Well after a very (very very very) long time my Living Room is all but complete. There is some work to do behind the new steps and some trim to be put on the bookshelves. A light is to be put between the couches (that the electrical cable hanging down) and the wall lights are going to be removed. So just a quick rundown on what has been achieved; Two sky windows - Velux - roofing guy Sheeted under the beams - plasterer New carpet – Bunnings – carpet layer Closed off the old bar and put in a door – builder and plasterer Installed ceiling fans – Hunter, remote control, reversible – electrician Installed downlights - electrician Painted the endwalls – Solver Paint but Dulux Chine White colour - me Painted the ceiling – 2 x coats Solver Ceiling White over 2 x coats plaster board sealer - me New blinds (venetians) and curtains - from Spotlight - me Installed a gas bayonet heater (until I can afford a gas ‘wood’ fire for the fireplace – cripes they are expensive) – secondhand from Garage Sale - me Installed bookshelves – 2 x 202mm high + 2 x 106mm high Billy Bookshelf and 2 x Brimnes Cabinet - me Built and installed new steps and bench top on bookshelf – laminated Beech bench top, cut to size and routed, stained and oiled - me Sofas – Ikea Ektorp - me So some things I would have done differently. The downlights would be warm white not welding mask white. In fact I would re-think the whole light thing and possibly use lights with reflectors that were dark so that light was only reflected down. They would ‘lower’ the ceiling and make the room cosier I think. I kinda like the ceiling fans but had seen some which were awesome but really expensive. Then I saw ones very similar to the awesome ones but much cheaper but by then it was too late. I should have put bi-fold doors where the old bar was instead of a swinging door. I suspect that it will be unlikely now that I can use the room for its intended purpose. In fact with hindsight I coulda shoulda done the job myself rather than getting a builder in. It’s not as good as it should be and that has disappointed me. The bookshelves have come a up a treat – need to finish them off though with some trim. All from ‘Ikea’ except for the timber bench top. The bench top was a light bulb moment and breaks up the all-white appearance of the shelves. Also the white of the shelves and the white of the cabinet were slightly different and the bench has helped disguise that. The bench top and the steps were laminated beech panels from ‘Bunnings’ that I had cut to size. I stained them, put a router over the edge to round it off and then coated with Tung Oil. The bookshelves look bigger in real life than they do in the photos too. So now to sit and enjoy my handy work.

Our apartment is perfect for my partner and I as we love monochrome, soft colours and grey! The owners before us loved the red and black combo so added a HUGE red glass panel stuck onto the black caesarstone splashback as a feature. They did something similar in the bathroom over marble (gasp!) and in the study they replaced the inbuilt black wooden desk with red wood laminate. As it is super expensive to replace marble and caeserstone it is something we can't do right now and have to live with it. I tend to block it out of my mind... It's horrid.

I actually like the view from the window. To admire other building's is really nice, see other people walking the street, etc.. A great view doesn't need to be clear open space's or the Harbour Bridge, etc.. I like building's so it would be great to have a chair there and look across the roof tops. To see it all through a wonderful set of casement window's is really special. I would probably have shutters rather than curtains. Thick bladed venetian blinds perhaps. Just in white would be fantastic. I like the look from inside and out that shutters and/or venations give. Have to be the chunky timber ones though not the thin bladed ones! I'm not a curtain person so it would take a while for me to end up loving them but I can see where the others are coming from.

Since its invention in the last century, gypsum panels for construction have developed and improved, to standardize sizes, streamline production, reduce costs and introduce new variants to the market. Here are the types and their uses when repairing drywall. Traditional Regular Drywall or White Board. It is the most widely used, which can be found for sale in presentations from 3 to 8 to one inch wide. The usual length is between 2.4 and 3 meters, but they can also be found up to 4.9 meters. Its edges can be beveled, in case of working the joints with tape and patch, or straight, in case of applying a plaster finish ordrywall repairs Moisture resistant Green Board Drywall. It uses a green cover that makes it resistant to moisture. It is relatively more expensive than the traditional one and is used in the construction of bathrooms, kitchens, and walls for laundry rooms, where steam and humidity are usually present. It constantly produces the confusion of being waterproof; It should not be used in places where it will be in constant contact with it. Blue Board Drywall. Another type of moisture-resistant Drywall. It is commonly used for projects where a layer of plaster is applied on top. It has a high resistance to water and mildew, as well as having absorbent properties. For use in bathrooms and places with high humidity, as well as helping to reduce noise. Paperless Drywall. This type uses fiberglass instead of paper to protect the center cast. It has high resistance to humidity, fungus, and mold. Despite its high resistance, drywall panels should not be used in places with direct exposure to water. Purple Drywall. Made for sites where there is direct contact with water. It offers the same advantages as regular Drywall, in addition to offering resistance against mold and moisture. Cement Board. Another popular option for places where there is contact with water, such as bathroom and shower areas. It is a stable base for mounting ceramic tiles, which is reinforced with fibers to make them more firm. Fire resistant Drywall Type X. Also known as fire-resistant Drywall, it is made up of a gypsum core, reinforced with special non-combustible fibers. Its most common thickness is 5/8 inch and it has a one-hour fire retardant rating. Type C Drywall. This panel offers a 2-4 hour fire retardant rating. It comes in presentations from 1/2 to 5/8 inch thick. Unlike Type X, it uses a higher amount of fiberglass and its gypsum core contains vermiculite for shrinkage compensation. Environmentally friendly Enviroboard. It consists of compressed fiber layers, made of ecologically safe materials. They are usually made from discarded fibers from newspapers and agricultural materials. Eco rock. For its manufacture, this panel takes advantage of waste derived from industrial processes, such as slag, furnace dust, and fly ash. These elements are mixed with a filling supplement and water, thereby generating a paste. The great advantage of this product is its resistance to mildew and termites. Noise proof Soundproof Drywall. Made of laminated Drywall, with alternating layers of plaster and others such as ceramics, metal, plastic polymers, and glue. This type of panel is denser and more rigid than the traditional one, which helps reduce the propagation of vibrations. Recommended for use in places where noise is a problem, be it family rooms or for music for best result let a professional and skilled property service carpenters do the job. As we can see, the decades of research and development behind Drywall technology have produced categories and variations that adapt to multiple scenarios. With this starting point, you will be able to make a better decision when selecting the type of Drywall panels for your projects. If you need more information about how the Drywall Installation can facilitate your projects,you can enter our site and an expert will assist you.