Black/brown varnish for wardrobe
We have an existing mid-brown Tasmanian Oak wardrobe which doesn't match the rest of the furniture and we would like to change it to a black/brown finish.
We also plan to…
"Black Japan" stained deck on balcony
We have a small balcony (3.5m x 2.5m) open on one side which I have decked with edged with treated pine decking timber.
The rest of the unit has floorboards…
Long Glass Desk top
We're looking for a solution to our need for a desk in the study area of the bedroom.
We'd like a glass desk top 2870x750 which would allow it to…
LED Strip Light Selection
Having decided what type of LED strip to use I'm now trying to select the appropriate driver. The LED strip under the kitchen counter won't need to be dimmable …
In wall speakers Vs sound bar for surround system
I have planned to use in-ceiling speakers a distributed audio system but If we put all 5 speakers up there I think it would have a problem insulating the sound…
In wall speakers Vs sound bar for surround system
We're in the process of redeveloping our apartment and I plan to add a surround system in the living room.
We are building a false chimney breast for a fireplace we…
Hidden AV System & Media Server with remote access
We've got a sparkie in to wire up the place including the network cabling - although I fail to see why it needs a "Ticketed" person to do network cabling…
Hidden AV System & Media Server with remote access
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Charcoal Floorboards
Thanks - I have a feeling that Black Japan may be "too black" for our requirements - we want a gray/black colour if possible.
It occurs to me that the only…
Charcoal Floorboards
We're in the process of renovating our apartment (pics/plans )
The wooden floor is Kauri Pine stained an orangey brown colour which is attractive but since we're removed a wall we're…
Hidden AV System & Media Server with remote access
We're in the process of renovating our apartment and I plan to use a Media Server to take ALL of our media content, to hide as much of the kit…
Air Conditioning Output Requirement for 85 sqM unit
We've been obtaining quotes for split systems for our soon to be renovated unit in Sydney and I have the distinct feeling that the solution is being over specified.
The outdoor…
Sarking on a tiled roof?
If you live in a high-wind area or an area prone to bush fires I would recommend that you specify heavy-duty fibreglass reinforced sarking materials e.g. ,
Just wondering who has Laminate Flooring throughout house?
I have laminate through my flat in the UK and although I've had tenants in there for 3 years, it's still showing few signs of wear and tear. The flat…
timber laminated flooring
Try the Fish Tank Weight calculator .
I estimate (using average figures) your tank weighs around 623.44 Kg but you'd be able to get a more accurate figure by inputting the…
LED Strip Light Selection
Thanks all - In the end we found the only way to choose between the various options was to go to a showroom and see them lit for comparison -…
Anyone used consolidator to import from USA?
I've also been looking at eBay plus I have a huge list of Bookmarks for both deco originals and repro items.
Currently we're looking for:
- Rectangular 6/8 seater Dining Table &…
Smoke Detector Replacement
We live in a unit in a block which has huge mains-connected smoke detectors EVERYWHERE (see pics) - probably over 20 years old and linked back to the central…
Anyone used consolidator to import from USA?
Hmm - I would have thought that shipping multiple objects from different suppliers one at a time would always work out more expensive than shipping the whole lot in one…
Under-tile heating for bathroom & WC
I've also had a quote from Speedheat and think we'll probably go with them. It does include thermostats.
Duct-Connected Aircon Units above wardrobe
I think you've supplied almost all the info I need although I'm a bit confused about Daikin's model numbers.
Am I right in thinking that the only difference between the CDXS25EAVMA…
Duct-Connected Aircon Units above wardrobe
We're looking at having a 4-head (4MKXS series) Daikin Super-Multi Split System installed.
We want to install 2 duct-connected head units above a custom built-in wardrobe - how much space do…
Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels for Balcony
We have a covered balcony approx W 3500mm x D 1600 with a 2700mm high white-painted fibrous plaster ceiling attached to joists. The balcony is open on one side W…
Under-tile heating for bathroom & WC
I've been investigating under-tile heating options for installation during our upcoming renovation of the existing bathroom and creation of a separate WC (by blocking off a hallway). The bathroom area…
Anyone used consolidator to import from USA?
We're in the process of renovating an art-deco unit in Sydney and in the USA there's a much wider range and cheaper prices (>50% less) for deco stuff (particularly lighting…
Creation of Ethanol fireplace with TV niche above
I've now heard from the fireplace manufacturers and they've informed me that the maximum recorded temperature at the top of the Firebox is 44-50 deg C.
So I've revised the design…
Creation of Ethanol fireplace with TV niche above
The output of the burner is 14 Mj/h – 13,000 BTU – 3.5 Kw/h. (they also do a smaller model which is 9.76 Mj/h – 9247 BTU – 2.71 Kw/h)
Also…
Creation of Ethanol fireplace with TV niche above
We're in the process of renovating a 1930s unit in Potts Point, Sydney.
We plan to have a custom fireplace & false chimney breast using the with the ,…
Thermostatic Shower Mixer
As I understand it, if a product meets EU standards then it is acceptable for use in Australia.
Looks like a protectionist measure to me!
LED Strip Light Selection
I'm planning to put white LED striplights under the benchtop edge of our new gloss black kitchen to provide a glam effect without being dazzling
However,…
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