Riksters place - Kid's play area

Casa2 · Oct 13, 2008 8:22 am

Thanks donuts,

I've been reading so much from different posts that I'm getting lost about who said what. So it's Boral Silkwood in Jarrah and both Rikster and Phoenix (Spotted Gum) have had troubles with how easily it scratches. However, Spoiltprincess (Sydney Blue Gum) has had no problem.

I'm currently going with Boral Silkwood, but the mixed reports have got me worried (and result in me forgetting who said what!).

I wonder if Boral have changed their finishing process or something.

Also, it's a pity you can't (or can you?) lay a floating floor under a kitchen island. It sure would make it look nicer.

Cheers,
Casa

donuts · Oct 13, 2008 8:26 am

Casa2

Thanks donuts,

I've been reading so much from different posts that I'm getting lost about who said what. So it's Boral Silkwood in Jarrah and both Rikster and Phoenix (Spotted Gum) have had troubles with how easily it scratches. However, Spoiltprincess (Sydney Blue Gum) has had no problem.

I'm currently going with Boral Silkwood, but the mixed reports have got me worried (and result in me forgetting who said what!).

I wonder if Boral have changed their finishing process or something.

Also, it's a pity you can't (or can you?) lay a floating floor under a kitchen island. It sure would make it look nicer.

Cheers,
Casa

Yep, it sure is confusing :shock:

I'm just glad we are getting our builder to do it, even if it is costing us more :roll:

Our floorboards go all the way under our kitchen. But they are solid nailed to plywood on our slab. But I guess this is different and you have already discounted that by the sound of your research?

Casa2 · Oct 13, 2008 8:30 am

donuts,

Do you know what your builder is using and thicknesses (for both floorboards and plywood)?

Cheers,
Casa

donuts · Oct 13, 2008 8:35 am

It's Tassie Oak (Gunn's), thickness 12 or 13 mm, sorry not sure how thick the plywood was but the leftover bits I saw looked pretty thin - not more than 5mm I would say?

Casa2 · Oct 13, 2008 8:41 am

So it's back to the drawing board for me! Rather than hijack Rikster's thread, I'll start a new thread on flooring options.

oztish · Oct 13, 2008 11:44 am

Rikster & Bec - Looks gorgeous as per the rest of the house. Simply beautiful. Can't wait to see the final rooms now.

Clarity · Oct 14, 2008 2:30 pm

Beautiful.

Your rooms look lovely, the kitchen and laundry are my favourites..(probably because in my house, they'll be the 2 rooms I spend most of my time in :roll:

cooking and washing for 3 busy kids...) I hope mine look as wonderful as yours.

The family room and curtins are stunning too!

kirribilli · Oct 15, 2008 2:02 am

Lovely rooms! Those wonderful doors, makes a fabulous useable area! and I love the integrated dishwasher and fridge! ::cheerleader::

Rikster · Oct 16, 2008 7:38 pm

Here's a couple of exciting :oops:

pics....

Our driveway gets poured tomorrow !!! - no more trudging mud into the house (after it's dried of course) :lol:

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donuts · Oct 16, 2008 8:03 pm

That's one long driveway Rikster! What colour is it going to be? Plain cincrete, or exposed aggregate, or...???

Facade still gorgeous *sigh*!

Southies · Oct 16, 2008 8:06 pm

donuts

Facade still gorgeous *sigh*!

I have the same reaction donuts when I see Rikster's photos........simply breathtaking

Rikster · Oct 16, 2008 8:11 pm

donuts

That's one long driveway Rikster! What colour is it going to be? Plain cincrete, or exposed aggregate, or...???

Facade still gorgeous *sigh*!

It's going to be plain concrete, but coloured through. Should match the gutters etc.
We decided to go for plain, as it is a large area & we didn't want it to stand out too much & detract from the house.

Glad you like the facade too, that's why we chose the house really.

bobbuilder · Oct 16, 2008 8:19 pm

That's it decided, next house we build will be with youngs! Looks great.

Have you been pleased with the experience with your builder?

Rikster · Oct 16, 2008 8:25 pm

bobbuilder

that's it decided. next house we build will be with youngs! looks great.

have you been pleased with the experience with your builder?

On the whole, yes we have been. There's been mistakes along the way, but they are always willing to admit mistakes & clear them up. They certainly do it all for you. Since Young's completed the house, we have been arranging all the other works ourselves & dealing with the council. Now I have realised how easy Young's make it all seem. I must say I'd rather eat a maggot sandwich than deal with the council again !

oztish · Oct 16, 2008 8:35 pm

Edited to say thanks Rikster for sharing more photos...

wonderland · Oct 16, 2008 9:49 pm

Wow the house continues to amaze! Beautiful.
Too bad about the floors scratching, but if it's any consolation, it looks darn good!!

I'm hoping to go for either Jarrah or Sydney Blue Gum. I'm torn at the moment. Your Jarrah doesnt look as dark? Are you happy with the colour?

Els · Oct 16, 2008 9:51 pm

Thanks for keeping us updated Rikster and Bec!!

Your laundry looks better than our bathrooms :shock:

Simply gorgeous!

Can't wait to see the driveway, we are looking at doing the same thing, but it will cost heaps as we have a very long driveway.

Rikster · Oct 16, 2008 10:15 pm

wonderland

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Wow the house continues to amaze! Beautiful.
Too bad about the floors scratching, but if it's any consolation, it looks darn good!!

I'm hoping to go for either Jarrah or Sydney Blue Gum. I'm torn at the moment. Your Jarrah doesnt look as dark? Are you happy with the colour?

We decided to go for a dark floor because it would seem wood ( feel free to correct me if you know better this is just my opinion) over time it gets lighter and more yellow. Over the short time we've had our floor it's already quite a bit lighter particularly near the stacker doors and where there is natural light.

But you're right, in the photo's the floor doesn't look like Jarrah - That's just the photo. This is a classic example of how you should be careful copying our colours as they look different in life!

Judie · Oct 16, 2008 11:08 pm

So close to finishing now. Bet you can't wait to use the driveway?! The house looks even more stunning from the pic at the bottom of the drive.

And about Council? Well, we've just put an S96 in to move a sliding door and a window. Hopefully it will be approved before it gets to the maggot stage.

Judie

nicmic7475 · Oct 17, 2008 5:40 am

What an absolutely gorgeous house!

Congratulations to you both for a job well done!

Great to see colour, good on you for having the confidence to do it!

When can we move in