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  5. Posted

    Guys,

    I am giving a firm warning here about doing epoxy coating for your floor tiles. Do not believe whatever the salesman says about the coating able to last for 10 years or whatever crap. Here's my experience:

    About 2-3 years back, bought a private property and was thinking of getting the 3 toilets done. As the tiles are still in good condition except that the design is out-dated, I decided to look into epoxy coating. After doing some online research, it seems that Faith Coat was "one of the most trustworthy and reliable" companies doing epoxy coating.

    I went down to the showroom, and was given a demonstration by Mr Philips. He showed me that even when the tile cracks, the coating is till bonded tightly to the tiles. And he was confident to say that the coating will last at least 10 years if well-taken care of. I decided to take up the offer for my 3 toilets, which cost me $4500.

    About one year into the coating, one of the bathrooms begin to show cracks. Basically just knock onto the tiles, and if it's not solid sound, means the coating is no longer bonded. Mr Philips came over, assess the situation and did a re-coating for that toilet. I thought it's a one-off thing.

    My toilets were regularly wash by my maid, and she was careful not to use any strong abrasives or harsh liquids.

    Two years three months into the coating, it started to show cracks on the side. I called up Philips and he came down for a quick look. Says it could be rectified by just doing that small portion. However he kept delaying, says that his workers are not in Sg. After one over month of waiting, the coating got worse. The worker finally came over for an assessment, and says that two of the toilet has to be re-done totally as the coating has gotten worse. I'll be charged $1100 for the two toilets!!! Even the worker himself said," Just get the toilet re-tiled, the same thing will happen again few years later"

    The problem here is, the coating can only last for 2 years. Even if I re-do the coating, the coating will start to peel off in 2-3 years time.

    I'm warning everyone here who is thinking of getting epoxy coating done, don't waste your time and just get it properly re-tiled!

    Here's the video of my coating:

  6. Posted

    Did not manage to get Mike's contact, so arranged for a contractor I found online for the job. Initially after polish, the surface looks new and oily. Few days later the oil layer was gone, and white patches surfaced. I complained and they came back to redo. The contractor told me that for black surface not suppose to use abrasive liquids such as dishwasher liquids to wash. Is that true? Again, after polishing white patches are coming back. Also I realise that after polish my surface became matt and not shining...

    Anyone can advise?

  9. Posted

    Spray epoxy over tiles is only a short term solution and these are some pictures of the conditions only after a 3 years. They started peeling and cracking - so ugly. Seems they have to hack and redo tiles and better to re-tile them in the first place. End up paying more and have so much inconvenience for another reno. Perhaps, the spray painting epoxy contractor can comment what is the problems here.

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    OMG... Can share with me via pm which co did your coating?

  11. Posted

    So coincident! My contractor is from Faith Coat ( can refer to my previous thread in Feb 2012).

    Look for Philip. He is very detailed and provides good advise. His pricing may not be the cheapest in town but reasonable. Most importantly is the assurance of doing a proper job which he really delivered.

    Yes Philips is the one I liasse with. He's coming down to my place for an assesment this wed.

  12. Posted

    Usage and maintenance is one of the key factors to determine how long the coating can last.

    The bottom line still lies on the reliability and workmanship of the installer.

    I have done up my 2 toilets more than a year ago and are still in good condition. My friend did his toilets about 4 months back but he was facing a lot of problems.

    The coating started to peel off just 1 month after the job was completed. The contractor came back to patch up the coating twice but the problem remain unsolved.

    My friend got fed up with his contractor and eventually engaged my contractor to remove the existing coat and re-coat the 2 toilets floor.

    Thanks David,

    Eh possible to pm me the name of the contractor?

    Have just went to Faith Coat today to know more about the coating, and view the samples. Was quoted $4.1k for 3 toilets, floor + wall. Or is there any other reliable contractors with lower price?

  13. Posted

    Hi guys,

    For those who have done this spray paint thingy since a few years back, is it still in good condition? Or has anyone experience peeling and discoloration?

    Getting keys to my resale condo soon. Am thinking of hacking and re-tiling, but it'll cost me at least $20k for 3 toilets... So am looking for a cheap alternative.

  14. Posted

    Hi guys,

    Am interested to buy the Claytan WC with handwash basin on top. When you flush the toilet, new water will flow out through a tap on top for handwashing, before storing inside the tank. So far it is the only one I can find in Singapore.

    Has anyone tried it, or is there any other better ones?

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