Sammymac's build! - We have keys!!! :-)

sammymac · Jun 23, 2013 6:51 pm

I think so! :-)

So tired today! Had about 4 hours sleep, have been out for my partners dads birthday, and now I'm at work. Feeling very unproductive and wishing I were at our new home making it all beautiful.
We spent our first night there last night, and LOVED our reverse cycle aircon!

the cakey · Jun 23, 2013 7:32 pm

Welcome to the neighborhood!! We are conveniently renting on matelot while the build on lanyard is happening so you will see us drive by a lot!!!
All the best making your house your home!

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Cracky · Jun 23, 2013 10:18 pm

Congratulations, your new home is beautiful sammymac! Looove your kitchen.

Hope your settling in nicely and enjoying your new home. I have enjoyed reading your thread

sammymac · Jun 24, 2013 7:44 pm

Thanks! I just want to make it all perfect... But hard whilst working and clearing out the other place!

Here's our tile finish for those who wanted to see.
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sammymac · Jun 25, 2013 6:18 pm

New furniture has been delivered! Also have a new bed, a dining table, 8 dining chairs, 2 small tables to assemble. :-(

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joane · Jun 25, 2013 6:35 pm

Very nice lounge! How exciting for you.

Cheers

Jo

Taylor22 · Jun 25, 2013 6:43 pm

Looks good Sammy, when are you getting your blinds?

sammymac · Jun 25, 2013 6:58 pm

Thank you

I love them!

Taylor, we should be getting them next week. They are being made at the moment.

TinaG · Jun 26, 2013 10:06 am

love your tiles Sammy

tasha_is_clueless · Jun 26, 2013 10:29 am

Oooooo where did you get your couch? We are getting a new one as the old one is going in the formal lounge aka the man cave and that is really nice!

sammymac · Jun 26, 2013 1:12 pm

Thanks Tina :-)

We got them from Harvey Norman. They are called 'City'. I'm so happy with the colour!

MalinViktoria · Jun 27, 2013 9:18 am

Yay, you're in!!! ::smile::

I've been away for too long, I missed the whole thing!
I totally know what you mean about the handover "clean"... Ours was the same, although truth be told, the movers made such a mess on the floors and carpets anyway when they were stomping through in their filthy shoes, so it didn't really matter how clean it was before the move. Still annoying though that they can't do a proper clean of the place before handover; it's not that hard, it's an empty house! ::frown::

Our place is really muddy as well at the moment, can't wait to get the landscaping and turf done!
Your couches look great! Can't wait to see more pics of your house when you're a bit more settled! ::kissed::

sammymac · Jun 28, 2013 9:37 am

So.... Having a few issues with my beautiful smartstone bench! I've followed the care instructions and it never looks clean!

Here's a before photo of a few non greasy fingertips.
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This is after I've wiped it with warm soapy water. You can see that the water doesn't touch the fingerprints.
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After its dried
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It's driving me crazy and that's only one small part of it!

fugisan · Jun 28, 2013 9:46 am

The problem with black

if it's grease try some warmer water with more detergent. Should come off. You can always buy the smartstone cleaner but I don't know how much that costs or how effective it is. Have you called Supremes? They may be able to help

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turtleschell · Jun 28, 2013 10:03 am

I use a stone cleaner spray from bunnings. But my bench is cream and always looks clean so maybe I just can't see the grime.
My cabinets always look greasy.. And my laminate floors. Normal dish washing liquid in warm water works on my floors but yet to get my cabinets clean.. Let us know if u find something!

FairmontSAcustom · Jun 28, 2013 11:33 am

Not sure if it is safe to use but I have always found window cleaner great at getting a streak clean finish...

AmyMumma23 · Jun 28, 2013 1:32 pm

Yep I use window cleaner on everything!

joane · Jun 28, 2013 3:14 pm

Hi Sammy,

I have an essastone bench top that has been in for a few months now. On installation I was told to only use water to clean it then if it really needs a polish to use the Cerapol Glass Stove top cleaner and polish (which I happen to have for my stove) but you could also use the Vive glass and mirror wipes which I have also used on the benchtops and also use it for the glass splashbacks which brings them all up beautiful and streak free. The blue cloth in the pack should take off all the greasy marks on the benchtop then you just wipe over with the white one to dry and bring up the shine. These are really cheap and I use them for so many things eg windows in the car!!! (no connection with them just a happy user).
http://www.hillmark.com.au/Products/Cerapol.aspx I use the blue bottle and the green bottle as well. Found in most supermarkets.
Cheers

Jo

sammymac · Jun 28, 2013 3:34 pm

Thanks everyone for your advice. I've sent Fairmont and supreme kitchens an email and will wait to see what they have to say.

1rocky · Jun 28, 2013 4:30 pm

if you find a good product please let us know. i would also like to know how to clean glass splashback without leaving streaks