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Mr Chong is at 9712 6313.

Sorry but I'm also clueless about toilet bowls. My current flat (just sold off) is using HDB-provided bowls, so no experience in sourcing for bowls. For my resale flat's reno, I bought Otto Mercury for $400 each (not exactly cheap but I was going more for its aesthetics).

I'm currently renovating my 5-Rm HDB flat as well. Hacking & overhaul of kitchen & 2 toilets. Everything is going very smoothly (much more smoothly than I expected based on past experience with shoddy contractors). I'm using a renovation contractor Mr Chong of Chng Poh Guan Renovation (not ID company) as I already had in mind what I wanted to do. Mr Chong is an old-school type contractor with many years of experience (small indistinct shop in Yishun Central). His quote was almost 10K cheaper than other contractors for the same list of items, and abt 25K less than a few IDs' quotes. Went ahead to engage him based on gut feel and kept my fingers crossed. Very pleased with his service so far. He started work 2 days earlier, remembers all my requests and is punctual for appointments. If you have a design in mind, give him clear detailed instructions and he will execute exactly what you require. His team of Malaysian workers are also very experienced and meticulous. Today, after laying the toilet flooring, his worker commented that a few tiles from the same batch did not appear similar in tone and proceeded to remove and replace those tiles on his own without my asking. Tiling should complete in 1 to 2 days. Extremely pleased with the workmanship. I have taken some photos and can share if anyone wants. Plumber, electrician & painter moving in next week. Works started on 1-Feb and scheduled to end on 19-Feb, so that's 3 weeks for kitchen & 2 toilets. My sis-in-law did her private house recently and had a nasty experience with a very popular award-winning ID company (with an impressive website & portfolio I must say). The project coordinator was not at all helpful and it seems like they have mistakenly cemented her aircon drainage pipe which she is now trying to locate. For my split unit aircon, I've separately gotten an aircon company (Raymond of AirCon Specialist Pte Ltd) for the works (recommended by a friend who has been using them for years). His isn't the cheapest quote but in the middle range. Would rather pay a bit more for a trustworthy company. Very good workmanship as well (just our luck). Works completed today. Haven't paid a cent. Called Raymond but he hasn't responded. Must be too busy. Funny that customer is chasing to make payment. It is usually the other way around. Well trust has to work both ways I guess.

My flooring laminate is "Formica" brand (from USA). I believe they are one of the earliest brands that came out with laminate products. Very good quality and extremely durable. My house is about 7 years old and flooring is still as good as new. I can't remember the price & company I got them from. You'll need to do some sourcing.