Hi All
Looking at predominately using a black / dark timbergrain loo cabinetry in our kitchen / home cabinetry but concerned about fingerprints and marks.
see below for examples


Has anyone had any…

Hi BapsZerg, what product did you use for that timber cladding?

Hi Bon88, i am owner building a 2-storey build but have engaged a builder who is happy to assist in supervising the build. Feel free to PM me if you…

Sorry, the splashback is Legni Vintage Grey

Hi all
Looking for help and suggestions in selecting a our pendant light to go a above the kitchen I island bench::

Floor tile is 600x600 Porcelain - Link…

Mini Update:

Thanks Kabaw,

Yes there was a bit of hiatus with replys, had a few things on got lazy with posts ahah..

To answer your decking questions, don’t worry I had…

Thanks cat, they are Oakville Crimson Spire, flowering plum. They grow tall and skinny with purple leaves. In early spring they cover in white flowers

Turf has been installed! Ended up using Palmetto for good shade tolerance.
Hopefully i can keep it looking this green.
Not to sound arrogant but loving how its all coming together, it…

Sorry for the long overdue update photos, have had slow progress with lots of rain on weekends and being away for work, almost complete now
- just have to wait a…

Hi Mirz, sorry for the late reply. To answer your questions:
1. I went with 20mm, you can get higher pressure.
2. I went with a Hunter X-Core, if you can go…

Have a look at my rear landscaping build thread, I did my own 2D and 3D plans, it helped me with alot having 3D to trully see the final look…

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback as always. Makes it all worthwhile.

If they are doing it best let them do it, its a small part of the overall process.
What kind of concrete, exposed aggregate or is it for footings?
I did my…

You don't need to wait, you just to make sure ground is prepared appropriately, ie compaction, gravel/crushes limestone etc. Your concrete installer should be able to advise or are you…

Thanks rosemi
A little monday update:

thanks for the words of encouragement, makes it all worthwhile.
Cant wait to get some green in there.

Hi all, long overdue update, decking boards are going on slowly, should be all finished by mid sept, ready for planting!

Thanks Mirz, planning definately helps keep the costs down and my sanity in check!
I used porcelain tiles around the pizza oven, as its a outdoor application, a special epoxy…

Thanks, always appreciate the feedback.
I cant beleive its been almost a year since i started, didnt expect it would take that long. But when you have only weekends to work…

Thanks kabaw, i will try and get a bunch of photos this weekend to post, have planted my 8 ornamental plum trees (bare rooted) also.

Sorry for lack of update, its been a slow month, rainy weekends, got sick and also doing a bit of planting. Our frangipani is in:

Also, all the decking sub floor…

Yes i had remove a bit of sand to bring the levels down, i need to have ~50mm at least between sand and the bottom of my bearers.
Sand was removed…

it is, but with anything it takes a little time to learn your way around.
Its as easy as, it worth doing some tutorials online.
You can get it for 30…

I just use AutoCAD

Just wanted to post a quick update, decking bearers in. Joists shouldn't take long to install before i can start laying Jarrah Boards. Cant wait.

Thanks Batesy, i cant wait either, the end is definitely near.

Hi kabaw,
I purchased the Soil Conditioner from 'Good Life Soil Co', i bought the General Mix Concentrate (Delivered).
For Garden Beds, I applied 150mm on top of my sand…

Yes, it was a late pickup before bricking was done, but on both sides (at the bottom) there is a drain for excess water (with netting to block leaves etc).
There…

Hi vmoa, we were also worried how the Caoba colour would turn out, and it is indeed the better of the 2 colours that is offered.
The Caoba is a rich…