sand
12 November 2009

Please help with exterior colours.

Please help with exterior colours.

Thankyou ladies No3 it is then. That was our number 1 choice but i was worried it would look a bit strange just having the gutters/facia a different colour. Now just…

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all the sand
Nov 12, 2009 8:59 pm
MagicJ
MagicJ
12 November 2009

Can this blue and green be seen?

Can this blue and green be seen?
1, 2

Thanks, Michelle ::kiss::

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MagicJ
Nov 12, 2009 9:02 pm
MagicJ
MagicJ
MagicJ
12 November 2009

Another question from me....wall decals

Another question from me....wall decals

Thought you might say that ::wink::

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MagicJ
Nov 12, 2009 9:36 pm
MagicJ
scozzy
scozzy
12 November 2009

And now the Ensuite....

And now the Ensuite....
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Ensuite floor Black Granite Tiles. Vanity cupboards and benchtop in Laminex Designed Timber Veneer - Sublime Walnut. White Round Vessels Basins, shiny…

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scozzy
Nov 12, 2009 11:14 pm
EKT
EKT
13 November 2009

Which white to use with these colours

Which white to use with these colours

excellent, thankyou both for that, I will get a sample pot today :)

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EKT
Nov 13, 2009 7:21 am
Jazzie
Jazzie
13 November 2009

Help please! Need to pick new benchtop colour

Help please! Need to pick new benchtop colour

It is slightly cheaper…but its properties are better! It won’t crack like the stones can. And it’s really easy to be repaired if anything…

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Jazzie
Nov 13, 2009 8:41 am
Jazzie
Belle
Belle
14 November 2009

Would you or wouldn't you?

Would you or wouldn't you?

Thanks Michelle. I'm going to hve fun playing with colours. :D

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Belle
Nov 14, 2009 7:01 am
EKT
EKT
14 November 2009

Composition of Paint Tints

Composition of Paint Tints

We start painting next week so I'll let it sit for a bit and let you know what it turns out like.

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EKT
Nov 14, 2009 7:16 am
joles
joles
15 November 2009

Does this look like Self-Destruct to you?

Does this look like Self-Destruct to you?
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I agree, it looks to similar to your bricks and defeats the purpose (what are your bricks by the way??) could you go a lighter colour like in…

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joles
Nov 15, 2009 8:49 am
joles
sarahc
sarahc
15 November 2009

window coverings

window coverings

that sounds good. I am worried that the panal glides which hang to one side and would be in white would be a big attraction to vegemite fingers but i am also concerned…

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sarahc
Nov 15, 2009 10:48 pm
suh
suh
16 November 2009

Caesarstone and colours help pls!

Caesarstone and colours help pls!
1, 2

Good God I am late for poor JilaMint's quesiton ::surprise:: so so sorry. Q#1.... 20mm on the back bench and 40mm on the island, not fake lip. Q#2... it's 2pak painted in Ferric…

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suh
Nov 16, 2009 8:59 am
suh
Michelle
Michelle
17 November 2009

Blinds for bi-folds

Blinds for bi-folds

Metal bi-folds are quite difficult to cover; my fav is Panel Glides for these doors if you have space either side on the walls for the glides to go back onto to.

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Michelle
Nov 17, 2009 6:32 pm
Michelle
Ms Builder
Ms Builder
17 November 2009

Dune roof with Surfmist (light) render

Dune roof with Surfmist (light) render

Bargeboards The 2 vertical boards running at different lines are your bargeboards. :D

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Ms Builder
Nov 17, 2009 8:41 pm
all the sand
all the sand
19 November 2009

Flooring colour for black and white kitchen

Flooring colour for black and white kitchen

Thanks Netadelle i will have to go and have a look there, have only been to beaumonts so far! I think we must have very similar tastes as out kitchen colours, bathrooms…

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all the sand
Nov 19, 2009 11:33 am
swarvy
swarvy
19 November 2009

Can anyone help with the paint colours used here??

Can anyone help with the paint colours used here??

dulux have a colour very similer to that called "Red Box" from memory its very close but it was a few years ago i used it on a feature wall.

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swarvy
Nov 19, 2009 9:49 pm
jbarry
jbarry
19 November 2009

Colour for Benchtops to Match Laminex Blackened Linewood

Colour for Benchtops to Match Laminex Blackened Linewood

Thanks so much everyone for the replies. You've given me some options to look at. If we've got enough left over from our pre-start allowance we will upgrade to…

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jbarry
Nov 19, 2009 11:58 pm
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Jess09
Nov 20, 2009 12:42 am
Jess09
draco76
draco76
21 November 2009

Help!!! How does this look?

Help!!! How does this look?

no. they are Dune... changing my colours to that... :D

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draco76
Nov 21, 2009 12:14 am
kerrin62
kerrin62
21 November 2009

benchtop help please Michelle!!!

benchtop help please Michelle!!!

Thanks Michelle and cazoraz! Glad to know I have made the right choices! :)

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kerrin62
Nov 21, 2009 6:42 pm
kerrin62
themax
themax
22 November 2009

Shabby chic wall paint

Shabby chic wall paint

Phew! Thought i might be grounded for a minute there. :wink:

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themax
Nov 22, 2009 9:06 am
themax
serialstyler
serialstyler
22 November 2009

art work in bedroom

art work in bedroom

Just buy some of those black silhouette wall stickers, you can buy them everywhere now. Then paint some canvas grey & stick them on, whala!!

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serialstyler
Nov 22, 2009 7:45 pm
serialstyler
Stormy
Stormy
22 November 2009

Stool Height

Stool Height

I have 900 benches (plus floating floor) and 63cm high bar chairs. They are perfect. The taller size in that style is 74cm and they fit the 110cm bench/bar. The taller…

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Stormy
Nov 22, 2009 8:04 pm
Stormy
Spa Matz
Spa Matz
23 November 2009

Choosing a good comfy big Sofa

Choosing a good comfy big Sofa
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Don't be fooled when it comes to initial comfiness, a badly manufacture couch may feel nice when you first sit in it but after only a few months it is stretched and…

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Spa Matz
Nov 23, 2009 1:31 am
Michelle
Michelle
23 November 2009

Please help me position my floating shelves..

Please help me position my floating shelves..

4ngi3….you don’t have another wall you would like to use do you? I think the wall you are talking about will look too cluttered if you hang the shelves there.

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Michelle
Nov 23, 2009 10:49 am
Michelle
buildingadreamhome
buildingadreamhome
23 November 2009

Ugly interiors

Ugly interiors
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Not that I know anything about these things, but I can see 3 different styles mixed here and I don't like two of them. The end result is not very…

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buildingadreamhome
Nov 23, 2009 12:16 pm
buildingadreamhome

Dark brown oiled oak :) Will post installed pics when it's done!

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yellowdieselgolf
Nov 23, 2009 9:52 pm
yellowdieselgolf
Roz
Roz
23 November 2009

HELP with bathroom/ensuite/laundry selections

HELP with bathroom/ensuite/laundry selections

Yay!! Glad you decided to go with what you originally had your heart set on... you'll hopefully find the colour choices easier that way... I would agree with Michelle…

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Roz
Nov 23, 2009 10:56 pm
Michelle
Michelle
24 November 2009

Pls Help Choose Facade colours!!?????

Pls Help Choose Facade colours!!?????

You can tell I’m extremely busy at the moment…..my reply to your post. I have no 3?????? :oops: :lol: Sorry, I’m so pushed for time at the moment. :( :( Yes I think you will…

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Michelle
Nov 24, 2009 10:59 am
Michelle
fairy blue
fairy blue
24 November 2009

Help me to purchase a dining table.

Help me to purchase a dining table.

When I say timber I mean something in the colour tones as your flooring. Real timber! :wink: These are just grabbed off Google to show you.…

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fairy blue
Nov 24, 2009 3:19 pm
fairy blue
Michelle
Michelle
24 November 2009

Should wall paint colour match floor colour??? Any tips?

Should wall paint colour match floor colour??? Any tips?

I would say just about any colour will go with your floor tile. You need to use a depth of colour you are happy with, some like darker, some like lighter. Get some…

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Michelle
Nov 24, 2009 6:07 pm
Michelle
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kerrin62
Nov 25, 2009 8:50 am
kerrin62
Michelle
Michelle
25 November 2009

roman/cellular hybrid blinds!

roman/cellular hybrid blinds!

Probably Luxaflex :D

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Michelle
Nov 25, 2009 3:50 pm
Michelle

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