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  1. Posted

    Hello all,

     

    I am looking to do a small kitchen renovation project and I wanted to know which shops can I go to educate myself on the types of materials available (quartz vs granite vs marble etc) in the singapore market and their prices.  I have read quite a bit online but I would like to see the physical looks of these materials and varioud popular designs as well as their prices. 

    Any honest shops I can visit ?

     

    Thanks in advance

    S

     

  4. Posted

    Hello all,

    I am looking to get a simple awning installed in our balcony. I understand there are a number of types available but if I am looking for something simple (aka value for money), what type of awning should I go for ?

    Also, please share/PM any relevant contacts for this purpose.

    Many thanks

    S

  9. Posted

    Hey guys, just looking for some benchmarking on my contractor’s quotation, kindly provide your comments on this:

    1. L-Box : $40 per foot run

    2. Parquet sand and varnish: $2 per sq ft

    3. Marble Floor polishing: $2.2 per sq ft

    4. Sliding Door wardrobe: $275 per foot run

    5. Wrought Iron Gate (4 foot width): $680

    6. Painting (1668 sq ft masionette) with a premium Nippon paint: 2800

    7. Ceiling Fan installation : $60 per point + $80 per regulator switch installation (concealed wiring)

    8. Downlight Installation (concealed wiring + switch): $60 per point

    9. General Cleaning: 550

    10. Debris removal: 200

    Thanks in advance!!

    Cheers

    S

  10. Posted

    All,

    I have reno strating in 2 weeks time and on my recent work trip to India, I managed to pick up 2 Ceiling Fans, which I found to be very nice looking and appropriate size for my living and dining areas. The voltage range is the same as Singapore and the fans can be seen at the link below:

    http://www.amazon.in/Luminous-Platina-1200mm-78-Watt-Ceiling/dp/B00O2QYXCO/ref=sr_1_83?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1440228962&sr=1-83&keywords=ceiling+fan

    The Fans do not come with a remote but I wish to have speed control functionality.

    - What are my options here ? Would connecting them to normal dimmer switch be enough or do I need a regulator ?

    - Would dimmer switch cause any noise ?

    - If regulator, can I buy a suitable regulator locally ? If yes, kindly recommend some please.

    - Wiring wise, I am converting an existing lighting point to a celing fan point. So if using a regulator, does it require any additional wiring because of the regulator ? One ID has told me that but I don't quite trust that guy in general.

    Many thanks in advance.

    Regards,

    S

  14. Posted

    Hi all,

    I am looking to start renovating a resale apartment and looking to do the following:

    1. Repolish all flooring (marble tiles in Living and parquet in all bedrooms)

    2. L Box Installation (Living and all bedrooms, no cove lights, only LED downlights)

    3. Network cabling to ensure every room has a LAN point

    4. Painting the whole house

    5. Painting all built-in old school wooden wardrobes with louvered doors

    6. Replacement of all doors

    7. Replacement of a vanity top in one of the washrooms

    8. Install ceiling fan in bedrooms and living

    I am keen to try out engaging different contractors to do these things. kindly help to suggest the best order of how I should go about it and which things can run in parallel etc ?

    Thanks in advance

    S

  21. Posted

    Hello fellow forum members,

    We have recently bought a resale unit of a condo and would bet getting our keys in a months time. We have been to the unit many times (obviously) and the current owner has been kind enough to let us in many times during this completion phase too.

    We are looking to start the reno work as soon as we get the keys and given the unit if in very decent condition, we are not looking to do a full fledged reno. It think what we want to be done is a little bit of carpentry, little bit of electrical and a little bit of flooring touch up.

    Here are the things which we are definitely getting done:

    1. Polishing marble flooring in Living Room

    2. Sanding and polishing old parquet in Bedrooms

    3. Painting the whole apartment

    4. L Box in Living Room and one of the bedrooms

    5. Cupboards touch up

    6. One small cupboard to be constructed below the staircase

    Wondering if its better to go with an ID or a contractor who has sub-contractors under his banner. Kindly share if you have any useful contacts for us please.

    I'll keep this blog updated on as things move along in the next few months.

    Cheers,

    S

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