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  6. Posted

    Dear All,

    I am going to move into my new home next weekend. Was hoping if you guys can share with me the best equipment, tools and products to buy for cleaning, maintenance and repairs needed in the new home. e.g. best detergent for washing clothes, best dish washing liquid.

    Basically to share on best practices to guide new home owners on home maintenance. We can spend the most $ designing our dream home but if we dont upkeep it, our efforts will be in vain.

    Appreciate your frank opinions and valuable advice!

    Tks!

  7. Posted

    Tks for the replies!

    I have demanded my contractor to apply oil-based sealant onto the ceiling and walls of the wet area (kitchen and toilets).

    Was told by another contractor that if we dont do so, the moisture will slowly breakdown the plastered wall/ceiling and dusty flakes will start to peel off. Pretty soon, my ceiling and wall will disintegrate! Furthermore, if u ingest these flaks, you will develop kidney stones. Any truth?

    Still pissed that my contractor used inferior plaster to plaster my home.

  8. Posted

    Dear All,

    Another question, I was advised by many frens that when u plaster the whole house, u need to apply paint sealant before the actual paint.

    My contractor insists that it is not necessary. Pls help!

    He said need to top up $ if we really insist. We have also asked him to quote. What would be an acceptable price for a 4 rm flat?

    Appreciate your comments!

    Tks

  9. Posted

    Dear All,

    Need some advice on my situation.

    I am in the midst of renovating a 30 yr old 4 rm flat. My ceiling in the kitchen was recently plastered about a wk ago. When I went over to have a look, a portion bulged out and started to fall when I went probed it.

    It seems like my contractor used inferior "cornice" plaster that was powdery and not suitable for wet areas like kitchen and toilets. He should have used chemical cement and put a layer of oil-based sealant. Is it true? When I approach my contractor, he insists that it was done correctly, to use the"cornice" plaster. And apparently, my ceiling will disintegrate with time due to the moisture content and if I inhale such powdery residues, I will get kidney stones. Pls advise.

    Tks!

  12. Posted

    Everything seems fine but ur homogenous floor seems extreme cheap....

    *install 10mm tempered frameless glass swing door c/w handles & hinges at about Long Bath $880.00 - Y so ex?

    Anyway, wif $41k, its considered worthwhile wif all ur requirements...

    Tks de_pierre for your comments. Hmm then what should be the ideal price?

    Any other comments or advice. Would really appreciate it.

    Its my first reno attempt. Hope to get it right!

  13. Posted

    Dear All,

    I just received a final quote from a ID whom I am very comfortable with. Being a first-time flat owner, I really hope for the experts out there to extend me a helping hand by scrutinizing my quote to see if it is reasonable. Want to make sure that I get it right first time!

    Thank you very much in advance for your help! =)

    Pls bear with me if it is a bit untidy.

    Mary x

    Demolish Works - $3380

    Hacking of living floor finish & skirting

    Hacking of storeroom floor finish & skirting

    Hacking of 3 bedrooms floor finish & skirting

    Hacking of all bathrooms floor & wall finish

    Hacking of kitchen's floor and wall finish

    Hacking of passage way wall finish

    Hacking of wall between Master & Bedroom 1

    Hacking of wall between Master & Bath room

    Hacking of cement concrete round arch at Kitchen entrance & Bedroom way

    Hacking of cement motar bases & dapoh slaps

    Hacking of bathrooms' doors & frames

    Hacking of bathrooms' fittings & accessories

    Hacking of kitchen cabinet

    Hacking of 2 nos wardrobes & Study desk

    Hacking of existing simple cornice & ceiling Dome

    Disposal of renovation debris

    Haulage service

    Masonry Works

    Supply materials & labour to lay 600mm x 600mm "Anti Stain" Super Polished Homogeneous floor finish c/w skirting **** and dining $1,560.00

    Supply materials & labour to lay 600mm x 600mm "Anti Stain" Super Polished Homogeneous floor finish c/w skirting at 3 bedrooms & Store $2,530.00

    Supply materials & labour to Lay Heavy Duty Ceramic wall finish at bathrooms $2,900.00

    Supply materials & labour to Lay Heavy Duty Non-Slip Homogeneous floor finish at bathrooms $700.00

    Supply materials & labour to Lay cement screed finish at kitchen wall $950.00

    HDB approved standard 3 layer of waterproofing membrane at kitchen & bathrooms $450.00

    Supply materials & labour to patch-up after hacking of wall $180.00

    Supply materials & labour to patch-up after hacking of round Arch at Kitchen Entrance & Passage way $200.00

    Supply labour to construct Long Bath with 63mm hollow block support & tiles finish at Master Bathroom $600.00

    Supply materials & labour to construct new hollow block wall, inclusive of cement screed at Master Bathroom ( L 2450mm x Ht 2600mm ) $800.00

    Supply materials & labour to construct new hollow block wall, inclusive of cement screed at Master room ( L 900mm x Ht 2100mm ) $280.00

    To Supplt materials and labour to level up kitchen to living height with extruded polystrene foam $350

    Construct 50mm cabinet base $200.00

    Construct 50mm washer base $80.00

    Construct 50mm fridge base $80.00

    Supply & install new stainless steel rubbish chute $150.00

    Construct main entrance kerb FOC

    Alteration of existing main gate FOC

    Plumbing Works

    Replacement of standard stainless steel piping $700.00

    Labour for installation of 2 sets of sitting water closets $200.00

    Labour for installation of 2 sets of wash basins $180.00

    Labour for installation of 2 nos instant heaters $100.00

    Labour for installation of bathrooms' accessories FOC

    Labour for installation of kitchen sink $80.00

    Laying of concealed drainage pipe for kitchen sink FOC

    Laying of concealed drainage pipe for washer FOC

    Aluminium / Wrought Iron / Glass Works

    Supply materials & labour to install W/P/C colour aluminium acrylic panel bi-fold door at Commmon Bathroom $240.00

    Supply materials & labour to install W/P/C colour aluminium acrylic panel Pd door at Master Bathroom $300.00

    Supply materials & labour to install 7 pcs window lockset FOC

    Supply materials & labour to install 10mm tempered frameless glass swing door c/w handles & hinges at about Long Bath $880.00

    Supply materials & labour to install 10mm Fixed tempered glass at between Kitchen & washer $150.00

    Door / Timber / Laminate Works

    Supply materials & labour to install 2 nos soliddoor inclusive of lockset, stopper & paint finish

    at Master Room, Room 2 $420.00

    Supply materials & labour to install 1 nos classic door inclusive of lockset, stopper & paint finish

    at store room $140.00

    Supply materials & labour to construct 1 no timber doorframe at New Store Room $220.00

    Ceiling / Plasterboard / Partition Works

    Supply materials & labour to install False ceiling at Passage way $60.00

    Supply materials & labour to install L-box to cover piping **** $120.00

    Supply materials & labour to install Light Holder **** $490.00

    Supply materials & labour to install 2 pieces of plaster board to seal up existing doorframe louver at 2 Bedrooms FOC

    Supply materials & labour to install 2 nos of plasterboard false wall to form as Store Room ( L 1900mm x Ht 2600mm each ) $550.00

    Supply materials & labour to install plasterboard false wall deside Fridge Area $270.00

    Supply material & Labour to install plasterboard false wall with wall covering at master room (L2100mm x Ht 2100mm) $950

    Miscellaneous / General Services

    To supply materials & labour to plaster whole house ceiling & wall. ( except kitchen & both bathrooms wall ) $1,800.00

    Paint whole unit's wall & ceiling with ICI emulsion paint include kitchen wall $1,300.00

    Paint all pipes, doors, doorframes & gate with ICI gloss paint FOC

    Paint or re-varnish of existing main door FOC

    Paint wall & ceiling with sealer after plastering for whole house $250.00

    Laying of cardboard protection on affected area $200.00

    Chemical washing for whole unit $180.00

    General cleaning upon completion FOC

    Budgetary Carpentry Quotation

    Living/ Dining/ Store

    Design, fabricate & install feature wall in laminate, mirror & glass finish **** Area. Size: L 1800mm x Ht 2100mm $1,050.00

    Design, fabricate & install suspended TV console in laminate & white PVC carcass finish **** Size: L 1800mm $750.00

    Supply materials & labour to install Mirror at Dining ( L 900mm x Ht 1730mm ) FOC

    Design, fabricate & install Low settee cum storage in laminate & white PVC carcass finish @ dining (L 1650mm) $825

    Design, fabricate & install Low shoe cabinet in laminate & white PVC carcass finish at Foyer Area. Size: L 1800mm x Ht 1000mm $990.00

    Kitchen

    Design, fabricate & install top & bottom kitchen cabinet with laminate & white PVC carcass finish c/w ABS trimmings & cutlery tray with slow motion Size: L 25ft $2,750.00

    Supply & install L 15ft Solid-Surface Worktop $1,200.00

    To supply & install 1 set of 2 ties stainless steel dish rack $120.00

    Supply & install 8mm glass between Kitchen cabinet ( L 3400mm ) $580.00

    Design, fabricate & install 2pcs sliding door at kitchen entrance with 6mm temper glass , laminate & glass finish ( L 1900mm x Ht 2600mm ) $1,330.00

    Master Bedroom

    Design, fabricate & install L-Shape swing door wardrobe in laminate & white PVC carcass finish Size: L 5200mm $3,850.00

    Design, fabricate & install Low TV console in laminate & white PVC carcass finish $360.00

    Size: L 600mm

    Design, fabricate & install Study Table c/w drawer unit in laminate & white PVC carcass finish. Size: L 1500mm $750.00

    Design, fabricate & install top hung cabinet in laminate & white PVC carcass finish. Size: L 2100mm $1050.00

    Master Bathroom

    Supply materials & labour to install 1200mm solid surface top $300.00

    Design, fabricate & install suspended vanity cabinet in laminate finish. Size: L 1200mm $450.00

    To supply & install full size mirror at vanity area. FOC

    TOTAL AMOUNT QUOTED : $42,845.00

    DISCOUNT : $2,057.00

    TOTAL AMOUNT AFTER DISCOUNT : $40,788.00

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