dexx posted:Removal of Jason Sliding Door Bolt Lock
God these are such a bad design. Mine fail constantly. The latest has the door jammed in the closed position. I suspect the little steel pin - the…
dexx posted:Robust towel rails?
I have Caroma chrome 900mm double towel rails in my home. They are always falling off the walls. Their mounts are a soft metal - possibly a brass - which…
dexx posted:repainting interior walls - low sheen vs matt
What brand/kind of paint did you use?
dexx posted:repainting interior walls - low sheen vs matt
Before beginning an interior repaint, i spoke to a builder who praised matt paint as opposed to low sheen or satin. His logic was the lack of reflectivity hides imperfections…
dexx posted:Building an outdoor room
I'm planning an outdoor unattached office. I'll be using pine stud frame walls with hardiplank cladding on the outside and gyprock on the inside with batts in between. What are…
dexx posted:modern wall panels?
I'm looking to build a freestanding amenities room. Traditionally, you'd have a pine stud frame clad with gyprock on the inside, fibre cement board on the outside, and insulation in…
dexx posted:Layer for Karndean Vinyl Plank in Perth
Can someone recommend a capable well-priced layer in Perth WA?
dexx posted:Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?
3 years later, the paint still peels away from a well sealed (dulux oil based sealer) section of wall. As most others in this thread have concluded, the issue…
dexx posted:Plasterer in Perth, WA?
The job is done. I can recommend Joel (0439526059) who did a great job at a reasonable price.
dexx posted:Karndean Looselay or?
I like Karndean Looselay. Ive used them in the past. However, today they have become very expensive and there seems to be more competition in the market. So, is there…
dexx posted:Plasterer in Perth, WA?
Can you recommend a good plasterer in Perth? I'm nearly finished gyprock lining a room (walls and ceiling) and i'm wanting a plasterer to come in and make it…
dexx posted:looking for a skylight window
I'm looking for a glass skylight around 1m by 1m to suit a colorbond roof. Ideally it would be open-able like a regular window - with a winder. Can…
dexx posted:collar ties?
I'm considering replacing three 120x35 pine collar ties with 10mm steel rope. It will give me better clearance for the storage space i'm setting up.
dexx posted:collar ties?
Are collar ties in roof framing under compression or tension? I would have thought tension since i cant imagine long spans of 120x35 pine being suitable for compression.
dexx posted:Choice of gyprock/pasterboard?
I'll soon be lining the walls of an extension. The framing is pine and insulation batts will be filling the gap. Gyprock has always worried me as it seems…
dexx posted:Celebration Homes - Lennox - All finished - Garden & Lights
Now that the dust has well and truly settled, are you happy with how your home turned out and happy with how Celebration performed? How were they in terms of…
dexx posted:Choice of anchor into brick?
My concern with the Ankascrews is they could be brittle. Because they are threaded directly into the brick, vibration over time could erode the brick and loosen the screw? Where…
dexx posted:Choice of anchor into brick?
There are so many types of anchors available: Theres coach screws into a ramset plastic plug, theres dynabolts, theres ankascrew masonry screws. What would be the most suitable method to…
dexx posted:Using "C" purlins for a loft floor
I'm in the process of planning to convert some loft space into a storeroom. The flooring will be 900mm wide sheets of "red tongue" 22mm thick particle board. Joists…
dexx posted:I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?
I did my whole house (except for theatre) in Looselay LLP99 Hudson a year ago. It looks great and is easy to keep clean. The only complaint is it has…
dexx posted:Well priced carpet in Perth?
I'm looking to have 6 lineal metres of carpet laid in my theatre. I'm after solution dyed nylon plush or twist with around 50oz per sqm pile weight. Any recommendations?
dexx posted:Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?
I'm seeing the same problem in my home. Again the painter blamed the builder and vice versa. We used Duplux oil based plaster sealer but the paint still comes away…
dexx posted:When do people decide to demolish and rebuild?
The other factor is trying to find a home on a large block (600m+) within a reasonable distance of the CBD. In Perth these are rare as hens teeth. Although…
dexx posted:Recommend demolition company Perth
Whats a typical cost to demolish a 3x1 brick and tile house and clear+level the lot (including minor trees/bushes 3m tall)? Assume no asbestos.
dexx posted:Why is paving concrete so soft?
Ive seen this a number of times - the concrete used for driveways and paths is much softer than the concrete used for house pads. It damages easily. When requesting…
dexx posted:cross over paving cost / recommendation south of river perth
Can anyone recommend who to do the roadbase part for a reasonable price?
dexx posted:Adding a loft extension in WA
One piece of advise i had was that spanning 4m would need trusses or LVL beams of at least 200 high.
dexx posted:Wardrobe doors in Perth?
I'm looking for a supplier of simple panel sliding doors to front a robe recess. The first couple of quotes are very high. Do you have any recommendations?
dexx posted:Adding a loft extension in WA
Even for storage, would the existing ceiling joists need to be reinforced/supplemented to handle frequent foot traffic? Ive given thought to creating a 3x4m storage area in my roof space.…
