ash108 posted:Pest Control - do before or after new carpet is laid?
Thanks RoyalBlue, always good feedback from you!
I think based on your feedback I might be best to just hold off on the pest control until the carpet is laid and…
ash108 posted:Pest Control - do before or after new carpet is laid?
No ones got any idea about this situation?
ash108 posted:Where to buy HMP light and power switch covers in Sydney?
Cheers thanks everyone. I finally got in contact with HPM again and they advised that their switch faceplates can be obtained from places like Bunnings, Mitre 10, JR Turk, etc…
ash108 posted:Where to buy HMP light and power switch covers in Sydney?
Hi all,
Ive been searching for the HPM Excel range of light switch covers to put into my home (http://www.hpm.com.au/Products.aspx?pid=20) but cant seem to find them anywhere.
Is…
ash108 posted:Pest Control - do before or after new carpet is laid?
Hi all,
I have a 3 bedroom apartment and currently it has a bare floor since the old carpet and underlay were recently ripped out. I am waiting for the new…
ash108 posted:Painting skirting and doors
Thanks Dukekamaya. The paint that I'll be painting over is not dark as such, just a bit creamy off white which seems to happen to whites when exposed to light…
ash108 posted:Painting skirting and doors
Hi all,
Basically I want to repaint my skirting, doors, and picture rails. Now they have been painted before, so I just want to clarify if what Im thinking is right…
ash108 posted:Advice on which carpet + underlay combo to choose
Hi Ash,
Thanks for your very informative and helpful response as always. The current carpet that I have in my apartment is a cheap plush with black rubber underlay underneath -…
ash108 posted:Tradie GST discount for no reciept?
Thanks guys, yeah i thought that to be safe for the long term, the best thing I could do is take a receipt. FYI, his invoice was professional, listing his…
ash108 posted:Tradie GST discount for no reciept?
Hi all,
I recently was in touch with a tradie/handyman to get him to do a few things around my place. He gave me a quote which I was happy with,…
ash108 posted:Advice on which carpet + underlay combo to choose
Hi Ash,
Thanks for your feedback and great information on tufts as well as what to look out for with stain protection. However many carpet places that I have been to…
ash108 posted:Advice on which carpet + underlay combo to choose
Hi Ash,
Thanks for your feedback. Before posting I actually went through many threads on SDN's and underlays. However my questions were more focused on the choices I listed below. Based…
ash108 posted:Advice on which carpet + underlay combo to choose
Hi all,
Initially I was going to tile my 3 bedroom apartment, however after finding out about the excessive noise restrictions, bylaws and potential associated fines, not to mention the time…
ash108 posted:Flooring dilemma - Tiles or Timber?
As far as I know, body corporates do not have say as to what you put INSIDE your apartment. Whether it be tiles, carpet or timber floor boards, they cannot…
ash108 posted:Flooring dilemma - Tiles or Timber?
Thanks so much for providing the name of the adhesive Charlie! That will really help me on this situation. Just a question on the underlay though, wont it result in…
ash108 posted:Picture rails.......paint before or after the walls?
Thanks so much for your feedback! The picture rails do seem to look much better painted the same colour as the walls in your picture. I would have loved to…
ash108 posted:Custom made cornices anyone?
Cheers thank you so much for your help Dukekamaya 
I wish there was a double thumbs up + smiley face emoticon for you!
ash108 posted:Custom made cornices anyone?
Hey all,
I want to get a new built in wardrobe put into the main bedroom, and the previous one ripped out and dumped. Now I've had a quote from a…
ash108 posted:Replacing bathroom accessories
Wow thanks for the link thats awesome. However prior to installing such products, I must remove the previous ones and need to know what the best way is to remove…
ash108 posted:Picture rails.......paint before or after the walls?
I didnt think of that! Nice one, thanks muchly!
ash108 posted:Replacing bathroom accessories
Hi all,
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Sydney seems to be coping some good weather
Anyhoo.....i have two bathrooms, one main and one ensuite. Both…
ash108 posted:Picture rails.......paint before or after the walls?
Thanks guys for your feedback and helping me clarify the situation, very helpful indeed!
Kek, painting them the same or similar colour as the walls seems like a good idea, although…
ash108 posted:Picture rails.......paint before or after the walls?
Hi all,
I unfortunately have picture rails in my apartment. I am not a fan of them (ok I hate them). I wanted to take them off and have the area…
ash108 posted:Flooring dilemma - Tiles or Timber?
Hahahaha.....thanks for your enthusiasm! Oh God how I needed a bit of a chuckle after such an exhaustive day. I see you are passionate about carpets, and thats great, however…
ash108 posted:Flooring dilemma - Tiles or Timber?
Hi all,
I've recently purchased a new 3 bedroom apartment on the top (2nd) level. Currently the apartment has carpeting all the way through the place, except for the usual (bathrooms,…
ash108 posted:Painting over different colours
Hi Stormy,
Apologise for my belated response. Many thanks to you for your detailed feedback. It was very useful and assisted me greatly in the last few days getting my prep…
ash108 posted:Painting over different colours
Hi Stormy,
Many thanks for your response and advice, it was very helpful and clearly you know your stuff! Just a question though - you mentioned that I should start with…
ash108 posted:Painting over different colours
Hi all,
I've just joined this God-send of a website which I found while looking for advice on renovating my newly purchased apartment. At the moment I am in desperate need…
