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The Tradelink Planner is very userfriendly. You can log in or use it as a guest.
The Reece Planner more detailed but a bit harder to navigate for beginners.
The IKEA Planner is the most comprehensive and you work with their products. It is a bit more complicated to use but you can see your masterpiece in 3 D !! They do have Templates which makes it easier if you need some help in the creativity department. Great bonus, you have an instant shopping list and cost of all your product.
Buying Tiles? When hunting for a tile bargain, our experts have told us what to look for: - Are the tiles all the same thickness? Slate and natural stones can vary - Are the tiles the same width?       Some can vary by several millimetres - Does the glaze have imperfections such as pinholes? - Be sure also to check the codes on the boxes all match, or you could end up with different colours and sizes Find these tips and more at http://www.ourbrisbane.com/lifestyle/homes-and-renovating/cheap-tiles

For other handy information on Renovations try http://www.realestate.com.au/renovate/resources/tools/index.htm
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