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  1. Posted · Edited by jaskel

    Newnyew- will text u when I wake up..

    Now I v v confused abt our living n bedroom tiles.. We wanted a rustic Matt cement looking grey tiles.. The one we chose was told by contractor TAT it will b v ugly..

    Who uses Matt grey tiles for living/bedrms b4? Or any expert can tell me where to get nice ones? So lost..

    This is the chosen one

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    It's been a long time since I posted pics.. :P

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    How its look like at a bigger area

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    How it look like at a bigger area.

    Remember, u r looking at rustic cement matt tiles and what is the chosen one is not consider cement at all.

  2. Posted

    Dear Jaskel, I know TAT u r expert in tiles cos I saw u can mix n match v well..

    So can kindly help me pls? I need a rustic cement looking Matt grey tiles for my living n bedrms.. Where n which model to get? Attached the chosen one n was told TAT it will b v ugly.. U used it b4?

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    Hope u can advise. Tks alot...

    Thanks for your compliment...and yes and sorry that the chosen one is really ugly for a big pieces of area....To get a rustic matt cement tile, there should be actually quite a few models to choose instead. As Presently, I not at the tiles shops to give u the model, but I did saw these type of tiles before but not sure if it was to your liking. Will take and post it at your t-blog when I get it. :yamseng:

  7. Posted

    Hey Jaskel! Shall trust u...So u talking abt their bifold doors? I also considering glass panels, bifold doors and even bedroom Movi Doors!

    Will I b crazy juz to buy their bifold doors? Fixed panel for shower screen is $270, 1panel sliding abt $850 for kitchen, bedroom door I think also abt $750... N their walk in wardrobe, I will confirm too...V V broke le...Juz tell me the must buy items ok? Tks ya bro!

    Ok, normal alum bi- fold door be it top hung or bottom track, the life-span is ard 2yrs. As for besglas they are ex because of the quality of mechanism used are better. Not the glass nor the alum is better.

    As for fixed glass panel, all using tempered glass so don't think it make any different. May it be10mm or 12mm thinkness, it won't be my 10mm is better than yours 10mm.

    As for sliding door or door panel, it the track, rollers and hinges they using high quality only.

    WIW which I think OPSH, closet design, etc is only fine enough, going for besglas maybe a bit ex, not saying they are not good just the other also not bad what they are good is only the sliding track for the door only.

  8. Posted

    hi Jaskel, nice to see you visiting my blog. hehe...

    Thanks for the great advise...will give some thoughts about it.

    Oh btw..i will be contacting you in 1 or 2 months time..hehe :notti:

    Sure, will wait for your call. Maybe during my free time, I can give some advises and space planning. Be it in the end u engaging me or not, hope it will help u in some ways or another. :)

  9. Posted

    Hi all! Tks for the warm warm welcome...ha..I had been hogging all yr blogs for so long Liao lor...

    I am dumb leh...still cannt upload my pics! Sigh...ok, ok, try try...

    For the bifold doors, its here - http://www.doctordoors.com.sg, the prices r v v attractive but I dunno how's the workmanship! I looking at their doors, windows, bifold n tempered glass. 1 thing good is they got alot of things for u to choose! Still thinking of besglas bifold doors if someone can assure me that quality is v gd? Paying double lor...

    I can ensure u that besglas is v :good:. :D

  10. Posted

    hahah thank to you bro! i'm like expert taking down all the xovers! but 1 thing i bought putty which didnt turn out too white when dry..how come i see those that they use are like white white ah..and mine like not so white..did i use wrongly..shouldnt it be putty to mend the cracks on the false ceilings? :rolleyes:

    Maybe they using cornice powder. There also another type of wall putty which is more white rather than the creamy type u brought. :yamseng:

  11. Posted · Edited by jaskel

    Now headache as what to do what my initial dinning. As you can see from my floor plan, it's directly at the entrance. I dun really like the idea of having dinning room at entrance. Not really eye pleasing to me....hehe :notti:

    Any idea how i can make use of this space? :dunno:

    How bout do a partition of water feature wall then follow by a rect. dining table behind it. Or hack the kitchen wall, then do a bottom kitchen cabinet join with the island as the dining table.

    Master bedroom do wardrobe at both side of the wall with the bed hidden at 1 of the wardrobe.

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    Dear all,

    I am about to embark on the journey of renovating my newly purchased resale flat. It's a 4NG at AMK. I have just gotten a quote from my ID and need some advice from the more experienced forum members here. Please give me some advice. Thank you in advance.

    Personally, I think it's steep and over my budget. My budget is around 25K and in the case of over-runs, NO MORE than 30K. Is this possible if I use an ID?

    DEMOLITION & MASONRY WORKS

    1 To demolish existing wall and floor tiles in entire unit, inclusive of existing $ 2,600.00

    cabinets, and clearing and discard of demolished debris

    2 To supply and install new flooring to Living Hall and 03 bedrooms in new $ 4,500.00

    selected Homogeneous floor tiles, inclusive of same tiles skirting.

    3 To supply and install new selected wall tiles to Kitchen and 02 Toilets. $ 5,600.00

    4 To supply and install new selected floor tiles to Kitchen, c/w waterproofing. $ 1,200.00

    5 To supply and install new selected floor tiles to 02 Toilets. $ 1,000.00

    6 To demolish existing wall dividing Master Bedroom and connecting bedroom $ 7 80.00

    partially, c/w new wall in hollow-block finish to receive recessed wardrobe.

    7 To supply and install new cement plinth for kitchen cabinet base. $ 2 00.00

    8 To seal existing opening of Master Toilet with hollow-block and demolish $ 6 50.00

    new opening for door.

    PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL & OTHERS WORKS

    1 To supply and install new copper piping(cold water only), inclusive of $ 1,450.00

    new conversion of existing squat-pan toilet to seat-type pedestal W/C,

    and installation of new waterheaters, toilets W/C, sinks and accessories.

    (all equipments and accessories to be purchased by owner)

    2 To carry out electrical re-wiring works to the entire unit, inclusive of $ 7 00.00

    installation of new light-fittings(light-fittings to be purchased by owner).

    3 To supply and paint entire unit, inclusive of ceiling. $ 1,400.00

    4 To supply and install new doors to 03 bedrooms in selected veneer doors. $ 9 00.00

    5 To supply and install new alum-glass swing doors to 02 Toilets. $ 7 00.00

    6 To supply and install new surface-flush type rubbish-chute hopper. $ 2 50.00

    7 To conduct proper general cleaning upon completion of works. $ 2 00.00

    8 To constuct full height gypsum partition wall at Kitchen and Master Bedroom. $ 1,500.00

    with connnecting ceiling light-holder at kitchen.

    CARPENTRY WORKS

    1 To construct and install new shoe-cabinet-cum-divider-screen at entrance $ 1,200.00

    Foyer area in selected laminate finish, with slit-opening and built-in lighting

    for display design.

    2 To design, construct and install dark-tinted mirror for wall cladding at side of $ 1,900.00

    store, and selected laminate cladding at entry of store w/concealed door.

    3 To design, construct and install new TV wall and connecting console ****. $ 1,800.00

    4 To design, construct and install new kitchen cabinets c/w tophung cabinets $ 4,200.00

    and concealed lighting, inclusive washing area and connecting table top.

    5 To supply and install new selected solid surface to kitchen countertop $ 1,440.00

    inclusive of washing area and connecting table top.

    6 To design, construct and install new wall-recessed wardrobe with sliding $ 1,820.00

    alum-glass doors finish

    7 To design, construct and king-size headboard, with sloping angle in cushion $ 7 00.00

    upholstery and openable flap for storage.

    8 To design, construct and install new basin countertop outside Master Toilet $ 1,200.00

    in selected solid surface finish, with bottom wall-hung storage cabinet in

    selected laminate finish, c/w wall mirror and concealed lighting

    9 To construct and install plaster dropped ceiling **** Hall. $ 1,800.00

    Total : $ 3 9,690.00

    More or less is about that price range....of course there will be some cheaper quotes but material, workmanship or even services provided maybe different. Cheap doesn't mean good and good don't come cheap. :yamseng: Wishing u good luck in your search of a good and reliable ID/contractor in doing your renovation. ;)

  20. Posted

    Hi Jaskel! Thanks so much!

    Yeah, im wishing too that the reno will be smooth but i guess every reno has it's bumps.

    Got a word from our contractor 2 days ago, the neighbor downstairs complained that there is a leak on their toilet ceiling due to the works done in our toilet.

    When our contractor did an inspection on their flat, the stains are already dark yellow, meaning it's an old mark and not due to our reno.

    waaaaaa!!!!! !! Neighbor downstairs probably thought that since we are new owners, they can get away with it. :furious:

    Our contractor settled it with them and offered to paint their toilet ceiling. Lucky them, got free paint!

    Yes all reno have hiccups here and there, but most importantly, all can be solved peacefully. but don't worry, trust your contractor able to solve all if not most of them. :yamseng:

    As usually there are some cheapo ppl awaiting for their upstair to do reno then can save the 50% cost of share paying to rectify the leakage. :bangwall:

  21. Posted

    Hi all,

    We recently bought a resale flat and have plans to renovate these areas:

    1. Kitchen => tear down existing kitchen cabinets and built new ones. Redo a bit of the flooring.

    2. Common and master bedroom toilets => simple reno for common toilet and total overhaul for master bedroom toilet, we are extending the toilet out into the bedroom to make it bigger.

    3. Carpentry works in master bedroom and a bit in the living room

    We shortlisted a contractor and here is the quotation. Do you think it is reasonable or too expensive?

    Any items you would challenge the quote on or anything you'll advise us to cut down on to save some money?

    Bulk of the cost actually comes from carpentry....

    We are newbies in renovating a house, haha, and would really appreciate anyone who can advise us. Thanks in advance!!!

    Dismantle / Hacking work $1,800

    • To dismantle existing kitchen cabinet top & bottom.
    • To dismantle 2 nos of existing wash basins & 1 nos of toilets bowl.
    • To dismantle 2 nos of existing door & frame at 2 toilets entrance.
    • To dismantle 3 nos of existing wardrobe at 3 bedrooms.
    • To hack off existing wall tiles to ceiling hts master toilet { 190 sq ft }.
    • To hack off existing floor tiles at kitchen & master toilet { 230 sq ft }.
    • To hack off existing wall at master toilet entrance area { W800 x H2100 }.
    • To hack off existing sink & stove support at kitchen.
    • Loading & unloading + clear debris & haulage fee.
    • Supply paper rolls plastic sheet to protect floor

    Wets works $5,600

    • Supply & lay ceramic wall tiles to ceiling hts at master toilet 190 sq ft { Tiles price base on $ 2.30 per sq ft }.
    • To level up flooring with 2"T polyform & BRC mesh at kitchen between living room { L4300 x W2900 }.
    • Supply & lay 60x60cm gloss finish homogenous floor tiles at kitchen level up area { L4300 x W2900 / tiles price base on $2.30 to $2.50 }.
    • Supply & lay 30x30cm non slip homogenous floor tiles at kitchen debris chute area.
    • Supply & lay 30x30cm non slip homogenous floor tiles at master toilets.
    • Supply & lay water proofing for kitchen & master toilets floor.
    • To hack & reposite new entrance & touch up cement master bedroom {W900 x H2100}.
    • To seal up existing entrance with 63mm hollow block & bothside plaster cement & make smooth at master bedroom { W900 x H2100 }.
    • To construct low wall with 63mm hollow block & wall tiles finish at kitchen sink behind { L1600 x H1000 }.
    • To construct 50mm hts cabinet,fridge & washing machine base.
    • To construct 50mm hts shower kerb L shape at master toilet.
    • To construct false wall with gypsum board L shape at master bedroom{ L2600 x H2550 x T75 }.
    • Supply & construct false beam with gypsum board at kitchen tempered glass top { L2900 x H450 x T75 }.
    • Replacement 1 nos of S/S debris chute with ladge.

    Polish flooring / Re-varnish parquet flooring works $1,400

    • Supply labour to re-polish existing marble flooring in room & room passage.
    • To re-varnish existing parquet flooring at 3 bedrooms.

    Plumbing / PD door / Frosted glass / Tempered glass works $3,300

    • To reposition inlet & outlet piping for sink & washing machine.
    • Supply labour to install 1 nos of toilets bowl at master toilet { Bowl provide by owner }.
    • Supply labour to install 1 nos of wash basin at master toilet { Basins provide by owner }.
    • Supply & install 1 nos of selected 3' x 7'swing & slide PD door at common toilet.
    • Supply & install 1 nos of 10mm frosted glass swing door with H handle at master toilet { W900 x H2100 }.
    • Supply & install 1 nos of swing door with 10mm clear tempered glass at kitchen area { W900 x H2100 }.
    • Supply & install 2 pcs of fix panel 10mm clear tempered glass at kitchen area { L2000 x H2100 }.
    • Supply & install 1 pcs swing panel & 2 pcs fix panel 10mm clear tempered glass $760.00
    • shower screen with S/S bar L shape at master toilets { L2200 x H1800 }.
    • Supply & install 1 nos of wooden door frame & install back existing door at master bedroom.

    Carpentry works $10,300

    • Supply & install kitchen top cabinet with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming at hobs area & sewage pipe area { 10'5 ft run }. $995.00
    • Supply & install kitchen bottom cabinet L shape with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming at sink & cooker hobs area { 11 ft run }. $1,045.00
    • Supply & install single bullnose or 1mm chamfer shape india granite worktop at sink & hobs area { 11 ft run }. $1,265.00
    • Supply & install kitchen cabinet top & bottom with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming at debris chute area { 8 ft run / without solid surface top }. $720.00
    • Supply & install 7 ft hts dark tinted non chamfer mirror backing at kitchen dining area $965.00
    • Supply & install sliding door wardrobe with laminated side finish & 3 pcs clear mirror at master bedroom { L3000 x H2500 x D600 }. $2,650.00
    • Supply & install wash basin cabinet with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming at master bedroom { W900 x D500 }. $285.00
    • Supply & install solid surface worktop brand L.G. Acrylic finish at master bedroom { W900 x D500 }. $360.00
    • Supply & install non chamfer mirror at master bedroom { W900 x H1200 }. $215.00
    • Supply & install full height shoes cabinet with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming in living room { L1200 x H2500 x W350 }. $1,000.00
    • Supply & install low bay sliding door seater with laminated finish & door a.b.s.trimming in living room windows area { L2500 x H600 x D450 } without cushion seater. $880.00

    Total: $22,600

    Its cheap. :yamseng:

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    This can be a common downlight with 2 clips holding at the left and right side. Should take down the cover before painting so that the cover will not stick to the false ceiling. In future if need to change the light bulbs, u need a penknife to cut along the edges of the downlight first before taking down the cover if not the paint will peel off. As your reno work is not completed yet, maybe can ask your electrician to take down 1 cover and change the bulbs(demo on how to change the bulbs without damaging your false ceiling) :yamseng: .

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