Hi all Kakis,

Just want to check and confirm, can we hack the toilet wall tiles? I know toilet floor tiles cannot hack.

Hey Redwyrm,

mayb u wana refer to e guidelines ->

Below is e hdb general reno guidelines link, fyi & necessary actions ->

HDB Flat General Renovation Guidelines

Below is e hdb electrical reno guidelines link, fyi & necessary actions ->

HDB Flat Electrical Renovation Guidelines

Edited February 10, 200818 yr by jaCKY777

hmm.. I always tot wall tiles can hack.. will the toilet look even smaller once overlayed?

Btw can we hack the kitchen wall tiles?

Hi, Kitchen wall tiles can hack...

btw, just heard from an uncle that PE approved doesnt meant HDB approved.. even if PE says can hack, also need to submit the document to HDB for approval.. only upon approval then can start hacking...

initially i thought PE was HDB ppl... hehe guess i was wrong... to those who is ignorant like me... hope this info helps

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Hi Redwyrn,

Thanks! Got a unit in blk 79C - 5 rm. Hope to move in mid / end March as Reno just started. Getting mt reno plan to be approved by HDB is a real pain.

This place is good. At least we get to know some of our neighbour b4 we move in.....

Hi RacKel,

so you will have a wonderful view of fire work?

Hey Redwyrm,

mayb u wana refer to e hdb flat reno guidelines ->

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10205p.nsf/WP...Menu=Guidebooks

Hi jaCKY777,

Thanks. Found the info. The tiles are really not pretty..

Building Works - Removal of toilets wall and floor tiles

3-year restriction period on removal of toilets wall and floor tiles provided by HDB

The toilets in your flat come with wall and floor tiles. As the toilets are designed to be wet areas, a waterproofing membrane has been laid on the cement screed before laying the floor tiles. This is to prevent water from leaking through the ceiling of the flat immediately below your flat.

Hence,flat owners are not allowed to replace the toilet floor and wall tiles provided by HDB for a period of 3 years. Flat owners may however lay new toilet floor finishes over the existing floor finishes using adhesives.

Previously, this 3-year restriction period commenced from the date of key collection. From 1 April 2005, the 3-year restriction period will commence from the completion date of the block. This relaxation will allow flat owners greater flexibility to blend in their renovation works with the interior decor of their flats.

Hi Neighbours ....sorry for asking again...hope to get some comments on this

anyone heard of Excel floor superclic

- laminate flooring series with soundproof (approx +- 8 - 10mm thk)

panel + compressed foam + aluminium foil + 4 sided with wax

Supreme vs the above which is better?

Hi Happy,

I have to comment abit abt design profession. If you wanna get them, PLEASE PLEASE go n take a look at their workmanship b4 u decide. Their price no doubt is on the cheaper side... but their quality and workmanship is also on the lousier side... i am strongly against taking them... but then again.. it is ur call... this is just my personal opinion...

Hi,I'm Kelvin from Design Profession . I would to comment the following above with no offence.

We take our values seriously and I doubt that our company workmanship is on the lousier side as we have a few good feedbacks from our existing clients from block 79.

Therefore if any customer would like to view our show flats or flats that are done by us,please feel free to drop by our office.Anytime and we would be glad to show our work.

hi jacky and meowie! thanks for your kind reminder...hehe...first time doing renovation...blur...

if you guys have done ur renovation and would like to recommend ur renovator, please let me know ok...!

just want very very simple reno due to budget constraint..hehe

Hi Happy & Meowie, my place is done by Design Profession. So far so good le. ive no complaints. Ive done up most carpentry. Maybe Meowie, you can highlight why u feel their workmanship is no good?? You had experience with them or ur friends?

I plan to make some adjustable type. Can install and remove without any hassle.

Hi,vowsh can share with me more about this adjustable window grill? Is it x?

hi guys and gals and future neighbours,

i have a lobang for genuine Imation thumbdrives 2GB for $25-28 depending on quantity. it's selling for $32-35 at sim lim square. it comes with 10 yr data retention guarantee.

please PM me if u are interested..other imation flash drives and capacities are also available.

Imation mini picture and info

Hi Neighbours

Need ur feedback/advise/opinion on the following:

1. Planning for kitchen and tot of doing tinted glass backing for the wall in between the counter top and top cabinet. I do heavy cooking and a friend advise that its difficult to maintain. So is glass backing better or stainless steel mirror finish better?

2. The solid surface for kitchen counter top comes in many brands so should i get CORIAN brand or other brands will do....

3. A friend mentioned that to do a solid surface for kitchen top it is advisable to do the kitchen structure (internal) in cemented hollow block structure/ concrete structure to prevent it from collapsing as the solid is heavy and I do heavy cooking so to prevent it from corrode.

4. I would like to place the hood higher than the standard or usual height and then purchase a good hood with high suction power. Is it advisable?

5. Any recommendations on the brands for Hob and Hood?

Would really appreciate your assistance...Thanks!!

Hi hi! One more 79Ber! Welcome! Guess we both equally newbie here.

Do u do heavy cooking? Then perhaps granite is better.

Light colour Solid surface cannot take heat. Put a hot wok on top will leave "burn" mark. Colour changes over time too.

Dark colour solid surface will have "cut" mark easily. Put knife on top and then u have to pick it up more carefully then picking up diamond. That's what ID told me... someone correct me if the ID is wrong

But if u do light cooking then no prob la

Hi hi! One more 79Ber! Welcome! Guess we both equally newbie here.

Do u do heavy cooking? Then perhaps granite is better.

Light colour Solid surface cannot take heat. Put a hot wok on top will leave "burn" mark. Colour changes over time too.

Dark colour solid surface will have "cut" mark easily. Put knife on top and then u have to pick it up more carefully then picking up diamond. That's what ID told me... someone correct me if the ID is wrong

But if u do light cooking then no prob la

hehe pro n cons .....

granite scares of water, solid surface scares of heat...

but Icylim is correct to say that for heavy cooking, granite is better...

but then again, I do heavy cooking.. but i chose solid surface.. coz nicer and i felt there will be more water running around the kitchen, as compared to "hot pot"..

Hi Happy & Meowie, my place is done by Design Profession. So far so good le. ive no complaints. Ive done up most carpentry. Maybe Meowie, you can highlight why u feel their workmanship is no good?? You had experience with them or ur friends?

Josephine, check ur PM

Hi Neighbours ....sorry for asking again...hope to get some comments on this

anyone heard of Excel floor superclic

- laminate flooring series with soundproof (approx +- 8 - 10mm thk)

panel + compressed foam + aluminium foil + 4 sided with wax

Supreme vs the above which is better?

you can check out Vohringoh (u can read up on them via website also) Ive mine done by them. Great service and I really like the feel. If u want, u can chk out my place on Sun aorund 4pm.

Wow.. just saw all your gathering pictures... Hope to join all your gatherings in the future, if there is any..

Wow.. just saw all your gathering pictures... Hope to join all your gatherings in the future, if there is any..

Where to find the pictures for the gathering, hope to take a look also.

you can check out Vohringoh (u can read up on them via website also) Ive mine done by them. Great service and I really like the feel. If u want, u can chk out my place on Sun aorund 4pm.

Jo! Sorry for not replying you on the bamboo poles. I've taken pictures of them and probably will upload them this wkend. If we get to meet before that, I can probably show the pictures to you as they are on my hp.

When are u gg up to your flat again? Mebbe can meet you there?

you can check out Vohringoh (u can read up on them via website also) Ive mine done by them. Great service and I really like the feel. If u want, u can chk out my place on Sun aorund 4pm.

Hi thanks for the info...will check out the brand Vohringoh and will PM u if I would like to view it on Sunday...Thanks!!