Jason526 posted:Front Door Colour (Dulux equivalent to Caoba)
My north facing pivot door is painted dark. 1 month in, now door is bent and jamming. 
it's not even sunny here in Melbourne.
Builder is…
Jason526 posted:Should we build now or wait?
$700k for a 48SQ house and you think you will get high specs? I'd throw in another $500k to make it livable.
If they can lock in the price for you…
Jason526 posted:Floor plan help - what do you think?
I prefer second one too with the side entry, it is special.
I actually think that the kitchen layout in the second one is better than that in the first one.…
Jason526 posted:Colour Advice
...oh...I'd re consider that mosaic splash back. Is it going to be a country style interior?
It's too busy on the eyes I feel, and too much grout to keep clean.…
Jason526 posted:Colour Advice
Based on your description, I'd go for "Natural Walnut". Your kitchen sounds more on the lighter colour side. Even on Caesarstone website they paired with lighter woodgrain finish.
If your kitchen…
Jason526 posted:Stroud Wildflower 274 open plan ensuit
It's not just the temperature, it's also the water noise from any open ensuite even it's behind walk in robe. If you and your partner get up at different times…
Jason526 posted:Scaffolding question
Mine was up for almost two months, end of Oct to Christmas.
Jason526 posted:West to street, acreage house help!
Would it be an option to build the house structure along the two fence lines, e.g. flipping your plan?
The pool gets pretty much full day sun in summer to enjoy.…
Jason526 posted:Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?
That's good to know.
It was probably chosen due to my cost constraint. $13k of work for about 48m x 2.7m of rendering.
Jason526 posted:Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?
Thanks Simeon,
Hope the rendering will stay in good form overtime, and not cracking or peeling.
Jason526 posted:Is this Hebal or Foam Panels?
Hi forum,
I saw a post a few days ago asking about Hebal panels and polyfoam panels. I'm wondering if anyone can tell what type of panel this is?
Rendering was…
Jason526 posted:2Pac vs Laminate cabinets and Laminate Flooring
2 Pac is more expensive.
https://www.kalka.com.au/blog/differenc ... d-laminate
Laminate and hybrid flooring are in the same price range.
Jason526 posted:Kitchen layout feedback
Option 1&2 are probably the better two options, with Option 1 being the preferred one.
A few suggestions for Option 1:
1. Swap the position of cooktop and sink. It creates better…
Jason526 posted:House plan on irregular block of land
Overall looks great. A nice floor plan. Voids look fine to me where they are. The void above Dining has a window to look out, but below is solid wall?…
Jason526 posted:Facade help!
Your brick colour doesn't look too bad. It's quite neutral. I think it would work well with both white or darker colour schemes. I don't see the need to render…
Jason526 posted:KDR - NBN re-connection process
I'm not exactly sure what the NBN guy told my electrician to install during his first visit. I know that they had to dig a trench from front boundary to…
Jason526 posted:KDR - NBN re-connection process
No, I wasn't charged anything by my internet provider.
On NBN's end, it was still showing "everything in place" even though new house was almost complete. Internet provider submitted a…
Jason526 posted:Duplex floorplan
U shape stairs seem to take up some space. Is there any way your designer can change it to a straight stair? Place the straight stair against the shared wall…
Jason526 posted:KDR - NBN re-connection process
Yes, call your internet provider to set up new connection. They will book NBN to come out.
Not sure if you still have the NBN box from the old house, if…
Jason526 posted:Fence Installation
My old fence was falling apart. After demolition, I had new fence installed. It was around foundation period. My builder had hoped earlier but had trouble getting someone out to…
Jason526 posted:Custom Design
$750k budget for a 45SQ house seems almost impossible from a custom builder. Volume builder is probably the way to go. Many volume builders nowadays do have 5 bedroom designs,…
Jason526 posted:Laundry design with top loader washing machine
I'd probably leave the washing machine space to the corner. Later on you can still add a wall hung dryer without interrupting your top load machine. Integrate your sink/tub into…
Jason526 posted:Anything wrong with this land before I purchase?
Can't predict the site cost until soil test and engineering are done.
I only saw the lot width on their website. If they are confident that they can build, then…
Jason526 posted:Options for door placed incorrectly?
Can't you swap the positions of cavity and door on that pantry sliding door? Doesn't look like a big job for the carpenter.
Jason526 posted:Floor plan considerations for our small block
Yes you are right. Regardless whether you put living or sleeping on western side, west is always going to be heated. So it's really your personal choice. Do you want…
Jason526 posted:Do I need blinds for these windows?
I guess it's really a personal preference...
I have doors to ensuites but I like to have door open while sleeping. Light coming into bedroom through ensuite window definitely not ideal.…
Jason526 posted:Trick to putting up hidden screws?
Give it a go, hope it'll work. At least you can adjust how much stuffing you put in.
I can't tell. I meant to say *sounds like they aren't level from…
Jason526 posted:Trick to putting up hidden screws?
Maybe stuff a tiny piece of foam/sponge in the top corner of the hook to compensate it? Looks like those hooks aren't level to begin with.
Jason526 posted:Anything wrong with this land before I purchase?
109.00 is only an example in the legend for the map. If you say 104.75 at rear, is it the contour line across the backyard or near the back boundary?…
