I emailed strata and was advised to notify my nearby neighbors about the resurfacing coz there’s a bit of sound. No approval required. Btw you do need to conduct an asbetos test before the team can commence work. The company recommended a lab in Brisbane that you send the samples in double zip lock bags, express post. Took 24-48hrs for lab to send me the report in pdf. I then forwarded that to Ceiling Resurfacing so they know which technique they’ll gonna do.

So to update @MB Design & Drafting, I’ve now discovered that the sheets are dodgy cheap Chinese? Products NOT from bluescope HENCE scratching when just looking at them! Does anyone know the legalities of challenging cheap imitation installs? I asked for colorbond colour/sheets. So I have a leg to stand on? Clearly colorbond warranty doesn’t now apply... there is vapour barrier paper/sarking also missing where they didn’t overlap rolls along the dorma window ridge line. I’m also guessing this doesn’t pass compliance since there is no moisture barrier from sheets to ceiling below?

Go with your gut Tracy..... it is a big investment but I have found that if it makes you smile every time you walk into your kitchen you'll never regret it!!!! I've recently moved into a smaller downsized home with my 3rd black kitchen, with drawers, no cupboards, except for the pantry which we use as the crockery and wine glasses stash. Mine is matt but no handles = no hip bangers! I chose to use snow white stone bench tops, the walls are painted natural white while the floors are pale oak hybrid vinyl.

It is impossible to be positive without reading the architect's specification, but I have a strong suspicion that it could be Austral's GB Smooth finish, possibly in a Nickel colour with white mortar. I don't think it is a honed finish as the surface of honed blocks looks dottier. Is is really hard to select colours and materials accurately from a digital image due to the light conditions, and variations in camera and screen adjustments. Best to contact Austral to get a sample before making a decsion. Dr Retro https://australmasonry.com.au/vic/product/gb-smooth