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SinkOrSwim

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Joined 6 January 2010
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10 years10 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Feature tiles help needed

Hi
We used the same feature tiles in our bathroom niches, there are a few pics on our build thread which are not the best as they have grout all over…

11 years11 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Waterfalls ends 20mm

Hi We have 20mm waterfall and are happy with them

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Under-mount sink/basin

Hi We have a undermount sink in the kitchen and I love it as its easy to clean the bench just wipe all the crumbs straight in. I haven't had…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Gogo's build- outdoor update 99% done

You are most welcome it was great to meet you ! I hoped it helped.
Did you decide to go with the Dune door?
With the stacker doors ours at the back…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Gogo's build- outdoor update 99% done

Hi Gogo
Frames are looking fantastic! Windows and bricks next yay!
Makes me want to build again, am I crazy?

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Kitchen - Minimalist Design Help

Hi Nico_dreambuild
We have a L shape kitchen with Island bench,dropped bulk head over the kitchen and only handles on the lower cupboards with a under cupboard pull out rangehood that…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Burnished wood/licorice linea gloss

Hi Gogo
We have a single pantry door that can either pivot in or pivot out. It opens back inline with the wall then the pantry begins. I didn't realise it…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Burnished wood/licorice linea gloss

Yes we nearly forgot the media room unit it was a last minute decision, The burnishwood will look great!
The pantry door that MrZebra was talking about is what we have…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Burnished wood/licorice linea gloss

Hi Gogo
We have burnished wood in crystal gloss on the home theatre media unit and smokey sapelle in cystal gloss on all our vanity's and laundry. I only really notice…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Thanks Loretta and Kiwi,
It took me ages to find plastic bottles large enough for the shower niche, I put the letters on so the girls wouldn't mix up the conditioner…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Hi Gogo
Thank you we are very happy with the house, yes looking back it was fairly stressfree but at the time it didn't seem that way. Too many decisions to…

12 years12 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Hello All,
Sorry the photo's are a little late, first we didn't have any internet access then couldn't find the camera. Located the camera only to misplace the charger and cables.…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Coolness - WE ARE IN!
Not much in the way if internet connectivity at the moment, will update on all of the fun as soon as we can...

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Laminex Stipple Seal

We have Stipple seal in our kitchen which will hopefully be finished wednesday. The stipple seal is on the lower cupboards and panel pantry door, as well as the…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Laundry Benchtop

You can try Paradise Kitchens - they can do flat pack, or just the benchtop its self.
http://www.paradise-kitchens.com.au/benchtops.php

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Time for another update -
How much can happen in such a short space of time - the builder has been great with pushing the house along now we have…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
standard downlights now to convert to LED bulbs later on

So my 2c worth - because I am in what seems to be the same boat...
Summary from what I can tell between MR16 and GU10
MR16 - Low voltage, requires a…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Thanks Loretta and BBall,
What a difference a couple of weeks makes... Lots of action at the moment, tiles, paint, plumbing and the list goes on...
BBall - We tiled to…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Quick update
The tilers have been working flat out on our wet areas and the plumber arrived for some more of the outside plumbing today as well - painters have completed…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

BBall,
Still going well, if i had to say anything it would be that they are a little slow at times and because we are a little picky :-)

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Media Centre or Blu Ray for playing movies from HDD

BR Players can play DVD.
A lot of them can also play movies from USB, what format movies it can play depends on the player. Have not looked so will let…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Question for electrically minded people!

If you have three phase wired from the power pole to your power box it will allow you to choose what you want to use ( either single phase 240…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
LED downlights

How do you want people to register interest - my hand is up...

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
PGH Bricks

We are using PGH - Mild Steel - a much lighter brown.
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39881&start=20
Take a look at their displays if you can....
http://www.pghclay.com.au/Bricks/Defaul ... ItemId=160
A…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

OK - Picture time,
Still lots of activity, doors and plastering mostly.
The heavy rain on the weekend wet some of the plaster board - nothing that cant be sorted.
The front…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Anyone building with Tevelle in Sydney?

ellvic,
Happy to let you know of the experience that we have had so far - most of which is up on home one for all to see.
SOS

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Anyone building with Tevelle in Sydney?

Hi There ellvic,
Great to see you and to hear you are going to build with the Trevelle team...
SOS...

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

OK,
Quick update - in short still very busy onsite - I promise photos real soon.
Most if not all of the minor issues have been nutted out, the rear door issue…

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
COMPRESSED BAMBOO DECKING

We like the look - maybe a little darker...
A few questions
As with the others - how to maintain them?
Typical life expectancy?
Under cover or in full sunlight?
Thanks

13 years13 yearsSinkOrSwimSinkOrSwim posted:
Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes - Updated Pics Pg3

Just a quick update for anyone following this thread
There has been lots of activity both onsite and layouts for us to verify...
The plumbers have been busy - about half way…

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