curryqueen 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 not changing main door? is it very old those kind (i.e. like mine)? Yes, like yours. with the chicken-wire glass on top. we also viewed our place once before putting pen to paper. apparently, most would view 2-3 times before deciding..lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilithfiend 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 you also have that ventilation hole above the main door? and you're also gonna replace it with a chicken wire fixed panel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryqueen 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) and you're also gonna replace it with a chicken wire fixed panel? No lah.. it already came with chicken-wire glass. But a lot of old paint drops on the glass... need to get thinner to clean it up. Tomorrow is day of second appointment! yay! Edited June 24, 2010 by curryqueen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samgalz 2 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 No lah.. it already came with chicken-wire glass. But a lot of old paint drops on the glass... need to get thinner to clean it up. Tomorrow is day of second appointment! yay! congratz, u must be feeling excited now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilithfiend 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 No lah.. it already came with chicken-wire glass. But a lot of old paint drops on the glass... need to get thinner to clean it up. Tomorrow is day of second appointment! yay! wah so lucky, yours came with the chicken-wire glass! I had to negotiate w/my PM to absorb the cost of mine leh! like sam said, you must be very excited! looking forward to see your transformation.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryqueen 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 wah so lucky, yours came with the chicken-wire glass! I had to negotiate w/my PM to absorb the cost of mine leh! like sam said, you must be very excited! looking forward to see your transformation.. Thanks, ladies! Looking foward to it too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stardust>_< 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 nice shelfing!!!! but seems very ex sia.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryqueen 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 nice shelfing!!!! but seems very ex sia.... Yah.. that's why can only look and draw inspiration.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryqueen 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 After waiting 2 hrs at HDB yesterday, I finally got my keys! Owner cleared EVERYTHING out on the morning of second appointment , so I was quite happy. But a number of unexpected expenses appear to be coming up:- Main Gate When the owner gave me the keys, he told me the old-retro HDB gate was not working and had not been working since he took over the flat. They usually just padlock the gate and leave the actual gate unlocked. That means that I have to change the main gate and throw the old retro one away.. Kitchen flr & wall tiles Majority of them are hollow.. so everything must hack. That's extra $$ Toilet flr & Wall Tiles Apparently, cannot do waterproofing over old tiles, must hack every **** tile and tile it back up again. MBR and Kitchen Windows Had wanted to keep them, but now need to get them changed as the rollers have worn off and the locks are rusty. Shower Screen+door for MBR Door is needed to prevent water from spilling to the dry area. Others Decided to do half height narrow shelving and full height shoe cabinet in the living room -$$$ Apparently for HDB flats, cannot have stainless steel drain covers coz now must have some netting thing below and stainless steel drain covers don't have that. DIY table may also be a gone case coz apparently carpenter will charge more than Ikea to cut the size of the countertop. All in all, it's going to be abt $20K or more excl grilles, aircon, electrical appliances, lights, laminate flooring.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 After waiting 2 hrs at HDB yesterday, I finally got my keys! Owner cleared EVERYTHING out on the morning of second appointment , so I was quite happy. But a number of unexpected expenses appear to be coming up:- Main Gate When the owner gave me the keys, he told me the old-retro HDB gate was not working and had not been working since he took over the flat. They usually just padlock the gate and leave the actual gate unlocked. That means that I have to change the main gate and throw the old retro one away.. Kitchen flr & wall tiles Majority of them are hollow.. so everything must hack. That's extra $$ Toilet flr & Wall Tiles Apparently, cannot do waterproofing over old tiles, must hack every **** tile and tile it back up again. MBR and Kitchen Windows Had wanted to keep them, but now need to get them changed as the rollers have worn off and the locks are rusty. Shower Screen+door for MBR Door is needed to prevent water from spilling to the dry area. Others Decided to do half height narrow shelving and full height shoe cabinet in the living room -$$$ Apparently for HDB flats, cannot have stainless steel drain covers coz now must have some netting thing below and stainless steel drain covers don't have that. DIY table may also be a gone case coz apparently carpenter will charge more than Ikea to cut the size of the countertop. All in all, it's going to be abt $20K or more excl grilles, aircon, electrical appliances, lights, laminate flooring.. yes old flats often comes with such issues...lots of unexpected costs and have to spend $$ on it... Customised table would surely cost more than ikea's off the shelves prices, i think ikea's annual sale is in early july. So u might wish to hold the plans since it wouldnt be so fast till carpentry stage? any pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryqueen 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 any pics? Keep forgetting to bring my camera up with me,but here are some more that I took when I did an "open house" on Mon: Common Toilet Kitchen area next to storerm (where I'd place my fridge and WM) Storerm Living Rm (Frm Kitchen) (frm Main Dr) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexufto 5 Report post Posted June 27, 2010 (edited) All in all, it's going to be abt $20K or more excl grilles, aircon, electrical appliances, lights, laminate flooring.. Hello curryqueen, thanks for dropping-by. Congrats on your key collection, happy to hear that the previous owners managed to clear their stuffs in due time Yea, the reno-cost has always seem to be escalating, when suddenly you realse you need to add this and that, Have you finalise your i/d or contractor? All the best! Edited June 27, 2010 by dexufto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2010 woah, ok seems like an overhaul cannot be avoided. big hole in pocket = big smile on face. haha.. u going to get a contractor to do everything or go ala-carte? i gonna try again to look for the pipe fittings. The pipes i saw at choo chiang are for electrical wires...look too skinny to use as base.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryqueen 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) woah, ok seems like an overhaul cannot be avoided. big hole in pocket = big smile on face. haha.. u going to get a contractor to do everything or go ala-carte? i gonna try again to look for the pipe fittings. The pipes i saw at choo chiang are for electrical wires...look too skinny to use as base.. Mainly getting contractor to do.. getting laminate flring thru Ossify's help, aircon & grilles myself. Windows I may get contractor to do, asking for more quotes. Contractor's quote is lower than Alex's. I had Ho Bee to do an on-site quotation and got a bit of a heart attack.. Didn't know hacking and all the general works so ex! It's almost $3K! Am not going to tile toilet walls anymore, will live with the hollow tiles in the loo. My mum was saying that toilet tile seldom pop. I am doing a 14ft wardrobe and a 11ft half height storage in the living rm nad 16.5 ft worth of bottom kitchen cabinet, so that kinda added up to the bill. Edited June 29, 2010 by curryqueen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2010 maybe u can share with us the costs which gave u a heart attack? im sure renotalk guys would offer alternatives or cheaper lobangs. u mean u gonna use the toilet wall and floor tiles...? not really advisible. Will be a major headache later if something goes wrong. Also during drilling in toilet accessories, tiles may break off? i duno... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
