beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Nope, I didn't see it at Hafary though I went there twice for tile selections. I cant recall where I saw it. Only remember its without the square joint lines, the effects are like the whole wall is built with that material. hee.. How's your marble polishing that day? Managed to smooth out those scratches? we haven't managed to see the end product of the polishing yet, cos we went up on wed nite, but it wasn't done. the place was cleared tho. polishing was only done yesterday; according to the ID, who happened to be @ the unit when i called him, he says its gleaming, hah. we'll know tmr when we go up to the unit - will take pics n post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Beany, i like your feature wall. looks ex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Progress Update - End of Week 5 # lightings partially installed; remaining will be up after carpentry # marble polished; but results not as good as we expected scratches still obvious, esp in mbr - our ID will be getting the guy to come down and do it again # carpentry has been delivered; installation to commence on tues # wrought-iron metal gate was installed, BUT wrong one definitely has to be replaced glaring scratches on the marble... ... otherwise, it looks quite shiny carpentry has been delivered... much more than expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Beany, i like your feature wall. looks ex. thanks, pinklady close-up of the feature wall below; the joint lines r abit obvious and wide, but guess we can still live with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 just can't resist posting the pic of the wrong gate sent... we initially didn't even realise the gate had been changed. just seems abit funny... that such a design was sent and installed... it has stars, moon and leaves on it (sorry, but no offense to anyone, esp if anyone has installed this design) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) hi everybody, another question from me. We've received the carpentry stuff yesterday. but we're wondering what kind of material is used, as shown in the picture below: Appreciate if anyone can enlighten us. Thanks Edited September 20, 2009 by beany0811 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasp 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Progress Update - End of Week 5 # lightings partially installed; remaining will be up after carpentry # marble polished; but results not as good as we expected scratches still obvious, esp in mbr - our ID will be getting the guy to come down and do it again # carpentry has been delivered; installation to commence on tues # wrought-iron metal gate was installed, BUT wrong one definitely has to be replaced glaring scratches on the marble... ... otherwise, it looks quite shiny Oh my... hope your ID can help to remove the scratches since its so obvious that you can capture on camera. Hope to hear good news soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbtgal 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Agree the scratches on the floor tiles very obvious. Hope to see that your ID can remove them. Your floor tiles also bright and shiny . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Agree the scratches on the floor tiles very obvious. Hope to see that your ID can remove them. Your floor tiles also bright and shiny . we hope they can be removed too... @ first the wife din like the look of the marble; found them quite dated. but it kinda grows on you, i think. so now, marble must be flawless! heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 national day surprise the hubby went up to the unit today, and surprise surprise, toilet doors and shower screens r up! we also checked with ID again on the materials used for carpentry; he will change all to plywood... that made the hubby pretty happy too hope everything will continue going well common toilet door common toilet shower screen mbr toilet screen/door mbr toilet shower screen the hubby reported tt water pressure is good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 question about carpentry have you guys seen such work in your carpentry? stapling the pieces of plywood together but still leaving a gap the funny thing is that, on the right side of this carpentry picture shows some thin pieces of wood stuffed in between the 2 planks. is it ok for carpentry or is it some slipshod work to thicken the cabinet's profile? appreciate any advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forkie 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 question about carpentry have you guys seen such work in your carpentry? stapling the pieces of plywood together but still leaving a gap the funny thing is that, on the right side of this carpentry picture shows some thin pieces of wood stuffed in between the 2 planks. is it ok for carpentry or is it some slipshod work to thicken the cabinet's profile? appreciate any advice Hmm im not very sure. But so far non of my carpentry looks lidat. Supposed to be solid pcs of wood in layers completely. Hollow in between to me will feel like it is not "solid" ? I dont think i will accept such unless my ID give me a very convincing explanation on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beany0811 1 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Hmm im not very sure. But so far non of my carpentry looks lidat. Supposed to be solid pcs of wood in layers completely. Hollow in between to me will feel like it is not "solid" ? I dont think i will accept such unless my ID give me a very convincing explanation on it. hi forkie, we feel the same way too. we've notified our ID to check his supplier's delivered products. so waiting for him to get back we feel that owners really have to check when materials are delivered and alert their contractors and IDs as soon as possible. because sometimes, there is often a time lag if communication involving more than 2 parties are needed. Main contractor/IDs may not be aware of the quality of their suppliers' products but they're also responsible for ensuring that no poorer-than-agreed materials are used, upon delivery. it'll be too late if the fixtures are up and the laminates have been applied. rectification work is just a waste of time and money for all parties concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Circles 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Oh no! I realised how bo chup I was. When I went up, all the carpentry were up already. It just looks pretty and ready. I never seen my reno having these kind of 'raw' look. Oppies! Hope my cupboards still continue to stay strong. I am stuck in that house for at least 20years. Unless I buy private property, if not, no chance to move out of the house cos of the HDB levy =( Maybe I should start saving now for the next reno in 10years time =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forkie 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 hi forkie, we feel the same way too. we've notified our ID to check his supplier's delivered products. so waiting for him to get back we feel that owners really have to check when materials are delivered and alert their contractors and IDs as soon as possible. because sometimes, there is often a time lag if communication involving more than 2 parties are needed. Main contractor/IDs may not be aware of the quality of their suppliers' products but they're also responsible for ensuring that no poorer-than-agreed materials are used, upon delivery. it'll be too late if the fixtures are up and the laminates have been applied. rectification work is just a waste of time and money for all parties concerned. That is true, which is why every step of reno i will always go over and take a look. Even i may not be professional in their respective areas, but i will ask and check if i have some conerns I dont care if this is not nice to IDs for home owners to speak directly their contractors. I just know this is my house and i want to know what are they doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
