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samcg
samcg
24 July 2022

Plantation Shutters & Flyscreens

Plantation Shutters & Flyscreens

Hi Did you find a way to remove your fly screens? I am having the same issue with my flyscreen and the plantation shutters in the way, and I can't clean the window (or…

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samcg
Jul 24, 2022 7:00 pm
samcg

We're having the study at the front of the house, and they're the long length facade awning windows. I was planning to put shutters on these windows as I like the look,…

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mcbks
Oct 04, 2021 4:30 pm
EmmaK8
EmmaK8
3 November 2019

Freedom furniture ceiling mount curtain - help!

Freedom furniture ceiling mount curtain - help!

We purchased an s-fold sheer curtain and track...except we can’t work out how to ceiling mount it. The brackets look like they’re the wrong size for the track, but…

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EmmaK8
Nov 03, 2019 7:12 pm
EmmaK8
arcadelt
arcadelt
4 January 2018

Affordable Blinds

Affordable Blinds

What do you consider expensive and affordable?

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arcadelt
Jan 04, 2018 9:04 pm
Joelleg6
Joelleg6
17 September 2017

Basswood plantation shutters

Basswood plantation shutters

Has anyone had Basswood plantation shutters for at least a few years? I'd like to hear about how durable they are and get recommendations for suppliers?

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Joelleg6
Sep 17, 2017 1:24 am
Joelleg6
Gaudi
Gaudi
27 February 2017

Tinting double glazed windows

Tinting double glazed windows

Hi I was wondering if anyone had experience with tinting double glazed windows-toughened and non toughened? There is information online about double glazed windows heating…

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Gaudi
Feb 27, 2017 1:32 am
Zhenhua
Zhenhua
28 January 2017

Install curtain on plaster wall?

Install curtain on plaster wall?

I bought some curtains and curtain rods from IKEA the other day but couldn't get them fixed on the plaster walls. The screws are not able to hold the rod and…

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Zhenhua
Jan 28, 2017 12:28 am
Bruce123
Bruce123
27 January 2017

Side Overhang For Curtain Rail

Side Overhang For Curtain Rail

I have a window door combination - 1800mm wide with the door on one side making up half of that (900mm). I want to install curtains over the window/door so need to install…

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Bruce123
Jan 27, 2017 9:42 pm
Craigasaurus
Craigasaurus
18 December 2016

Large sliding door - which blinds?

Large sliding door - which blinds?

I'm also struggling with this. We have a 6.3m sliding door that has 6 pa els and opens from the middle. I've looked into vertical honeycomb blinds but they are too…

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Craigasaurus
Dec 18, 2016 1:16 pm
kylz4
kylz4
20 November 2016

Face fit or recessed rollers?

Face fit or recessed rollers?

I selected face fit roller blinds as it blocks light out better but now we are a bit worried with how it will look sticking out on every window!? Does anyone have any pics…

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kylz4
Nov 20, 2016 10:37 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
25 July 2016

Can double-glazing avoid curtains/blinds on bifolds?

Can double-glazing avoid curtains/blinds on bifolds?

I don't like to destroy reputations, but I have encountered some pretty bad flies...

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ECOECO
Jul 25, 2016 3:46 pm
ECOECO
rachaellhallett
rachaellhallett
1 July 2016

Is this acceptable? Pics included.

Is this acceptable? Pics included.

The stitching sticks out as bad to me. I'd be asking them back to investigate the stitching and then mention the creases to et their pro opinion on when they should fall…

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rachaellhallett
Jul 01, 2016 2:31 pm
MT70
MT70
21 June 2015

Honeycomb blinds alternative to roller blinds

Honeycomb blinds alternative to roller blinds

After pros and cons of honeycomb blinds. I have just discovered them and think they might look better in our bedrooms instead of a block out roller. I plan on using…

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MT70
Jun 21, 2015 2:42 pm
MT70
Carla99
Carla99
23 February 2015

5m roller blinds

5m roller blinds

Hi everyone I'm in need of a light diffusing roller blind to go under my posh new drapes...problem is the window is 5m tall! Anyone been able to source such a long blind?…

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Carla99
Feb 23, 2015 4:22 pm
Carla99
4walls
4walls
3 January 2015

Energy efficiency and window coverings

Energy efficiency and window coverings

Initially thoughts would be for a floor to ceiling double track s fold curtain. S fold as it is a contemporary look and in most cases can take up less fabric (ie reduce…

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4walls
Jan 03, 2015 6:49 pm
4walls
evec
evec
2 November 2014

Curtains & Blinds Help! South East Melb Companies? Recommend

Curtains & Blinds Help! South East Melb Companies? Recommend

hahah, so true. you are lucky that you didn't have issues with fencing. ATM nothing is happening on both our…

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evec
Nov 02, 2014 1:54 am
evec
staceyd
staceyd
29 August 2014

highlight windows?

highlight windows?

Any ideas for something that will work for a highlight window, as well as a 3 panel sliding door? I'm hoping to get something cohesive. I thought about panel glides and a…

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staceyd
Aug 29, 2014 12:08 pm
joannek
joannek
13 August 2014

Window coverings

Window coverings

Impish73 thanks for the suggestion. I'm seriously considering the honeycomb blinds. I'd never heard of them before.

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joannek
Aug 13, 2014 3:06 am
vc213
vc213
22 June 2014

Buy 29mm curtain rods online

Buy 29mm curtain rods online

Hi, Can anyone suggest where I can buy 29mm curtain rod conduit online? I'm looking for silver and am happy to make the curtain rods. Locally I can only get 19mm…

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vc213
Jun 22, 2014 10:39 pm
onggie
onggie
15 June 2014

Plantation Shutters - Timber or PVC?

Plantation Shutters - Timber or PVC?

Can't remember the name but the place we used were in Crystal St Petersham. I wouldn't say they were the best but gave good advice and a good…

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onggie
Jun 15, 2014 10:26 pm
colebatchd
colebatchd
21 March 2014

Window treatment for leadlight bay window

Window treatment for leadlight bay window

The interior designer was hopeless. We just put simple roll blinds on, pretty happy, they stay out of the way when up.

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colebatchd
Mar 21, 2014 10:07 pm
Agape
Agape
12 November 2013

Window Furnishings ... Totally stuck for ideas

Window Furnishings ... Totally stuck for ideas

I really do like the idea of the roller blinds being hidden behind a panel, will have to google some images of this and this is the EXACT look I am after (clean, bare,…

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Agape
Nov 12, 2013 1:33 pm
wombie
wombie
5 October 2013

Are my plantation shutters defective?

Are my plantation shutters defective?

WOW that doesn't look good at all and I feel for you as you go ahead and outlay good money and that's the quality of finish you get :? My wife is obsessed with this…

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wombie
Oct 05, 2013 10:15 pm
wombie
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
2 May 2013

Plantation Blind Recommendations

Plantation Blind Recommendations

Hi there, go for cost less decor blinds. Teresa is the contact. Tell her Ross sent you. Very good value, amazing quality and she's an interior designer so can provide…

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mynameisjonas
May 02, 2013 8:51 pm
namweng
namweng
17 April 2013

Blind manufacturers?

Blind manufacturers?

Hi Namweng, I posted a few weeks ago to let you know of my blinds manufacturer, just to give an update... I didnt end up going with him, we have…

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namweng
Apr 17, 2013 2:14 pm
leighton
leighton
11 December 2012

Plantation shutters letting lots of light through..

Plantation shutters letting lots of light through..

They do let in some light but it is in the design. Yours seem to let more light in that the best ones. No luck huh?

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leighton
Dec 11, 2012 8:33 am
leighton
delatite13
delatite13
31 July 2012

Fly screens &see thru roller blinds-problem distorting view?

Fly screens &see thru roller blinds-problem distorting view?

Thanks for that Ed :: We do have nice views to see so will check with piece of fly screen like you suggested when we chose our fabrics.

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delatite13
Jul 31, 2012 10:36 am
delatite13
deb17
deb17
23 June 2012

Blinds or curtains ??????

Blinds or curtains ??????

danni, I have put the pictures back up, they are not the best quality photos as I took them with my…

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deb17
Jun 23, 2012 3:09 pm
megg
megg
4 February 2012

Roller Blind instead of Scrim / Sheers

Roller Blind instead of Scrim / Sheers

Hi Mr Zebra, Thanks for the link. I went to a curtain shop this week, and the fellow there suggested a type of stiff scrim, that's made into blinds. It doesn't have an…

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megg
Feb 04, 2012 10:25 pm
megg
megg
megg
22 January 2012

Places to purchase cheap curtain fabric

Places to purchase cheap curtain fabric

After finding on another forum a couple of companies that sew made to measure curtains in Melbourne, one being Sharon's curtains and blinds, who are cheaper, but I would…

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megg
Jan 22, 2012 9:30 am
megg
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
25 November 2011

Window coverings melbourne

Window coverings melbourne

There are a few out there. I shpped around a bit. Checked with Vista, Blinds Factory, intoBlinds, Victory Blinds, Timbershades and Bass Blinds & Shutters. Vista and…

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rajan_g4
Nov 25, 2011 7:20 pm
rajan_g4
morox
morox
23 October 2011

Custom Made Curtain & Blinds - Rec's needed Melb Outer East

Custom Made Curtain & Blinds - Rec's needed Melb Outer East

I want to start getting a couple of companies out to quote on blinds & curtains at our new build. Can anyone recommend any companies they've had a positive experience…

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morox
Oct 23, 2011 4:32 pm

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