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Melbourne, Victoria
Joined 6 November 2011
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12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
Another render colour choice thread

Since both are guarenteed for 10 years then there is only one answer, nope.

12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
DIY - Paving my Driveway - Got some questions

Use render, sand and cement 3-1 mix, since you have a concrete base, only if you know what your doing though because you only get one go at it when…

12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
How to lay tiles on concrete - External

If there is no leveling concerns for water drainage then just pressure or acid wash the concrete then just use normal tiling glue (water based), I would highly recommend get…

12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
Terrazzo step?

Its possible to tile or pave over terrazzo/pebbles, or simply bring it up to its former glory by pressure or acid washing it then applying a sealant to protect it.…

12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
Cost for sandstone tiling - being ripped off??

I am a tiler/coper/paver and would do it for $65 per square meter, glue and grout included, providing it has a concrete slab and its within northern side of melbourne,…

12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
Mortar testing

It shouldnt be coming off with rubbing it with your fingers, mortar is made up of sand and cement, it may need to cure longer, how long did it cure…

12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
Is this a fair price to paint interior steel window?

Sounds like a good price for painting 3 window frames and windows including replacing the fly screen, general rule of thumb is to get 3 quotes.
ps.. how long did he…

12 years12 yearsTomeTome posted:
verandah not as planned.photos!what to do? update new photos

Nothing wrong with asking what you paid for, no more and no less.

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

G'day Bel&Marz,
Great, I will check them out too, thank you!
:)

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

Great, thanks for the link Deb17

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Fiberglass Pool in Perth (WA)

Fair enough, thank you.

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Cutting sand stone - thickness.

I agree with Stewie, it aint worth cutting them, better of keeping them for another job or sell them on eBay and use the money for purchasing the paving with…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Fiberglass Pool in Perth (WA)

Hi AubinGroveFan,
Just curious, but why did you decide on a fibreglass pool compared to a concrete pool?

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

HappyCamper, they may have 8 legs but I can still run faster then them lol

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

LoL HappyCamper, I forgot to mention the Funnel Webs, we have them too ::dizzy::
Thanks Deb17, How much did they charge you and how do…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

Great tips, thank you very much HappyCamper, we have alot of junk around my home as I am a swimming pool and spa builder and we have lots of pavers,…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

G'day HappyCamper and thank you for all that wonderful information, but yes we have many of Red Backs and White Tails around my home, yes I think I will let…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

Fly spray, lol, good one! Yes we had a pest control company come and spray around the "out side" of our home with a protection barrier for pests like Ants,…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Water seepage through concrete (still going!)

Im just having a stab in the dark here but do you have a mains water supply pipe running anywhere near the driveways leaking expansion joint?

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
New concrete driveway on top of old concrete driveway

Whats the difference in the quote with or without the removal of the existing concrete? maybe a good idea to remove the existing concrete your self and save $$$
Why are…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Is this acceptable or common practice

Every expansion joints I have seen have been straight but I cant think of any reason why they should be straight, looks good to me, I agree with onc_artisan.

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Timber stains on concrete...HELP!

Treated pine is normally treated with arsenic isnt it? I always thought by buying treated wood that it protects it from the weather, if so then it cant be very…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Spiders taking over my home

Hi everyone,
I have a problem with spiders making my home there home, they seem to be setting up shop within the brick morter, we have spider webs all over and…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Tiling Laundry Floor - Waterproof?

Its a good idea to water proof any floor surface that has the potential to get wet, yes you can affix tiles to concrete providing you use the correct adhesives,…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Building a Pool

Hey there, how much a meter? thanks Tom.

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Pools - signs of leaking

Hello, snorkles and some food dye, if you spot cracks within the pool or spa just drip a few drops of food dye along the cracks to see if the…

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Melbourne Pool Renovations

Hey there, pending on where you live I can recommend a very good pool and spa builder in Melbourne, cheers.

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Inground pool lining

Hi there, I am a pool and spa tiler, I have alot of experience with vinyl pools, check out my web sites photo album, cheers.

13 years13 yearsTomeTome posted:
Pool tiling in melbourne...

Hello Al, I am a pool and spa tiler, please visit my website for more contact information, thank you Tome.

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