doremon2009

Hi All, By the way, due to some sensitivity at this juncture I may not list out the renovator names till I really finalised. As who knows one or two of them is actually active in renotalk? And what if among them there'r one no good one and may mislead others .. Thus will use abbreviation at this juncture ; ) Well, after which the renovator whom I chose to sign up. I will try to post here the name and to reflect the actual performance. Shld be ok by then? I guess by then this is the real fact shared. So should be very useful to many. So if this renovator did a good job, he/she will sure get full of praises but if a bad job done, likewise it will be reflected in here too. Also it'll be my guage and view.. as me not very particular type ..plus also not very experience one. There will be lots of things I may not know how to detect.. If renovator do cheat on materials or other aspects which I don't know how to detect.. also dangerous..then what to do? It's a situation really one don't know what one don't know.. chimp.. However, will post here to seek for advise .. Cos here have so many kind hearted brother and sisters whom are willing to share and best of all 一路走过来的 ie All already have the reno experience with their own house(s) already

Sorry to intercept this thread.. Hi Rasp, Possible to send me the quotation you have from the renovator you'd appointed to work on your house ? ; ) Thanks! Doremon2009 trufaole@gmail.com

PAINT FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE Base on my floorplan area in http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=24349 Renovator SC: 1) Paint whole unit's wall & ceiling with ICI emulsion paint 2) Paint all pipes, doors, doorframes & gate with ICI gloss paint No breakdown of price, this renovator insist to submit bundle price.. Renovator IL: 1) To supply labour and material to paint whole house using nippon paint (4plus1) $1450 Renovator MC 1) Supply labour & material to paint the entire unit (walls&Ceiling using Nippon Vinilex 5000paint) $1,600.00 2) Supply labour & material to Paint all pipes, doors, doors frames with Nippon Gloss paint $250.00 Renovator IZ Supply & apply original ICI Dulux or Nippon paint to all internal walls & ceilings.(Max 8 colours) $1,300.00 Supply & apply ICI gloss paint to all water piping, gates, doors, door frames & sewage pipe. $150.00 Renovator SD To supply and apply 3 coats of ICI Dulux -Pentalite paint to all internal walls & ceiling ( 1 base coat & 2 finish coats)( up to 8 colours )(Price include painting all doors frame & piping) $1,500.00 So which paint is better? I did try to google about the description but turn out I become more confuse.. 拜托those who knows something about paint give advise pls..

Hi All, Really thanks for the helpful and the kind sharing ! : ) I really need as many feedback asap. Need to start reno very soon. Thus, has to work triple pace on my side. Unfortunately all the renovators that I have contacted quotes send to me are varied and with as little description.. As an unseason customer, I find it quite tough .. Think to speed up the process wonder if it's better that I come out the list, after consolidate all and let them fill in the blanks? By the some renovators tell me they carry many brands and type of materials keep asking me to join and go with them to the different shops they recommend. However, I wish to check with you all.. if I have not decided/sign up is it ok that I do such? 1st, I really don't know what material is the good one and what's not. 2nd, is it ok to go with them to shops if I have not sign up with them? Actually some asked me to put deposit first before bring me to the diff shops..or provide further services except provide me the quote. btw renotalk email box cleared already.. is it limited to only 10 emails?? Alternative, can also email me to trufaole@gmail.com Ideally if can send me the quotation you have so I can understand how detail it should be. !!THANKS!!

List of work for the Renovator It's kind of headache to consolidate the quotations and compare.. however, after going thru the complex process, one does learn something. Here's the consolidated list :- (Let me know if there is anything left out. Thanks!) Apply HDB permit fee Sand and Haulage fee (transportation+delivery) Debris fee (clearance of rubbish and left over materials) Acid cleaning/Chemical wash Hacking Works/Dismantle works Supply labour & materials to hack the wall between kitchen and service balcony. Supply labour & materials to dismantle existing service balcony door and window. Supply labour & materials to patch up affected area after hacking and dismantle "Wet Works " Supply labour & material to construct 50mm thickness cement base for - (Kitchen) L-shaped base for fridge,cabinet,Washing Basin cabinet "-(service balcony) Half of Service Area ie I-shape base for washing machine and pipe box up base ie cement base for box up pipe in service balcony that join the cement base of washing machine." -(MBR) Toilet cabine base below the vanity top. Supply labour & material to construct kerb for :- Supply labour & material to construct 1 shower kerb with tiles to separate wet and dry area in common toilet. Supply labour & material to construct 1 shower kerb with tiles to separate wet and dry area in MBR toilet. Supply labour & material to construct kerb at main door entrance with tiles to separate outdoor and indoor to prevent dust, water. Alteration of existing main gate and main door to make good. Flooring To supply & lay entrance and room walkways in Danto Japanese mosaic & quartz tile "-To supply labour and material to lay living, dining area 600mmx600mm ""Anti Stain"" super polished homogeneous tiles include skirting Option To supply labour and material to lay boarder tiles@bedroom common area "To supply and lay""Anti Stain"" super polished heavy duty non-slip homogeneous floor or rustic ceramics kitchen floor finish tiles include skirting *Tiles based on $2.80psf" To supply and laying of waterproofing membrane at kitchen To supply and lay homogeneous tiles in balcony To supply and install/laying 3 bedrooms and 1 study room with "German Technology" heavy duty laminate flooring in 4mm thk rubber underlay with aluminium foil c/w skirting for all rooms. Partition To design, fabricate/supply & install 5 ft pillar divider w/ glass at entryway Altar To design, fabricate/supply & install 4 ft full height altar near entrance Additional Storage @Bomb Shelter To design, fabricate/supply & install 12 ft full height cupboards w/door for bomb shelter To design, fabricate/supply & install mirror at the centre (dimension) Option Shoe cabinet with laminate finish 3ft (Laminate use $40/pc) Living Area To design, fabricate/supply & install full height,6ft(L) feature wall/cabinet@living hall area. ie TV,shelves with mixture of casement doors and open concept. Kitchen To design, fabricate/supply & install 35ft(L) laminated kitchen cabinet c/w ABS trimming door and steel disk rack. To design, fabricate/supply & install 17ft(L) solid top @ kitchen cabinet area Master Bedroom To design, fabricate/supply & install 6 ft wardrobe w/casement wooden doors in master bedroom To design, fabricate/supply & install 5 ft storage cupboard under window in master bedroom To design, fabricate/supply & install 10mm temepered glass shower screen in master toilet To design, fabricate/supply & install aluminium powder coated sliding doors below vanity in master toilet Bedroom2 To design, fabricate/supply & install 6.8 ft wardrobe w/casement wooden doors in bedroom 2 To design, fabricate/supply & install 5 ft storage cupboard under window in bedroom 2 To design, fabricate/supply & install 2 full height storage cupboards in bedroom 2 Bedroom3 To design, fabricate/supply & install 5 ft storage cupboard under window in bedroom 3 To design, fabricate/supply & install full height storage cupboard in bedroom 3 (dimension) To design, fabricate/supply & install bedhead in w/storage cubby in bedroom 3 To design, fabricate/supply & install 7 ft wardrobe w/casement wooden doors in bedroom 3 To design, fabricate/supply & install 8 ft study desk w/drawers and shelving above in bedroom 3 Study Room To design, fabricate/supply & install aluminium & glass sliding doors in study To design, fabricate/supply & install bench w/cabinets in study To design, fabricate/supply & install 5.6 ft study desk w/drawers and shelving above in study Windows To design, fabricate/supply & install potbelly iron grilles for balcony To supply & install casement window & grilles in service yard To supply & install aluminium window grilles for windows in 4 rooms Painting To paint whole unit in ICI Dulux paint Pumbling Works Replacement of standard stainless steel piping Labour for installation of storage heater To design, fabricate/supply & install/run hot and water piping (3 pts) ie Kitchen, common toilet and master bedroom toilet Supply labour for installation of bathrooms' accessories Supply labour for installation of kitchen sink and hob To design, fabricate/supply & laying of concealed drainage pipe for kitchen sink To design, fabricate/supply & laying of concealed drainage pipe for washer Relocate the gas piping (was told suppose to be done by pub) foc .. is this true? The total package come to 45K Is this consider reasonable price?

Hi, I went to City Gas showroom 2 weeks ago, no more free water heater already. One has to buy and pay for the installation somemore.. : (

Hi, Wonder if anyone can share the advise and different effect and application of flooring materials, such as 1) Ceramic 2) Homogenous (most popular now) 3) Slab (my renovator recommend to have slab in kitchen, service balcony and balcony) 4) Broken Marble 5) Marble etc..

Hi, Can someone who have Straits Times Newspaper help to check and advise.. Was told that Gain City has promotion on aircons and electrical appliances etc till end of this SUN 15 Nov09. I am not in town now till this Sat..but hope can be in time to purchase the AIRCONs. Thanks!

Visit to JB Home Fairs Been away for a while.. here I am back!! Just a quick info here..and I'll have to set off again till I've the time to log in again.. Some Lobang for those who are interested in JB sourcing/purchases:- PS: No relationship with them or whatsever, it's just that I visited the Home Fairs and gathered the address for my future plan to source/purchase. Definitely not sure about their services and quality etc. Therefore, you will need to assess and compare yourself before your own purchases. After all this is the site where I will reference, seek advise, share and return with my best effort : ) 1) GrandSolar - Good for garden, balcony where there are Sun. It comes with different type of lighting design that comes with solar chips and will be light up in the dark when the Sun set. Can be found in distributor Parkson in Holiday Plaza (Johor Baru) Email: info@mygrandcell.com I find it innovative, energy saving, price reasonable as it's in promo price and it's direct supplier in the Home Fair. 2) Simtone - Switches /Outlets come with functional design with comtemporary Flair. HQ : Spain. Website: http://www.simon.com.my I find the price quite reasonable. Design display in the exhibit fine. However, they don't have the white color I want. There are other color series ie bronze,steel, black etc.. 3) Middle Curtains Design & Furnishing - www.curtain.com.my Great promo price in Home Fair, very tempting to buy then.. but refrain as I'd yet to finalised my house theme and design with family.. don't want to regret on my purchases then.. as this can be purchased later. 4)ANZ Home Furnishing - There is showroom in Bukit Indah, 61,63, Jalan Indah 16/12, Taman Bukit Indah, Johor, 81200,Malaysia. Tel:012-7789567 No website. There are different design of wardrobe,beds that attract my attention. Apparently, any furnishing sending to Spore will subject to taxes, transport fees etc.The promo price seems attractive in the Home Fair. 5) Focus Buildware - Househole Accessories, Wardrobe Accessories, Bathroom Accessories, Kitchen Accessories. Email : focusbuildware8@gmail.com Not sure who are the distributors in JB. Main office is in Klang. Can't resist the temptation of buying anymore.. and purchased some bathroom accessories.. but due to biz trip and limited capacity to be able to bring back to SG.. got to go now.. will con't to update when have some time.. Catch up again..

Thanks for that point. Will have to check : )

100% agree to your sharing here.. Personally I have also met up with quite a number of ID, so far has not find one that I feel confident about. I am newbi but I do my best to research whenever I can. Find some really trying to smoke their way out.. Some after sharing my requirement come back to me few times with mistake or unclear. Kind of tiring and feel it's waste of time. I am still trying out the ID which I wanted to right from the begining as it's single point of contact to me. However, after meeting few, a bit dissapointed, and lead me thinking should I split it out get the contractor who specialist the area they are in ie flooring to one who does only that, carpentry, wiring, painting.. etc wonder in that case it'll be of more quality delivery and on time.

Yo! I am also at JW!! Yet to start my reno though.. so happy to find kakis near my area : ) I ever thought of enaging Ah Soon, but seeing so many projects he have on hand.. I decided not to as my schedule is very tight can't afford any delay. However, still can exchange info and ideas etc.. Even if got chance can view your place ? Welcome new neighbout ; )

AIRCON Just an update of my findings and meeting air-con ppl.. Requirement Aircon for 4 bedrooms. a) 2 bedrooms estimate to on 8hrs a day b) 2 bedrooms estimate to on once a month for 4hrs each time. The most cost effective approach is to get 2 System 2. Was recommended Samsung non-inverter. Where 1 compressor for (a) and the other compressor for (b). The reason shared by the salesperson was:- 1) It is more cost saving to have 2 System 2 in term of total price is SGD2618 as compared to Daikin Non-Inverter system 4@SGD2850. 2) It is energy saving by such arrangement as compared to using System4 due to the mechanism of compressor. 3) The cost for 1 system 2 non-inverter (Samsung) for (b) and 1 system 2 inverter (Panasonic) for (a) is SGD3343. 4) Was told that the assumption of having 4 rooms on aircon 8 hrs a day, the electrical bill will be SGD20 per month more than inverter aircon. How true is this ? Me also not sure. Any one can help to share their experience in this aspect?

Oops!.. was kind of down and procastinate earlier.. may be too stress..feel abit lost n helpless then. Actually am in the mist of compiling and summarising. So far has spoken to >10 renovators,kind of tired and frustrated, as not all come back with quote. May be mine is too rush a schedule, happens to fall in peak period. Very few that come back with quote are also of varied. There are quotes that are totally irrelevant, not to the requirement I want..hmm.. that shows how irresponsible or blur the person is, thus will void immediately. To be frank, I have yet to meet one that really give the good feel and confidence yet. That's why the fear I have.. True enough it's a very tiring exercise.. Will list out for sharing once done : )

HI ossify, Really thanks! The information is useful ; )

Sure! : ) Possible to PM your contact? In case need to contact you in time of need : ) Regards, Doremon2009 trufaole@gmail.com

Hi gkbt, So far the quote I have is inclusive of installation. As for the LG price, I can't remember the pricing as it is system 3 instead of system 4. For non-inverter system 4 Daikin Model :MA56EV1 / FT25 x 4 Cappacity 20800btu Price $2850 Inverter Daikin system4 Model: 4MK75DVM / FTKD25DVM x 4 Cappacity 26000btu Price $3780 Mitsubishi Starmex Inverter 4 Model: MXY4A28 / MSXYGA10VA x 4 Cappacity 28000btu Price $3780 Not sure if the pricing is good or not. Will visit some other companies over this coming weekends.

Hmm... base on some findings and discussions.. was told that the vinyl flooring was not recommended as it's not lasting as compared to laminate and tiles. Esp the older folks straight away tell me don't bother to think about vinyl flooring.. May be that is the reason many distributors and retailers don't carry this kind of product anymore?

Gosh! I am kind of lost on how to finalised to the final renovator.. Not sure it's too stress and having this fear of choosing the wrong one.. Really need help.

Wonder if anyone know if there is such wall papers that have reflective effect like mirror?

Just read your sharing on this.. Hmm.. so dangerous!! Our family does quite heavy cooking .. By the way, you have kitchen wall with tiles prior your installation of tampered glass then?

Hi diva79, I am also looking for such for my kitchen.. ok to PM me your quote? even it is package quote ; ) Thanks!

Hi Jaskel, Thanks to this thread and your sharing find this interesting and useful. Wonder how long you have this installed? Is it durable? Love to hear from you soon : )

Laminate flooring One concern our family has is the durability and again practicability: 1) We have habit of change position of our furniture pieces once in a blue moon.. to have the change of mood and feel. So if the table originally place in position A may need to shift to position B. For laminate flooring, such heavy piece table may have left a dent mark on the 4legs. 2) The habits of shifting the chairs around.. even if it's heavy one has to lift it up then place in new position.. Dragging will create scratches and mark. 3) Water spills/ forgot to close the windows in time during heavy rain time.. Here I just discover this thread: http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21548 hmm.. needs to find out more about this quickly..

Hiaz.. this is the answer I have been chasing.. I can only commence reno after HDB done their rectification.. So is unknown.. Quote for mirror.. I have yet to recieve the quote from renovator, hopefully can get back to me by this weekends. Will share once I have it ; )