Smallboy

YOu seem to be breaking down your reno works to different contractors. eg....wardrobe, flooring and doors. If you take Ah Soon, he cannot work more discounts for you. Usually for those who let him do everything, he can move around more with freebies and discounts. This is 1 point for your consideration. Ah Soon's laminate brands are Elephant or something (check with Fondue, Jespb) If you are looking for specific brands or density, make it known to him. He may be able to source it cheaper for you. Take for example, my BLUM...... a case to learn..... I realised contractors prices are very different from retail prices.

Kari, I will check and let you know.

Ivy, that was close. "Heng"........ ... that wall tile is so interesting.... I noticed my toilet got 2 "goal post" pipes, yours dont have.

it is hard to compare. Esp item by item. I heard Uncle Soon mentioned his prices are better if you let him do the whole house. Like Ivy and mine, he said he can move prices better cos we let him do everything. He said if he someone ask him to do just cabinets.. it is hard to give our kind of prices. Same goes for TV console + Feature wall.

Wow.. your MBR looks like a Phuket resort I went to... so warm and nice ambience. Your kitchen cabinets looks clean and new. With a fresh coat of the surface top, it looks good!

Has anyone here done self-made/DIY wall decals? I have a machine which can custom cut little butterflies.... hee..hee.. due to my scrapbooking addiction. But I like to know what materials to use? Vinyl? Can I find these sheets at Spotlight or Art Friend? Very keen to do a simple one for my girl's room. Test test first.

I bought my Franke Sink and Tap + Cuzzino Hob and Hood from Asia Excel. It was a fantastis promotion then. Only $699 for 4 items. The sink and tap alone are already more than 400+. They sell WC, taps, other bathroom stuff too. You can check them out. I went to the Balestier branch. This guy Desmond is good. I dont think their prices are the lowest. But when I ask Desmond if he can give a lower rate than Mayer(that oven). He can. Why not take from him? He explained the functions of the oven for me. And his product knowledge is superb!

hahaha... I also like dat say..... this statement is their standard ....hahahaha... I encountered that too! XH: more pics after tomorrow cos today they are painting, re-doing some stuff and final washing. Swee swee then I take pics!

Oven oven oven. Finally concluded on what to buy. Decided to try something affordable first. After all, my first oven. Can't afford my Brandt or Bosch... hee... Mayer is having a promotion http://www.mayer.sg/www/storefront/Content...p?ContentId=347 Ariston FB51.2 $619 http://www.mayer.sg/www/storefront/Product...p;Brand=Ariston Indesit FIE 61.1 KAIX $699 http://www.mayer.sg/www/storefront/Product...p;Brand=Indesit Decided to go for Indesit one. But a moment of wisdom by hubby. He asked me to call Desmond from Asia Excel (the guy we bought the Franke sink, tap, Cuzzino hob+ hood)...... we are very happy with his prices and service. And voila....... Desmond offerd me $650 for the Indesit one. Surely I will buy from him. His service is top notch. His product knowledge also good. And of course, I really dislike the Mayer staff attitude. 3 times I went there ( 3 chances already)...... they gave me cold services..... not bothered to explain much. And the recent promotion, she does not even know. I had to point to the poster at the door and she walked up there, then she stone faced. What kind of sales knowledge is this?

Dont know about the excited part.... after 5 weeks of mointoring a bit tired. I am more excited to see my dining table being delivered. hee..hee... And more excited to shop for soft furnishings......... I still can't find nice ready made curtains. Anyone got good recommendations? Ikea got limited selection. Spotlight range is nice but some very expensive.

sure.... come come! PM you the address

Wow... big space... you got 3 rooms + a study........ congrats on setting up this blog. Take your time to talk to Yeak and Alan (Uncle Soon)......... they both offer good rates.

Oh dear, relax... you can always come by another day when you are less busy. aiyo, you live so near... just drop by another. I PM you my number ok...... Take care.....

Just curious... how do you know it is low quality (beside the door)....... any pics to show and compare?

I did a 'scratch' test on Corian............plus other brands....... all the same. If dont take care, sure got scratches. Honestly $60 is really cheap. I heard contractors charge about $90-100 right. Mine was a lump sum with my kitchen so hard for me to estimate the price.

You got my number. Call me when you are ready to pop by. But I am moving on 16th May (sat).... so next week weekday is fine.

ok.. moment of awakening... I understand... let's take this offline.

huh.... getting confusing....Uncle not coming to meet me on Sat...... XBB, then, are you still coming for open house?

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Glad to know things are progressing well............ :) For the soft closing, they install it last. It just latch onto the hinges only. Very easy. My house still dont look like it can handover on thurs......... hiaz...... but I told Uncle, never mind as long as clean it swee swee esp lots of cememt, silicone marks......

Uncle got boss? I thought he is the boss..........huh?

Good to hear you are progressing well in your ID/contractor search.........

OPEN HOUSE THIS SAT 9 May, 3-4pm. see you there!

Ivy, I saw some plastering work in progress............ looks good! Uncle a bit forgetful......... remind and remind him ok. Glad your window and grilles part working out fine.

not me! Thurs he meeting me for HANDOVER...think it is afternoon... you want to catch hold of him?