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Help please, brilliant A2k painters and decorators!

 
 
djjd62
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:35 am
@boomerang,
something like a bamboo curtain type thing was my first thought too

the ones i've seen are pretty inexpensive

http://static.zooomr.com/images/3163193_b6ccad426c.jpg
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dlowan
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:56 am
Some cool answers.


Thinking...
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 09:03 am
@dlowan,
Waverly has a nice Sun/Shade collection of indoor/outdoor fabrics.
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 09:29 am
@ehBeth,
ha! it's official name is sun n shade
this one has a sort of batik-y vibe
comes in some nice (to my eye) colours

http://www.fabric.com/Webdata/Product/8d8b2c3e-7ba1-49b8-9639-d0e272039492/Images/Medium_UE-077.jpg

Quote:
Description: Waverly’s Sun N Shade fabrics meet the rugged demands of casual outdoor living. These woven durable Teflon-coated polyester fabrics are breathable textiles and hold up to harsh sunlight, resist mold, mildew, soil and stains. They are easily cleaned
some are handwash, some are machine-washable.

here's another one that's a bit more Middle Eastern in style

http://www.fabric.com/Webdata/Product/28566dc8-9ecd-4864-b44d-48cc8b40f795/Images/Medium_UD-527.jpg
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ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 09:35 am
@dlowan,
http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-outdoor-fabric.aspx
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CalamityJane
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 10:23 am
You also can get some waterproof military camouflage
http://www.ghilliesuits.com/ProductImages/camonets/MS02B%20Large.jpg

This how it looks as balcony cover, but you can easily use it to cover the ceiling,
and it looks great.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/images/uploads/6-26-uet-1.jpg

dlowan
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 05:52 pm
Wondering how I'd fix fabric.....the thatch is out...and my experience is that bamboo blinds are too clumsy and heavy over the area I need to cover.

Hmmmmmm....
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ossobuco
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 05:54 pm
@CalamityJane,
Ok, that's interesting..
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tsarstepan
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 06:05 pm
@CalamityJane,
Oh thanks CJ for the flashbacks. Rolling Eyes When I was in the army, we had to wrestle and set up these tangled messes into large canopies when we were on our field exercises. Moving onto another spot? Take down, roll it up, unroll it then put it up again. <<Eegads!>> Putting it away was like trying to fold fitted sheets that would get tangled up on itself.

Strong wind was the canopy's kryptonite!

dlowan
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 06:09 pm
@tsarstepan,
Quote:
Strong wind was the canopy's kryptonite!


Indeed...and my balcony faces west, where most winds here come from!
ossobuco
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 06:50 pm
@dlowan,
What I liked was the look - at a first quick glance at the balcony front, it looked to me like a lacy narrow sized wrought iron fencing - I used to design a lot of wrought iron - but it can be quite expensive and would require working up a way to position it above.
dlowan
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:32 pm
@ossobuco,
Oh, I'd not be thinking of using the camouflage cloth.

It looks good against the light, though.
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dadpad
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:37 pm
Quote:
This fabric would need to cope with really being outside...sun, some rain.

What kind of fabric can cope with that?

Also, how do you fasten?

shade cloth.
fastening is a little tricky but eye bolts into a cement wall would do the job. shade cloth comes in several dfferent colours now as well tan heritage green and black the colurs actualy denote shade rating but thats not important right now.
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boomerang
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:46 pm
We have this doohickey that uses a wee little bullet to drive nails into concrete and other hard surfaces. Works like a charm. You just hit it with a hammer and BANG, your there.

Affix some nails in your side walls, put some grommets on your fabric, string it up.
dadpad
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:48 pm
for a more decorative look run light tringlines the length of the balcony. drape the shade cloth over the stringlines then fasten the shade cloth corners to the wall. (rather like a w) Tacking the shade cloth to the facia of the balcony roof using flat head nails should take care of any propensisty to wind damge.
if you want to go to the trouble paint the shade cloth with some whimsical design. Use oil point.
Dangle things off the shade cloth.
dlowan
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:51 pm
@dadpad,
Dangly bits?
dadpad
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:56 pm
@boomerang,
Lol. I was using one last week to box up some concrete.
Get a hammer drill, (hire shop) drill the holes, insert wrawl plugs, screw in eye bolts (these need to be a fairly decent size). attach eyelets to shade cloth, string it up.

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dadpad
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 08:58 pm
@dlowan,
like tassels or wind chimes. Y'know dangly... thingummies

what?

Ohhhh!


dlowan
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 09:04 pm
@dadpad,
I mote go with the shade cloth idea...if I can find the right colour and can afford it!!!
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dadpad
 
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Reply Sat 5 Dec, 2009 09:40 pm
colours here,
http://www.chinasailshades.com/Shade%20Cloth&%20Shade%20Sails.html

Corners and edges need to be reinforced before inserting eyelets or grommets by folding over and stitching a seam.
if you are starting fro scratch and not using a premade shade sail a canvass manufacturer would be able to do the stitching.

This looks smart. I know its not a balcony but still....
http://www.sailcity.com.au/images/shade-sails/DSC00180.jpg
 

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