Selling Houses Australia Season 12, Episode 11 Recap

By: Michelle, Published: May 29, 2019 SHA-week11-Season12

Episode 11 focuses on Queanbeyan, a town just outside of our nation’s capital. Frances’s purple house asks more questions than it answers, with strange features which no one seems to be able to explain. Dark rooms, doors leading to nowhere in particular and a shower screen. A rushed decision to purchase the home had Frances wishing she never did.

Right outside of the ACT lies the town of Queanbeyan, a place that’s quickly becoming a more affordable option for government workers. The ‘affordable’ town still has Frances listing her home for $750,000, a price tag which was failing to win over those who have inspected it. With the owners having zero emotional attachment to the home, the Selling Houses team embarked on a renovation to with no push back or resistance from Frances and her partner Rick. Whatever it took to sell the property.

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Apart from the unusual colour selection for the home, the biggest issue that the team were presented with was the dark confusing labyrinth downstairs. Pulling down useless flyscreens and plants in the entry area brought natural light rushing inwards. Internally, Shaynna chose a palette that lifted the space the create an intimate area. The lounge room benefitted from the gorgeous dark wall paint and new textured loop pile wool carpet that was laid. For a light and consistent feel, Aquasmart Hybrid flooring is installed throughout the living and kitchen areas in Washed Oak. This is also a sensible waterproof selection, given the pool in the backyard.

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With Australia’s comfortable climate, a pool is an aspirational accessory found in backyards across the country. In the warmer months, pools are used constantly, with kids running in and out of the home, dripping wet, bringing soggy bathers and dirt with them. Hybrid flooring is one of the most practical solutions here, not only because it’s waterproof, but also due to its ease of maintenance. A quick mop lifts dirt and moisture, but if it sits around in puddles for a short while, it won’t cause any issues like moisture on some other hard flooring may.

Frances’s agent decided that an auction was the best format for their campaign. Nerves were tested but it was worth the anxious wait! The home sold and Frances were able to move forward with her life, putting the purple home behind her.

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FAQs

What is a hybrid flooring?

Hybrid flooring combines the attributes of vinyl and laminate flooring. It features the rigidity of laminate flooring (meaning it can be installed in a floating system) and the wear layer performance characteristics of vinyl planks (very resilient!). It’s a great option for busy family homes.

What are the benefits of hybrid flooring?

There are many benefits of hybrid flooring that make it a great flooring choice. It looks fantastic, with many authentic timber-look styles available. It’s also durable, easy to clean and some products can be installed in wet areas.

How often should you vacuum carpet?

Vacuuming frequently will help reduce wear and tear on your carpet by removing dirt and grit from fibres. Vacuum frequently, weekly if possible and book in a yearly professional clean too.

Disclaimer

In some states of Australia, the building regulations for Vinyl Planks, Vinyl Tiles and Hybrid flooring varies. Meaning they may not be suitable for areas requiring water resistance, such as bathrooms and toilets. We advise to always ask your local Flooring Xtra store for the correct advice regarding the local regulations. We also advise to follow the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions and guidelines, not following the instructions could make the product not fit for purpose, for the areas being installed into and void your product warranty. To ensure you get the appropriate product for those areas, please contact your local Flooring Xtra store.

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Michelle

Marketing Manager

As Marketing Manager, Michelle is across all aspects of the entire product range. Her passion for Flooring Xtra means her knowledge extends from product details to full ranges, trends and more. As a mum of two active boys her favourite products are those that focus on resilience and ease of maintenance- without compromising on style. Amato authentic timber floors tick all of the boxes for her while also being waterproof and scratch and stain-resistant.

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