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brissierenovators

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15 years15 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Another..." Is this plan ok" ...lol...sorry...

2! and with onebuild's store changes!
also IMO... i would make bed 2 smaller and bathroom bigger.... i just think the bath and shower space is a bit small when bed…

15 years15 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Order direct from Laminex?

thanks earl... that makes sense... was just trying to avoid the middle man but then that limits my options.

15 years15 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Another..." Is this plan ok" ...lol...sorry...

I agree with what the others said.... i would
- change ensuite to regular bath and double vanity
- close off one of the family areas to be a rumpus
- not enter…

15 years15 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Order direct from Laminex?

Through the course of our very long renovation we want to design and install our own kitchen, bathroom, and lounge room joinery.
The next room we're renovating we want a…

15 years15 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

They arrived... and DH has installed them! Very exciting!
Just wanted to thank everyone again for their help and advice!
One of the rooms all ready just waiting for window (were too…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

We did it! Deposit paid will have windows by end of month!
Came to $946 for two windows... that gave us 15% off window and 10% off crimsafe... but with addition…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

we just went to see G James... impressed. The guy was really nice and helpful and clearly new his stuff! Unlike our experience at Bretts!
We've been quoted approximate prices of…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
new house colours...

hog's bristle is nice but i don't think it works in the kitchen.
i don't know if it's just the photos but the brown joinery looks to have a grey…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Confused choosing interior color

it is a lot of white...but with some orange cushions and paintings on the wall some feature colour can be introduced. without seeing a pic it's hard...but i think it…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
under bench or appliance tower.....

i would go tower... with the island i think you have a nice amount of bench space and towers make oven use soo much easier!

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
downlights predicament

If you stick to the 12v downlights you don't have to use 50watt bulbs. You can use superbright bulbs which are only using 35watts but are as bright. They cost…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Keeping bathroom colours natural

i've seen on another forum a little exclamation mark in a yellow triangle which sits in the top right corner of every post... hit it and the moderators will check…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Dyson Vaccum Cleaners

thanks back pocket
i haven't ever used a top range vacuum cleaner so maybe i have nothing to worry about. it's just that the cheap one we have is useless on…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

Great.. thanks guys.
my fiance has installed windows before so i'm sure there will be no problem. but might chat to G James about it when we go.

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

Thanks Earl
My fiance wants to install them himself...he's a carpenter.
Is this a problem with warranty though?

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
light pendant

you only need one batten. the fitting you pictured will have one spot for wiring...it would be good to check first if it's in the middle or at one of…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
new house colours...

i think whisper white...maybe half strength
as for showing up different on each wall did you use undercoat before testing the samples?
i think you'll need 2 coats of undercoat especially on…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

Thanks Ed... will go check out their showroom next week!

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Dyson Vaccum Cleaners

thanks for the bag info.
Back Pocket.... does it say on the results the best buy for timber floors?

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Architraves around windows and doors OR square edge plaster?

correct me if i'm wrong but i don't think their is an issue with the square set being knocked around...the plasterer should use a metal mesh corner strip (don't know…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Dyson Vaccum Cleaners

saffie...good point about the dust...it irritates me too with our cheap bagless.
maybe going back to good old bag is better.
but are the bags expensive? are they easy to get?

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

Ed...or anyone else...
anything good/bad to say about G James Glass & Aluminium??

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
New here...but 2 years of renovating...and counting...

student interior designer....and....apprentice carpenter!!
we will be laughing one day....right now we're still learning..a whole lot of trial and error!!!

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Dyson Vaccum Cleaners

thanks mek...always good to know the choice results.
we were thinking about getting a miele but then heard dyson was better...might reconsider now. but then that list is from 18 months…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Dyson Vaccum Cleaners

yeh sorry i knew they were bagless...but like you i was surprised to hear filterless!
i'm sure dyson's are not as painful but our cheap bagless is a pain to clean…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
confused! uPVC or aluminium?? cost?

we'll be buying them at different times.. such a long renovation we have to.
we're looking at buying two windows in january. then hopefully another four before july and then who…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Dyson Vaccum Cleaners

my fiance saw a new dyson advertised on TV...apparently bagless and no filter!! would love this!
has anyone heard of it/used it/know what model number it is/know how much it is??
also…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
New here...but 2 years of renovating...and counting...

Hi Colsy
yeh i noticed that too....all these nice new homes!
renovating's fun though...you never know what little surprise is lurking behind the old plasterboard.... :shock:
are…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
safety screens block out too much light??

hadn't thought about reduction of air flow...good point!
would definitely go for easy open from inside if we do it. not worried about stuff being stolen just don't like the idea…

16 years16 yearsbrissierenovatorsbrissierenovators posted:
Induction Cooktops

we have one....love it!
it's miele three plate (reason we chose 3 is i never have more than 3 pots/frypans going at one time!)
have to disagree with ozkarnak...sorry!

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