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.... thats why i am still contemplating between.... the laminate wood floor- water resistant vs the Laminate vinyl floor water proof ....
Not much difference. One is wood one is rubber. Price also similar range.
Cheers
,Jaskel
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Hi Guys,
Anyone engage Acton Design? Is the prices ??Please advise! Thanks
Hi there,
Nope never engage before so dunno the prices. Also depends on your workscope la.
Anywayz Welcome to T-blog!
Happy Renovation!
Cheers
,Jaskel
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Hi Audrey,
Welcome to Renotalk T-blog!
Have a smooth sailing renovation!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi camelkick,
Nice Renovation you've got going there!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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hi, does anyone encounter a problem on their TV or any feature wall about the visible joining lines and different patterns on 2 laminates?
1. Our ID only highlighted to us in the midst of renovation. He didn't give us any options but to accept the visible joining lines at the center and thus, the 2 sides have different laminate patterns. The 3D Drawing does not show this joining line at all and we were given a very small picture.
2. Is it true that ID will only know the size of the laminate upon fabrication or confirmation of materials? An experienced ID should know before hand that we will require 2 separate laminates (because width is 1.2m only) for a 2 meter wide TV feature wall and he didn't tell us during the 3D drawing discussion.
3. Our ID told us the carpentry started 2-3 weeks ago and he only highlighted to us the problem a week ago. Why he didn't highlight it before the start of carpentry?
I need your opinion on this. Have you guys experienced the same thing? What did you or your ID do to lessen the visible join lines? Can we still ask our ID to replace the laminates? Thanks.
Hi dhanz15,
First of all, Welcome to Renotalk.
The laminates comes in standard sizes so an experienced ID will know and would have let you know during consultation. He probably saw the carpentry work then see the lines too obvious and no choice have to let you know. Hmmm i reckon you should ask him to come out with a solution to lessen the joint line. If not possible then ask him to change. Sometimes it also depends on the workmanship too. Many factors la.
The 3D drawings only give a perfect view. But the reality might not be the same and is usually different.
Hope everything is smooth sailing for your renovation.
Have fun,
Jaskel
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1st day of spray painting - base coat is done. All toilet fittings are covered.
Ceiling is covered too.
Hi salad!
Have a smooth sailing renovation!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi there,
It's cheap. Hmmm... Take note of the quality and workmanship tho. For example, what material are they using for your kitchen countertop? What kind of tiles are they using?
And also there might be missing items like floor protection, haulage, etc. All these so called hidden cost when amount together will become significant. So be sure to double confirm with your ID or contractor.
Have a smooth sailing renovation! Have fun!
Cheers
,Jaskel
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Hi junmover,
Welcome to Renotalk!
Your topic says superbly unsmooth Reno becuz of terrible ID. Care to share what really happened? So we renotalkers can take note on what to look out for?
Regards,
Jaskel
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Hi everyone,
So sorry all, this is a repost of my topic of the same name as something went wrong with my profile.
This is my first posting in RT and its for my new home, a 3I HDB, see floor plan below. Decided to post here to leave behind a journal of the renovation process.
Decided to sell my 5I HDB in Yew Tee. Too inconvenient there, both the lack of decent food and transportation. Right after selling my place I started hunting for my new place, criteria being as close to the city as possible.
Lo and behold, the first unit I viewed is right smack in the middle of the city!
Chop, stamp, confirm!
Hello!
Nice apartment you've found there!
Happy Renovation! Have a smooth sailing one!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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We've just bought an EM in Bishan. We collected keys last week... So excited...
The house is well maintained, previous Reno was done just less than 2 yrs ago..
However we need to Reno de kitchen, kitchen toilet n balcony!! These 3 places r very outdated compared to de rest of de house..
I'll try to post pictures... Trying these out on my own for de first time.. 😁😁
Hi petalfruit,
Welcome to T-blog!
Happy renovation1 Have a smooth sailing one.
Cheers
,Jaskel
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I was looking at forums for ideas and chanced upon this forum. A member suggested I start a t-Blog and I decided to do it after seeing what others have done. I love seeing how a house is being transformed hence I do not mind sharing mine, except that I've not started working on it
We decided to move from the current 4A flat to a bigger place with 4 bedrooms as the 2 boys are getting older and want their privacy. As our choices were limited (we only want to stay near within walking distance to Tamp MRT) we preferred to buy first before we sell. As fate might have it, when I have given up looking, I saw this jumbo flat for sale. Well, in HDB term it is called 5A but the marketing agent called it a Jumbo. Since it is a 5room flat the price is almost 100-150k cheaper than a EA/EM in the same area. Other 5 room flats in the same area will not give us 4 bedrooms unless we want to move away from the MRT. The flat is a combination of 2 3-rooms. It is not hacked and combined by individual but by the government and are considered 'rare' in the area as only a few units can be found in a few blocks of this cluster of 3 room flats.
I offered to the agent on my very first viewing but it took us 3 days to close the deal. The agent wanted to start a bidding game but I refused. I told her I'm willing to pay slightly more than the asking but I want an immediate confirmation. To me, getting the rare unit is more important than anything else. At most I will sacrifice a few holidays haha.
The owners asked for 50k cov and I offered 55k and got the unit
We are very happy as the unit is only 5 mins away from Tamp MRT. It is really a good deal. The unit cost me 520k + 55k which is so much cheaper than getting a EA/EM!
Keys will be collected in October and renovation should start end Oct/early Nov and I hope to move in by December. We are looking at ideas and will hire a contractor to do instead of an ID as it is so much more economical. We especially love contractor who thinks like an ID.
Hi ck35,
Welcome to Renotalk!
Have a smooth sailing renovation!
Cheers
,Jaskel
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Hi all, just got a 3NG resale in Tampines. Have got lots of information from the forum. Will like all the experts.here to give me advices and ideas, for my design.
Area planning,
1. Knock down the living room and kitchen wall to shift inwards to create dinning space. Will then install 3 moving glass panel.
Questions 1. purpose of 3 moving glass panels is so that I can do cleaning better, as if I have a fixed panel, I might not be able to clean the gap between the glass and the kitchen cabinet. Correct ?
Questions 2. How many cm to move in? Can anybody advice, so that I have space for a living room and dinning table.
2. Knock down store room wall to create a bigger master bedroom, then deal off existing entrance to.both room. Move the doors to face the living room.
Question 1. Both door to be side by side ok?
3. Knock down existing entrance to master toilet, and extend out.
Question 1. Can only extend 60cm right?
Question 2. Necessary to extend, aim is to have a proper toilet, box up pipe, WC, then shower then a nice vanity with illume mirror plus cabinet. Or after extension will still.be too small?
Hi Gianfranco!
Welcome to Renotalk!
Have a happy and smooth sailing Renovation.
Cheers
,Jaskel
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9th June 2012 continues...
Timber flooring were still installing:
Nice flooring you've got going.
Happy renovation!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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hi,
I needed contractor for my 4rm flat. The things which i intend to do is 2 toilets, tv console, kitchen basin and some other things.
Can anyone introduce me good and reliable contractors? Can also PM me their number also.
thanks
Welcome to Renotalk.
Have a smooth sailing Reno journey!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi All,
I am looking to renovate my 4A resale flat, some where in January 2013, need to start on the first week and complete it by the 21st of Jan 2013.
Also running on a budget, I am hoping for good quality and workmanship. The following are the details of the work that need to be done.
I hope any of you experienced reno forumers or contractors can give me a rough amount on the works below. Many thanks and much appreciated.
Dismantling Works
Dismantle existing sanitary @ master bathroom 1 set
Dismantle existing sanitary @ common bathroom 1 set
Dismantle existing kitchen cabinet
Dismantle ceiling fan in master bedroom and install light.
Masonary works
Overlay floor and Wall Tiles with waterproofing @ master bathroom 3000mm by 1700mm
Overlay floor and Wall Tiles with waterproofing @ common bathroom 2500mm by 1700mm
Supply & construct shower kerb @ master bathroom with matching tiles
Supply & construct shower kerb @ common bathroom with matching tiles
Supply labour to uplift sand, cement & materials to unit ( Haulage Loading )
Door Works
Supply & install nyatoh main door c/w lock set & magnetic stopper ( fire rated ) 1No
Supply & install flat nyatoh veneer doors c/w lever lock set & magnetic stopper 3No
Plumbing Works
Change both bathrooms cold water piping to new stainless steel pipe
Connect inlet & outlet piping for wash basin
Connect inlet & outlet piping for kitchen sink
Supply labour to install basin & pedestal WC @ master bathroom
Supply labour to install accessories @ master bathroom
Supply labour to install basin & pedestal WC @ common bathroom
Supply labour to install accessories @ common bathroom
Supply labour to install instant heaters
Supply labour to install kitchen sink, hob & hood
Miscellaneous
Supply & lay protection sheet
Clean up whole unit with chemical washing
Clearing off debris
Whole House Painting including toilet and kitchen
Kitchen Cabinet - Currently my hob and sink area is made up of concrete base/ builtup, will chemical cleaning or anything that I can do to restore it like
brand new ?
Custom Made Build-in Furniture - All laminates from Germany or Italy with solid ply wood
Kitchen Area
Design & fabricate top & bottom kitchen cabinet in laminate finish c/w 04 sides ABS trimming
swing doors, chioces of drawers, cuttlery tray, 02 pcs of glass panels & designer handles
(Length includes + top cabinet 26ft + bottom cabinet 17ft )
Supply & install stainless steel dish rack with hydralic system & glass panel
Supply & install solid surface worktop for kitchen cabinet
Design & fabricate full height tall unit cabinet in laminate finish
Supply & install soft closing hinges
Hi there,
Welcome to Renotalk!
Happy Renovation!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi smilem,
Welcome to Renotalk. Wa your pic dun really look good. There shouldn't be any gap.
Jaskel
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hi jaskel...
thx.....you point out a good note there..may i know who did your house ...if you dont mind...is it a good one ...and i thought if 2 days of hacking....stay hotel in east ...as my son goes to east side school ( im in east side ) ...husband east side too...have a good weekend jaskel..:)thnk you for replying to my qn...
Hi IbuNurNAniq,
Here you go. http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=38750&hl=jaskel&st=0
Did it myself. hahaz. Got IDs to intro if you really want. Juz pm me.
Cheers and have fun doing reno. I had fun.
Jaskel
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The problem is the design. What will you do with this flat if you are me? I need all 4 bedrooms so none can be compromised. I"m thinking of moving bedroom 2 to beside study/bedroom and then make the kitchen an open concept one. what do you think? Please give me some ideas if you can
Hi ck35,
First of all, Welcome to Renotalk!
Wow there can be many different designs you can play around with. I would say moving bedroom 2 is okays. In that case you will have a sleeping area, more quiet, and an entertainment area.
You can have walking wardrobe and platform bedding for the master bedroom which i've done for a houseowner. If you would like a open concept kitchen, then maybe can make it into a mini bar counter or can be a kitchen island with dining area at the original bedroom 2. You can have a relac corner as well at the balcony area.
Mind sharing where your new home will be at?
Oh and your home design also depends on your family members whether you have kids and how old they are and elderly;)
Happy Renovation! Have a smooth sailing one!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi hin,
Welcome to Renotalk.
Nice Reno you've got there!
Cheers man,
Jaskel
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Welcome to Renotalk!
Happy renovation! If can, I will rather u took out the illegal pics and only post it when everything fully done.
Cheers,
Jaskel
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hi
sorry for late reply as im not familiar with forum chatting format..
...hnk u for the wishes...basically..rehacking all tiles on floor and walls ( my house is an old house so tiles are those small squares ones ) ...then rebuild new one ... toilets ( rehacking of tiles and changing everything new as the toilets is falling apart ( bought it 2 years ago ...and rented out after 2 months of purcahsing as my husband was send overseas to stay.....come back and see the house is in pretty bad shape...hehe..therefore needed renovation...Hello,
Wow seems like there is gonna be quite a lot of hacking and wet works and also carpentry works and installation. Previously you asked about the experience of living in during renovation rite? Hmmm the critical period you probably is gonna worry about is the hacking and wet works period ba like mine. Very dusty and all so would recommend that your family not around that period. Can stay over at relative's house or something. OR... RenoWork is from 8 to 5 so you can come back at night to sleep. But note! Unless you got another bathroom... Going to toilet will be an issue to consider and might become a hassle.
Make sure your ID or contractors do a proper job of protection before commencement of work, like mine.
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi all,
recently got a quote from my I/D for my 5rm resale flat.
mostly doing the whole kitchen and toilets.
As we are doing renovation for the first time hope that you guys could advise us on these quotes.
Thanks!.
A HACKING WORK Lump Sum $2,600.00
1 To supply labour to hack wall at kitchen
2 To supply labour to hack and create extra entrance at common bathrroom
3 To supply labour to hack kitchen & service yard floor tiles (wall tiles will be overlay)
4 To supply labour to hack wall tiles at Kitchen (only to exposed area, existing
wall tiles cover by new kitchen cabinet will be maintain) $350.00
5 To supply labour to hack both bathrooms' floor & wall tiles
6 To supply labour to dismantle existing cornices at whole house and arch
at balcony beam
7 To suply labour to dismantle kitchen cabinet and 3nos. Wardrobe
8 To supply labour to dismantle whole house window grille
(Note : price does not include of P.E. ENDORSEMENT fees if hacking
of wall required by HDB. Estimation of P.E. FEES est. $500 to $600)
B MASONRY WORK
1 To supply labour to make good wall with cement at :-
a Kitchen Entrance Wall $100.00
b Common Bathroom $100.00
2 To supply labour to make good floor and matching marble skirting at $200.00
kitchen entrance wall
3a To extent and construct 63mm thk hollow block wall at common bathroom $450.00
entrance ( 2 panels wall include of wall next to common bathroom's door)
3b To construct & seal existing entrance at common bathroom with 63mm $300.00
thk hollow block wall in cement finished
3c To supply & extent kitchen wall with 63mm thk hollow block wall in cement $500.00
finish include of false beam at kitchen entrance
4 To supply labour to provide grinding and polishing to whole house marble $1,000.00
5 To supply & lay matt homogeneous floor tiles ($3/sft) at :
a Kitchen $1,200.00
b Service Yard $700.00
c M/Bathroom $480.00
ci Shower kerb at M/Bathroom $100.00
d Common Bathroom $480.00
6 To supply & lay waterproofing at :-
a Kitchen $150.00
b Service Yard $150.00
c M/Bathroom $150.00
d Common Bathroom $150.00
7 To supply & construct kitchen cabinet base c/w tiles $380.00
8 To supply & lay homogeneous wall tiles ($3/sft) till 8ft ht at :-
a M/bathroorm $1,900.00
b Common Bathroom $2,050.00
c Kitchen (exposed wall only - not cover by new kitchen cabinet) $1,150.00
d Service Yard base on 900mm Ht $1,350.00
C CEILING, PAINTING AND PLUMBING WORK
1 To supply & construct false ceiling ****, dining hall and passage way $1,400.00
and light cove **** hall
2 To supply & box up balcony's pipe with partition board and in paint finished $280.00
3 To plaster (smoothen thef wall) whole house wall & ceiling with ultra $2,400.00
hard compound. corner of wall cover with beading (to prevent crack at corner)
4 To paint plastered wall and ceiling (to prevent water mark and mould) $300.00
5 To supply labour & paint for whole house with ICI/Nippon with original $1,450.00
paint. Price include of piping & gate (Col : 5 + 1)
6 To supply & construct S/Steel pipe to kitchen & both Bathroom $600.00
7 To supply labour only to install :-
a 1no.. Kitchen sink & sink tap $90.00
b 1no. w/m inlet & outlet $40.00
c 2nos. Instant heater and 2 way tap $200.00
d 2nos. Sitting to sitting w/c $180.00
e 2nos Spray gun $60.00
f 2nos. Basin & basin tap $180.00
g 2 sets bathroom accessories $60.00
8 To provide chemical washing to whole house include $280.00
9 To supply labour to protect existing marble floor (whole house) with $150.00
ply wood at hacking area) and paper roll to whole house
D DOOR WORK
1 To supply & install 1no Bi-fold door with white powder coated frame and $230.00
acrylic panel at Service Yard
2 To supply & construct 10mm tempered frameless swing door with clear glass
and in frosted film finish at :-
a Master Bathroom entrance $460.00
b Common Bathroom entrance $460.00
3 To supply & construct 10mm tempered clear glass showerscreen with $400.00
1 fix and 1 swing panel at master bathroom
4 To supply & construct 10mm tempered clear glass sliding door c/w $800.00
top track and handle at kitchen entrance (price include frosted film strip)
5 To design & construct 4nos. Veneer door c/w lever handle & s/steel stopper $1,480.00
viewer and s/steel stopper
6 To design & construct 1no. Solid nyatoh veneer door c/w press lock, door $1,450.00
(main door with half hour fire rated)
7 To supply & change wrought iron gate's lockset include of handle only $120.00
(subject to actual site)
8 To supply & install wrought iron window grille at :-
a Living Hall $630.00
bi Study Room (only for top portion) $450.00
bii Study Room (bottom) $200.00
c Master Bedroom $250.00
d Bedroom 2 $520.00
e Bedroom 3 $580.00
f Service Yard $1,120.00
g Kitchen (fix grille) $120.00
9 To supply & install window with silver frame and clear glass at :-
a Living Hall - Sliding (advise 2 track - 4 panels window) $600.00
b Study Room (top & bottom) - Sliding (top : 3 track ; bottom : 2 track) $720.00
c Master Bedroom - Casement $290.00
d Bedroom 2 - Sliding (3 track - 3 panels window) $630.00
e Bedroom 3 - Sliding (advise 2 track - 4 panels window) $570.00
f Service Yard $1,400.00
fi Sliding (advise 2 track - 4 panels window)
fii casement (bottom without window)
g Kitchen - Casement $130.00
10 To supply & install adjustable louver window with silver frame & wired glass :
a M/bathroom $240.00
b Common Bathroom $240.00
E CARPENTRY WORK
KITCHEN
1 To supply & construct kitchen cabinet on 37ft run with ABS trimming door & $4,440.00
internal with solid ply :
* Handles ; * soft closing hinge (in house brand)
* Set of 4 drawers (in house soft closing runner)
2 To supply & construct tall cabinet to box up sewerage pipe $150.00
3 To supply & install Indian Granite top base on 18.5ft length $2,220.00
4 To supply & install tempered glass backing base on 18.5ft L x 2.5ft Ht $1,110.00
Living Hall And Dining Hall
1 To design & construct low settee c/w storage and cushion base on 4.5ft L $720.00
2 To design & construct 8ft L x full ht t.v feature wall $1,680.00
3 To design & construct 6ft L suspended t.v. console $900.00
4 To design & construct shelving without backing and door at recess area F.O.C
Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2 And Bedroom 3
1 To design & construct casement wardrobe in laminate finished c/w
* Set of 4 drawers (with extention runner) *soft closing hinge (in house brand)
a Master Bedroom : 6ft L x full Ht $1,500.00
b Bedroom 2 : 6ft L x full Ht $1,500.00
c Bedroom 3 : 6ft L x full Ht $1,500.00
Bathrooms
1 To design & construct vanity cabinet base on 5ft L at Master bathroom :
a suspended bottom cabinet $650.00
b solid surface top $380.00
c frameless mirror base on 5ft L x 5ft Ht $150.00
TOTAL $54,650.00
I would also like to check out the PE(Professional engineer) fees for my 3/4 windows as i am changing them.
My I/D quoted me (PE submission fees for window - $2300.00). please advise on this too Thanks!
Hi CuTeDuDe,
First of all. Welcome to Renotalk.
I would say the quote is reasonable.
Happy Renovation!
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi Astralpure,
Welcome to Renotalk!
Have fun with your renovation. The progress looks good.
Cheers,
Jaskel
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Hi Tigaroo,
Welcome to Renotalk!
Nice unique 3room flat you've found.
Good luck with your renovation!
Cheers,
Jaskel
Reno Quotation For 4Rm Premium Bto
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Hi Storm,
Quotation looks reasonable. If you intend to use Solid Surface top check with you id what top he's using.
Another is the payment terms. For mine is usually like this. Gives more assurance for houseowners.
10% before commencement of project
20% upon commencement of wet works
20% upon completion of wet works
20% upon measurement of carpentry works
20% upon completion of carpentry works
10% 7days after completion of project or rectification works if any
Cheers
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Jaskel