2-Room Bto

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 Thanks for sharing with us @studioflatter, must be really stressful to have engage a wrong person. 

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23 hours ago, mmoh said:

 Thanks for sharing @mmoh , neat carpentry.

[My Modern Zen 2-Room 35sqm (Type 1) HDB BTO Apartment Renovation Journey]

 Thanks for the updates on your T-blog @ryanyth. 

Wow!!!  Been a year already, so glad that you and @mmoh and @andotang are still active in this forum and sharing.

Wondering how's @RuFus58 doing ?  How's her Reno, etc... 

 

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On 6/10/2018 at 12:11 AM, greenbunny said:

Yes yes quite a lot.. don't faint at my feedback list lol.. Pardon me for unclear description of some items.

During fabrication/measurement, I "sweet-talked" the carpenter to give me free shelves for DB box and he gave me "OK" sign immediately haha.. Actually, mirror door was added in at the last minute when renovation was about to end  I reckon that if i were to ask for mirror door in the beginning, shelves would be automatically included.

 You and @mmoh are well-informed about JRL.. Of course, I was pleased to know there would be MRT station (Tengah Park) nearby but N.I.N.E years to be ready?? oh well..

 Wow!!! So many defects spotted, guess you must have applied much medicated oil  upon checking all these.  

Hope future projects will have much improvements.   Po bi Po bi Arh ... (HDB contractors please take note) ... rush keys collection also must do swee swee. (BCA approval also can steady poon pipi)*

 Thanks @greenbunny , I would also like to add shelves to the DB-Box cabinet with some modifications.

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On 5/31/2018 at 1:08 PM, FrancisTay said:

Mine is around $21K.

 Thanks @FrancisTay, please show more photos if possible.

On 6/4/2018 at 2:05 PM, greenbunny said:

Yes original white doors (with obvious white shade inconsistencies thanks to BSC recifitication guys after I reported comestic defect.. sigh..) have been replaced with tic-tac mirror doors (same concept of particular wardrobe's front mirror door) for $580. At first I wanted full door but my ID-contractor discouraged it because such heavy door would warp as time progresses. something like that. That's how half-half mirror doors were born into my house =)

 

 Hi @greenbunny, are there many defects when you first collected keys?  Your DB-Box cabinet modification cost S$580 only for the mirror doors or includes other carpentry inside?

BTW, congrats to you,  future Tengah Park MRT (JRL) near to your estate.  

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 Hi @greenbunny, thanks for sharing the photos, see liao really swee swee.

 Create Moments is Eat & Work Area = Swee.  

 Smile is Relax one corner watch TV, play game, etc. = Swee.

 Dream is having appointment with Grandpa_Zhou =  No horse run.

Much appreciated. 

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1 hour ago, greenbunny said:

@CaseBlue Here are the pictures of my completed bathroom. Hope it will help.

Note: My bedroom-side toilet door (slide and swing) has customized dual locks. This way, I can lock from bedroom for privacy whenever i have overnight guests =)

 Beautiful bathroom @greenbunny, got a peek at the living room sofa plus carpet too.  Please share more photos like what @mmoh mentioned.

Thanks.

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12 hours ago, vinzho said:

Morning . 

Just to ask . cos I didn't opt in that mean no flooring for living room and bed room so will the room sliding door be install ? 

If still install then should I keep it or is it better to change to swing door ?

Hi @vinzho, for 2-Room Flexi (Type 2), sliding door will be install with or without OCS.  Only different are those "Type 1" either 2 panels door with wall or 3 panels door without wall. As for swing door, older BTO have it, nowadays mostly sliding unless upon key collection then we can find out because HDB have the options* as stated in most brochures.

3 hours ago, vinzho said:

Hi ankle . 

May I know is it only basin can relocation cos my toilet bowl is facing the door . If toilet bowl and basin exchange will be great . But if relocation not cheap right ? Thank you 

Sewage pipe is different from normal water drainage pipe, mine also toilet bowl facing toilet door, just too bad it was designed as such.

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On 5/17/2018 at 7:11 PM, FrancisTay said:

Kitchen is almost done.

Living Room also almost done.

Didn't manage to take a picture of my bedroom.

Hi Francis, nice living room . Can share what's your approx reno cost?

Thanks.

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4 hours ago, mmoh said:

I remember someone asking about aircon piping? And I have someone asking me about the laundry rack which I had removed. So here are the pics:

Very clean view in the living room. Contractor drill a hole on the bottom right corner for the piping.

View in bedroom.

Bathroom

piping to drain water. I install aircon after reno done so the piping outlet gotta be at the dry side of the bathroom. If you have done aircon installation while reno, this can be avoided.

view of my laundry pole, can see?

zoom in to the V bracket which holds the pole.

So basically I just hang my laundry here cos morning sun shines thru the living & bedroom windows.

 Thanks & appreciates @mmoh, indeed your living room's fan coil unit very clean layout, basically only the bathroom and bedroom areas can see the air-con trunking.  Cool & Neat .

 

[My Modern Zen 2-Room 35sqm (Type 1) HDB BTO Apartment Renovation Journey]

On 1/9/2018 at 12:25 PM, ryanyth said:

Hi @ryanyth, just to check with you, must we remove City Gas Piping from Kitchen if we do not intend to use gas, just use induction hob and electric instant water heater? 

I  your nice, informative and delicious looking T-Blog. 

 Thanks. 

 

 

 

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6 hours ago, spikeling said:

Running aircon pipes for 2 room is very stright forward. The space so small so only limited options to lay pipes. My pipes are all directly above door frames. I am too lazy to take photos. Haha.

 Haha, no worries @spikeling, just wanna check out more options if possible as we've different floor plan.

Thank you. 

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15 hours ago, vinzho said:

Hi studio45 , compare to others mine really smaller . For bedroom just queen size bed , wardrobe and side cabinet will do . 

Ya lor, gotta plan how to run the Air-Con Trunking so as won't affect the wardrobe area too.

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19 hours ago, spikeling said:

Finally my reno was completed and I would like to share with you guys what I have done to my place.

Simple furnishing in dark earthly tone.

1. Living and bed room without furniture yet.

2. Furniture starts coming in..

 

3. Re-tiled bathrooom (can't stand the original HDB white tiles...)

4. Kitchen with subway tiles

 

 

 

Hi @spikeling, thanks for sharing your nice renovation photos, may I check with you how did you run your Air-Con Trunking?

(Example: from Air-Con Ledge to bathroom, then Bedroom to Living Room?) 

 Can share more photos please?  Thanks.

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28 minutes ago, vinzho said:

Hi studio45 , yap mine is sky vista 3rd storey low floor . 

Nice floor plan ??? 

But the room quite small , right ?

Yes indeed, your bedroom will have limited space (Queen Size Bed, Wardrobe & Nightstand only). 

 

According to HDB (Sky Vista) layout, just nice for essentials. 

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On 5/10/2018 at 6:48 AM, vinzho said:

Morning . 

May I know how long does you guys got back the option fee , is it really 1 mth ? 

Anyone done tiles on floors for living room and bedroom , how much does it cost for total ? 

Sorry huh , cos need to plan saving . 

Thank you 

Hi @vinzho, option fee will be credit back to your account within 4 weeks from your 2nd appointment for signing AFL, mine was about 3 weeks.

On 5/12/2018 at 2:48 PM, vinzho said:

 Nice floor plan, is it Sky Vista @ Bukit Batok?

On 5/12/2018 at 2:49 PM, vinzho said:

Haha can upload liao . 

Thanks for sharing.

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1 hour ago, vinzho said:

Hi studio45

My floor plan and type same like yours but measurement abit smaller . 

I still can't figure how to upload luckily you did , haha . 

Mmoh or anyone know can I change the toilet bowl position ? Maybe exchange position with basin ???

Thank you 

Hi @vinzho, from what I've read so far, toilet bowl position cannot be relocate due to the original sewage pipe location.

And all new BTO bathroom floor tiles done up with waterproofing. 

Try posting your floor plan to share with us again please .

Guide to upload photos. Thanks.

 

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13 hours ago, Ankle said:

Most likely 3. 1 at entrance and 2 living rm.

Thanks @Ankle  .

1 hour ago, mmoh said:

mine is not this layout so only 2 lighting points in living room. but so far those houses i visited with this layout got 3 points as per ankle pointed out.

Thanks @mmoh  .

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Hi 2 roomers, this is my HDB Floor Plan and Layout, anyone have similar layout ?  May I check how many lightning points will there be from the entrance to the living room area by default ?

Thanks  ... anyone ?

 

[2 Room Bto Themeless With Philips Hue Lighting]

On 3/2/2018 at 7:46 PM, andotang said:

He is actually a freelance electrician from malaysia who do all electrical stuff like wiring, installing instant heater, ceiling fan and lights. Especially LED light repair, he say I am very lucky already to hv no problem with my lights at all cos he say other people have LED light spoiled within 2 years.

Hi @andotang , can you please PM me the Malaysian Electrician contact.

Thanks in advance.

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On 3/6/2018 at 5:25 PM, fiqa denny Lim said:

Nope. I haven't even get my keys yet . It's jus an image and ideas that I picture in my head on what will I do to my bedroom. Getting soon  3Rd quarter this year @AndreaLee I believe a great choices of wall colors and design will significantly highlight an apartment along with the rite choices of furniture and other statement items. It's jus how u put and match the things together. 

Hi @fiqa denny Lim, very striking wall pictures and nice ideas for your bedroom.

Seem to be reflective too and can help brighten up the room.

Definitely can consider.  

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On 4/28/2018 at 10:52 AM, Reality said:

Hi Suneeta and Ankle, appreciate if u can recommend your aircon installer for my reference, if u think they hv done a pretty decent job. Have been searching the renotalk threads, no one seems to be recommending lol. Usually more complains.

Hi Reality, found this link: http://pewpewpew.cc/shopping/how-to-choose-an-aircon-for-your-bto/  , 

owner of the blog also from Renotalk.

Maybe you can use it as a reference.

 Happy Reno.

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Thank you ryanyth , I've read your entire T-blog, very informative for a newbie like me, even got pizza, cheeseburgers and char kway teow for more inspiration .  Very nice Modern Zen indeed. 

Will be camping around RenoTalk when free to lookout for more ideas as I still have time before my project T.O.P.  

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 Hi mmoh and all forumers here, newbie here.

I've been following renotalk for a while and love the sharing community here,

thanks everyone.