Vb's ppor reno

Discussion in 'Renovation & Home Improvement' started by vbplease, 25th Feb, 2016.

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  1. Azazel

    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    That's bearable.
    How much was it to redo it all?
     
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  2. vbplease

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    To re-sheet with gyprock, plaster, then install all new cornice, skirting board and architrave? I really lost count of the number of times I went to Bunnings for materials.. I'd be guessing by saying $7000 which includes all materials and 50% paid labour (other 50% my labour).
     
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  3. Madhu

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    well done looks amazing
     
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  4. Azazel

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    Awesome, thanks for the details. Looking to do something similar when we move back to BNE.
     
    Azazel, 26th Feb, 2016
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  5. wylie

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    What a difference before and after. You've done an amazing job. For me, nothing beats before/after photos. Even on renovations we've done ourselves I still enjoy looking back at the photos. It is so easy to forget how it looked before.

    Have you had a revaluation. It would be good to know value before, total cost of reno and value after.
     
    wylie, 27th Feb, 2016
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  6. vbplease

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    thanks Wylie, I agree we'll be looking back at the before photos in years to come and have some good memories. I'll have to put up a photo of the makeshift kitchen which we used for quite a while.
    The agent who sold us the house came to give a valuation. He gave us a figure of about $650k. We bought it for $500k and spent about $60k.
     
    vbplease, 27th Feb, 2016
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  7. VB King

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    You can get it any old how, but you got it renovating. Looks good.
     
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  8. wylie

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    That is a nice bit of equity you've built. Well done.
     
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    great job!

    I did notice the cornice, makes a big sutle difference to a room rather than the standard stuff i think.

    did you keep the old bath and vanity?? or sell it?
     
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  10. Azazel

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    Did you paint the bath?
     
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    no,we ended up buying a new iron one for about $300. I chose my battle with this one.. After having a go at white knight painting a few years ago and ending badly, I thought I'd concentrate my efforts elsewhere..
     
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    Awesome change, especially the kitchen!
     
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    Wow. What a transformation. I like the mixed board colours in the floors and the overall dark look of the floor that contrasts with all the white. Great reno.
    Scott
     
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  14. Azazel

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    Ah no worries.
    I'm still yet to give it a go myself.
     
    Azazel, 1st Mar, 2016
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    Some people have given the paints a good review on the forum.. and the youtube video makes it look pretty easy.

    How much are you going to do yourself on your reno?
     
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  16. Azazel

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    Realistically, probably only painting, general screwing (up) stuff and being an assistant. I'm scared of power tools ;)
     
    Azazel, 1st Mar, 2016
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