Lubber Duckie

Correction: It's like buying take-away fried rice with your own container rather than paying extra $0.20 for their container. You can use existing U-hook/bracket on your ceiling rather than buying another, which is why U-hook/bracket is optional. If your house is undergoing renovation, it is more cost-effective to ask your contractor to install for you, for free or a minimal fee. However, your contractor need to run the electrical wiring for you as well, which not all contractor are eletrician-trained.

Congrats for choosing concrete floor. You basically have 4 options to seal your floor, I'll put it layman. 1 is to seal with quicseal 104, polished finishing. 2 is to seal with quicseal 107, matt finishing. 3 is to seal with epoxy, whatever desired colour and finshing. 4 is to seal and stain with desired colour. Do a quick search on each of these to weigh their pros and cons. Personally, I would choose epoxy(transparent matt) for industrial and high traffic conditions. Experienced contractor would lay concrete and let it dry for at least 7 days, buff and apply epoxy on cleaned concrete. If below 7 days, water may condense between floor and epoxy, which will allow epoxy to peel like your face mask. Or quicseal 104 for your preferred smooth polished surface. Ask your contractor for the price differences for all of the above too. Have fun!

Contractor. He'll do box up and touch up.

Thanks for the info! Thumbs up!

Any luck finding the subway tiles?

I'm looking for this hexagonal white ceramic tiles for my bathroom, it seems it's no longer popular. Anyone sharing the same taste? Specification: 2" hexagonal white ceramic tile

I've been searching for concrete paving tiles for my kitchen. Nowadays, tiles are homogenous and ceramic. Anyone having any luck finding them? Below is a sample, I'm looking for a lighter, biscuit brown. It gives a durable industrial look.

I'm into industrial style. Haven't tried the cooker, but at it's price, it looks excellent.

SMEG, available in Tangs. About $3000+

Hi, good to see a someone who share the same taste. Ariston has 2 models available in Mayer. Elba has more selections available in Best Denki. Rina Electrical has more expensive ones, located at Shaw Centre. Turbo has alot, available almost everywhere, but I find that it looks cheapo. So now, I've chosen Ariston ($1299) from Mayer, should be ordering sometime next week or so. Good luck in finding yours.

Cement screed is not slippery. However, the waterproofing epoxy is slippery. Just talked to my contractor, he says he'll source for an epoxy that is matt and non-slippery. Will keep you informed.

Excellent recommendation. I seriously thought that Ariston was my only choice. Thanks a million!

Haha! Thanks for all your replies. I'm meeting the seller tomorrow again and will ask him to remove all the furnitures. Good luck to me!

Hi, I need advice. My 2nd appointment is due soon, meaning the handing over of keys. But some of the seller's old furnitures are still in the house. Do I have to bear the cost of removing them? Or is it the seller's responsibilities? Thanks guys.

Till today, I only found 1 brand carrying free standing cooker, which is Ariston priced at $1300(Mayer). Price is reasonable, but would prefer to have more choices. I've seen Indesit, Brandt and many others online, but to no avail in Singapore. Anyone has any ideas where I can find more? Thank you!

Excellent choice of flooring, lynnzlq. Cracks has its beauty as well, but the only risk is prolonged seepage, which I believe can be fixed by diy kits. I'm going to do cement screed as well. I love the industrial look. Can I PM you if I need advice when I start working on mine?

Thanks for the information. I have yet to receive my keys yet, but can I check with HDB first? If yes, can advise on who to contact? Thanks!

Home & Decor January issue has samples, but not Square Rooms this month don't have any. I've checked with contractors, there's mainly 2 types of finishing, "glossy" and stained. It's also cheaper than any tiles, and does not need any skirting.

Hi, I would like to knock down a HDB bed room's wall to make the living room bigger. a) I understand that I need to apply through HDB, but what are the chances? b) Will it affect the valuation if I decide to sell in future? c) Is it possible to rebuilt the wall conforming to HDB standards? If yes, how much roughly? Thank you!

Some call it poured concrete, some call it concrete screed. a) So what's the difference? I'm hoping to achieve a smooth and matt look. b) What are the important tips for a successful concrete flooring. c) What is the sealant/finishing that is required to waterproof the floor? d) What are the pros and cons of concrete flooring? I'm buying a 3 room flat and would like to do concrete flooring for the living room and bed rooms. I need your advice. Thank you! Here is an example of what I'm looking for.

Hi, I'm looking for a 3 room flat in Tampines. Corner or next to corner. Valuation at or below 270k plus low cash. Able to commit and pay option fees anytime. Please email me at lubberduckie@hotmail.com Thank you!