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DIYer101
DIYer101
6 February

DIY a new subffloor from a loungeroom

DIY a new subffloor from a loungeroom

No access to subfloor unfortunatly. I drilled a small hole and missed a stump , I plan is to cut a man hole and do a proper inspection

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DIYer101
Feb 06, 2024 1:24 am
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Taffy
Mar 15, 2023 6:37 am
Taffy
mingwait
mingwait
3 February 2023

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
Mikey-1
Mikey-1
17 May 2022

Timber flooring species

Timber flooring species
1, 2, 3

thanks for sharing this topic about timber flooring.

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Mikey-1
May 17, 2022 10:23 pm
vincem
vincem
18 September 2021

Polished concrete disaster

Polished concrete disaster

Hi Sarah, I have just gone through exactly the same thing and would love to hear how you went with this as I have a tribunal meeting in a few weeks. Its heart breaking…

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vincem
Sep 18, 2021 6:18 am
caru
caru
24 May 2021

Laminate flooring making "clicking" sound when walked on

Laminate flooring making "clicking" sound when walked on

I have the same experience, newly laid. I think its pretty common especially if the subfloor is not flat..its annoying but not something that i cant live with Are you…

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caru
May 24, 2021 10:25 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
25 April 2021

Open Shower Floor Drain Tiling/Grade/Drainage - OK or not?

Open Shower Floor Drain Tiling/Grade/Drainage - OK or not?

For technical interest only, it is caused by the mutual adhesive attraction of unlike molecules. The molecular cohesive force of water is what holds…

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SaveH2O
Apr 25, 2021 12:08 pm
SaveH2O
Althom
Althom
21 April 2021

installing advice for tiling my kitchen

installing advice for tiling my kitchen

The rubber underlay is required to reduce noise transmission via the floor. If this is removed and not reinstalled it is highly likely that the OP will be forced to rip up…

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Althom
Apr 21, 2021 10:54 am
Althom
Tee3
Tee3
31 October 2020

Hybrid Flooring vs Luxury Vinyl Plank

Hybrid Flooring vs Luxury Vinyl Plank

Hi Kanes Wondering if you did end up pulling the trigger on Korlok? We're still researching and there's a lot of negative reviews about Karndean but its not clear if it…

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Tee3
Oct 31, 2020 2:31 am
the_doesnotexist
the_doesnotexist
5 July 2020

Which type of flooring would you choose and why?

Which type of flooring would you choose and why?

Have you had a look at hybrid flooring? It looked to me more realistic than the vinyl plank and is apparently 100% waterproof. The ones I liked (mid range?) were about…

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the_doesnotexist
Jul 05, 2020 10:46 pm

Hi all, I've recently removed an ugly brick wall unit and am now left with bare concrete surrounded by laminate floating flooring. Unfortunately the exact flooring type is…

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SimSim91
Jun 23, 2020 8:11 pm
vicmik
vicmik
18 May 2020

Laminate floor finishing

Laminate floor finishing

Thanks all for the responses! This was resolved and now looks as it should, anyone with an eye for detail would expect for a "professionally installed" job. The guys that…

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vicmik
May 18, 2020 10:30 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
18 February 2020

Need recommendation of laminate flooring

Need recommendation of laminate flooring

Karndean is Top Quality

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IamSAM
Feb 18, 2020 2:40 pm
IamSAM
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
11 December 2019

Evolution Laminate Floor - Proline

Evolution Laminate Floor - Proline

That would drive me crazy!

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Bebbsy
Dec 11, 2019 2:08 pm
erina12345
erina12345
7 October 2019

Help with choosing hybrid planks

Help with choosing hybrid planks

I had a problem with Paul, he was in a terrible state .I didn't know what to do because I don't know about repairs. On the advice of a friend, I called specialists ,. Now…

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erina12345
Oct 07, 2019 9:09 pm
jderik
jderik
22 September 2019

Laminate Flooring Vendor Suggestions in Melbourne

Laminate Flooring Vendor Suggestions in Melbourne

Does anyone know of an affordable Laminate flooring vendor/installer who is affordable in Melbourne? I have checked a few such as Western Distributor, Carpert Court and…

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jderik
Sep 22, 2019 1:42 pm
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
18 July 2019

Encaustic/cement tile grout issue

Encaustic/cement tile grout issue

had a quote to grind out the sand/cement/grout and regrout using epoxy! $850, seems decent!

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mynameisjonas
Jul 18, 2019 9:44 pm
bitrusty
bitrusty
15 July 2019

Carpet tacks poking feet at doorway

Carpet tacks poking feet at doorway

heh, it really works :)

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bitrusty
Jul 15, 2019 12:21 pm
raj_27
raj_27
11 July 2019

Where to buy carpet in Melbourne?

Where to buy carpet in Melbourne?

Can some one please recommend a good place t get carpet from to replace existing carpet at our new place? I visited Carpet Court and got a quick quote of $65 for square…

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raj_27
Jul 11, 2019 5:49 pm
Angela72
Angela72
26 November 2018

Embelton Bamboo Flooring

Embelton Bamboo Flooring

Hi, Thinking of putting Embelton Aqua Tuf in New England BlackButt, in my home. 1/ Is it better on top of tiles or remove ceramic tiles? 2/ do you need under…

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Angela72
Nov 26, 2018 6:03 pm
pEast
pEast
3 July 2018

Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes

Polished concrete floors with Arden Homes

I hope you have got the answer -

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pEast
Jul 03, 2018 7:31 pm

Please send me photos if any one has Phase mementos porcelain tile 600x600 Beaumont.

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Mukesh
Jun 12, 2018 6:59 pm
gillybean
gillybean
23 April 2018

Australian Timbers REFLECTIONS: BLACKBUTT, CHALICE or MOONLI

Australian Timbers REFLECTIONS: BLACKBUTT, CHALICE or MOONLI

Hey I have no idea sorry! We bought the house established. All I know is we love our Blackbutt floor 💕😊💕

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gillybean
Apr 23, 2018 12:56 pm
gillybean
Johnpbrown
Johnpbrown
27 March 2018

Tile selction

Tile selction

These custom designs are so costly better to go with custom or 3D painted tiles which are less costlier than these custom shaped design tiles. (Not oppose to anyone)

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Johnpbrown
Mar 27, 2018 11:46 pm
Johnpbrown
Johnpbrown
Johnpbrown
27 March 2018

Flooring Options in various areas

Flooring Options in various areas

In TV room & Bedroom, there should be soft rug which will give good feel and look. On the first floor, you can keep marble (Color according to your choice) and same can be…

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Johnpbrown
Mar 27, 2018 11:41 pm
Johnpbrown
13tp
13tp
4 December 2017

Tiles post handover $$$

Tiles post handover $$$

Please help, where can i get reasonable porcelain tiles to buy and any good tilers you know in Melbourne? Thank you all for your help.

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13tp
Dec 04, 2017 9:17 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
17 November 2017

Opinion on polished concrete floors

Opinion on polished concrete floors

I think it comes down to how much you paid. Higher precision = higher costs. By their very nature, polished concrete floors have inherent variations. The nail is…

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arcadelt
Nov 17, 2017 8:37 am
Michelle
Michelle
16 November 2017

Rough cost to install vinyl plank flooring

Rough cost to install vinyl plank flooring

So its this what is called a Looselay plank?

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Michelle
Nov 16, 2017 6:48 pm
Michelle
cazz82
cazz82
3 November 2017

Metricon Flooring- Laminate

Metricon Flooring- Laminate

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has the Rustic Buckwheat flooring installed in their home. Id really like to see it as a whole. Thanks. :)

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cazz82
Nov 03, 2017 12:14 pm
Handyem
Handyem
9 August 2017

Timber Floor Supplier - Greenhill Timber

Timber Floor Supplier - Greenhill Timber

Hi, we're looking at Greenhill Timber as a possible flooring supplier for our property in Melb, but can't find a lot of reviews one way or another for them. Wondering if…

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Handyem
Aug 09, 2017 10:10 pm
Handyem
Samk
Samk
7 April 2017

Left over flooring cheap

Left over flooring cheap

Carpet underlay.. 10mm Dunlop acoustic for sale .. 4 boxes of spotted gum timber for sale 14mm ... left over... pm for prices

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Samk
Apr 07, 2017 6:15 pm
Ezza78
Ezza78
12 February 2017

Floorboards

Floorboards

Anyone decide to put their own floorboards in their new home instead if using the builders supplier? Pros/cons? Did it cost more?

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Ezza78
Feb 12, 2017 9:47 am
Greer
Greer
31 January 2017

Flood damage to subfloor

Flood damage to subfloor

Hi thanks for that. If they keep giving us the run around we will have to go down that path. Hoping it won't come to that though. Thx

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Greer
Jan 31, 2017 2:39 pm
buildingonup
buildingonup
19 December 2016

What flooring is this?

What flooring is this?

Yep slate flooring, a lot of people don't like them but I personally think they look pretty cool, if you modernise the rest and pick the right items they will look…

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buildingonup
Dec 19, 2016 9:10 am
cmo63
cmo63
5 December 2016

Timber Flooring Prep & Installation Costings

Timber Flooring Prep & Installation Costings

Hi I have just put new flooring down on top of ceramic tiles. After a lot of research I decided on Kenbrock smart drop. I couldn't be happier.

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cmo63
Dec 05, 2016 8:18 am
johanna.ram
johanna.ram
12 November 2016

Recommendation Timber and Carpet Flooring in Melbourne

Recommendation Timber and Carpet Flooring in Melbourne

We have engineered timber and it is strong but can get marked. If you have active kids maybe tiles.. but it's really up to you and how you plan to take care. Laminate is…

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johanna.ram
Nov 12, 2016 1:42 pm
johanna.ram
Daniel5510
Daniel5510
16 May 2016

Recomendations for flooring companies in northern melbourne

Recomendations for flooring companies in northern melbourne

Hi, I don't know if you have already decided on what you're doing but there is a good quality and cheaper place in Sunshine... The place is called Western Distributors and…

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Daniel5510
May 16, 2016 10:57 pm
GIBUSET
GIBUSET
29 April 2016

New carpet installation problems

New carpet installation problems

My money is on it being laid in reverse. If so you can tell by running a lint remover (those red suede wand looking things) across both sides of the join in the same way…

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GIBUSET
Apr 29, 2016 6:51 am
yeuwen
yeuwen
21 April 2016

Subfloor and re-stumping problem

Subfloor and re-stumping problem

I have received a breakdown of labor and materials to be deployed in a proposed schedule of work as follows, for a total price point of about 18k. Please help…

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yeuwen
Apr 21, 2016 2:51 pm
Vcm_9
Vcm_9
5 April 2016

anyone doing deals on blackbutt or any other?

anyone doing deals on blackbutt or any other?

Hi, just following this thread because we will need to make the same selections soon... Would love to know of the direct supply

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Vcm_9
Apr 05, 2016 10:45 pm
Vcm_9
Mute88
Mute88
5 April 2016

Self levelling concrete. Anyone know cost?

Self levelling concrete. Anyone know cost?

Thanks for the info. We're not locked into tiles but that what we want in there. It doesnt matter so much that they might feel cold since there's going to be under tile…

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Mute88
Apr 05, 2016 11:12 am
hulk2014
hulk2014
30 March 2016

Flooring without quading around skirting boards

Flooring without quading around skirting boards

You should give the builder a sample of floor and underlay your putting down and get him to pass it on to the stone mansions so they can stop the waterfall end short the…

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hulk2014
Mar 30, 2016 3:03 am
snyde
snyde
20 March 2016

Anyone used Market Timbers in Melbourne?

Anyone used Market Timbers in Melbourne?

$103per sq metre for 189mm wide planks (supply), we're laying them ourselves. Sanding and oiling will be another 3-4k though

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snyde
Mar 20, 2016 9:31 am
snyde
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
29 February 2016

Floating floorboard or glued-down floorboard

Floating floorboard or glued-down floorboard

yep that's what id go with too!

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rebuilder86
Feb 29, 2016 6:56 pm
lizbf85
lizbf85
16 February 2016

laminate or vinyl plank!!! help!! (melbourne)

laminate or vinyl plank!!! help!! (melbourne)

thanks ! we have actually just paid a deposit on laminate after a very longgggg and frustrating process we have decided. we loved the look on vinyl you really coudlnt…

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lizbf85
Feb 16, 2016 9:05 am
goody59
goody59
3 February 2016

Timber Flooring

Timber Flooring

Even lush and warm rugs creates a comfortable temperature. It creates an enjoyable contrast to the cold hardwood. Also you might check for drafts around doors and windows.

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goody59
Feb 03, 2016 3:30 pm
goody59
namtrak
namtrak
10 November 2015

Squeaky Floor

Squeaky Floor

The hardwood floor over the top will get rid of the squeaks for you

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namtrak
Nov 10, 2015 8:30 pm
Aussie141414
Aussie141414
27 September 2015

Cost of upgrading to full height tile.

Cost of upgrading to full height tile.

We are also building through Trager and the price was about 4-5k for full tiling in each Ensuite. Money can be justified elsewhere.

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Aussie141414
Sep 27, 2015 12:32 pm
MinandB
MinandB
23 September 2015

BURBANK Marriott Display in Keysborough - TILES help!

BURBANK Marriott Display in Keysborough - TILES help!

When you have your Edge appointment, they have all the specs for all the display homes there as we picked the wall colour from one of the display homes and they gave us…

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MinandB
Sep 23, 2015 8:33 pm
Penelopec
Penelopec
22 September 2015

Where to order polyflor planks

Where to order polyflor planks

Hi My husband is planning on laying vinyl planks in our home. We want to purchase the polyflor simplay line. Waiting to hear back from polyflor about…

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Penelopec
Sep 22, 2015 11:22 pm

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