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There's a store at Ubi opposite the car mart. called favor or something like that...they sell all the packaging stuff.

This really depends on the type of solid surface you use. There are 2 types either polyester and acrylic mixed or 100% acrylic solid surface tops. For 100% acrylic. If the colour fades it is mostly from leaving water on the solid surface causing water marks or leaving a hot pan on the solid surface top which will leave a big round circle, as the solid surface is not able to withstand the direct heat from the pot or pan. If you take care of it, most of the time the colour won't run. It will lose some shine after a while, but you can buy pledge from the supermarket and buff it, this will give it back it's shine, but will again eventually fade off after time. If you are going for a black top and are considering to spend more on 100% acrylic which can cost up to $90-100 per foot, you can also consider using granite instead.

Postform top's normally cannot be bought, they are fabricated with laminate by factory compression. So it is only made according to the length of your cabinet. If you were finding your postform top too expensive, you can look around for quotes on solid surface tops, and if the solid surface quote is not too much more from what your contractor quoted, you can always use solis surface instead. IMHO, I find that solid surface would be a better material to use, as postform is at the end of the day still laminate over wood, so the wear and tear compared to solid surface will be faster.

It depends on the type of material you choose, but working on normal fabrics, blinds can turn out cheaper. If you want I can PM you a contact for curtain and blinds.

Basically, there are different kinds for different applications. Mostly, they are attached to the console, at the portion in which you need it to turn. As I am not a contractor or designer, can't really show you pictures. You can try searching for hettich, hafele or irex, which are brands that would carry the accessories required for a rotating console.

It kinda depends on yourself, as everyone is different in the way they wash or care for their kitchen. I personally don't splash or wet my kitchen floor, basic light moping regularly, so I would not bother about the skirting, but if you are the type that likes to "bathe" your kitchen floor, then you will need it.

Not sure about the pricing, but you can try BMS Marble & Granite Specialist www.bmsmarble.com.sg

Before making comments like that, have you ever thought about the type of materials and equipment used. It looks like the quote includes equipment, which bumps up the cost. $75000, may or may not finish a bungalow depending on how much work you are looking at. If you were really fitting out a bungalow decently, you would be looking at $100,000 to $150,000. Have you even lived in a bungalow! There are 4rm or 5rm resale flats done for 70k and above.

Most of the reno firms will ask you for a 10% deposit once you are happy with their quotation and 3d and layout. Upon confirmation they will then normally next ask for 30-40% upon start of work, another 30-40% upon commencement of carpentry and finally 10-20% upon completion. Payments should be made by cheque to the company as most of them do not accept credit card or nets due to the interest charges on these facilities. Do bear in mind not to pay cash to the ID or person in charge, if you must to contact the company for confirmation before doing so. There have been many cases of cash payments where ID's have gone missing after money has been collected or work was not done.

I don't know many suppliers, you can check this company Lian Hin for pricing. In regards to coordination, basically just get the carpenter to finish the cabinet, then the supplier will come in and measure the top. Give the granite supplier a call and ask them how you should arrange things and when to inform them, or you can try asking the carpenter to liaise with them directly if you are paranoid you might make a boo boo.

If you are looking for a good carpenter for kitchen cabinets, you can always go to Blum and ask them, from their adverts I remember some mention of checking with them for certified carpenters. I believe they should have a good pool of carpenters or companies they can recommend to you.

There are also company's that do design only if you need. In regards to freelance I see no problem using one, just check to see if you can at least get one 3d or layout before setting aside a deposit. If you like the creativity of the designer, you can carry on with them and ask them to specify and prepare all detail drawings for your contractor.

If you already have an idea of what you want that is great, but in regards to your floor plan, there may be alterations and differences in deign that may be required. Having an ID would be nice just to ensure all design and decor aspects are inline. Also at the same time, the designer can ensure that the contractor you have chosen for your work uses all the materials and accessories as specified by the designer.

Take a look at this website www.insidestory.com.sg, they also have a page on facebook.