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    Hi, still available?
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    Hi, prepacked means...? Readymix? With sand?
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    Since so many people commenting here are regular TB buyers, I would like to ask...do they sell the brick wall panels on TB? My Mandarin is very poor and I don't know what search term to use even if I figure out (through sheer guesswork) how to use TB given my handicap LOL. Nickguthe, any advice...?
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    Great and informative T-blog! Love the study, except if i were to do it myself I would make frosted glass so I don't get distracted while doing my work LOL (cos i get distracted very easily). And also for privacy as perhaps I could put a sofabed inside to use it as a guest room if I have friends from overseas...
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    Well done! Will you be using Henry again...? BTW can please PM me his contact? Thanks
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    Hi bro, your this contractor seems pretty good and forthright. Is the workmanship good, are you having any problems at this juncture? Do they do small wet works jobs? And most importantly, are they decently priced...? If so, could you please share their contact? Thanks
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    Hi GMC, will the overlay job include everything that the original layout has? I.e. concrete, then waterproof membrane then screed (and strengthener) then the new tiles? I understand from certain BCA literature I've been reading that this is the correct and best layout, so just wondering if it will be replicated for the overlay job as well. I think KSToh's blog also talks about something similar: http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/62505-top-kew-drive/page-10#entry857733 I can't wrap my head around how much less overlaying costs (vs hacking) if they are actually going to be replicating all 3 layers exactly...? Doesn't add up...hmm. Thanks in advance for your views!
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    I agree that slatted blinds are more high maintenance...will need to dust it often. However, I really like the look of it more than roller blinds defo. I've had 5 blinds for my 5 rooms in different apartment so far. I like it because it looks sleek. 3 of the blinds were those aluminium(?) kind and 2 were wooden kind. Both also very swee. All but 1 were from IKEA (but now IKEA doesn't sell anymore, so sad! they were really super cheap). So, gotta bear with it I guess. There is a shop doing those bamboo blinds at the very end of Jalan Besar there. It's on the left side, after the bus stop there. I can't recall the shop name offhand but if you just walk all the way past the food centre, it's right there. Before the road turns left to the 'thieves market' stretch. Young man tending to the shop (not the PRC workers) seems very nice and knowledgeable. The prices seemed reasonable, like $9/sq ft for the upper end ones. And about $6/sq ft for the mid range. Also got bamboo chicks type. I get the feeling that their prices are way cheaper than those curtain shops... because I have asked at curtain shops in Clementi and TPY before (those shops under the block), they quoted me like $600 If anyone has ever made with these guys at Jalan Besar, please give a review? I may want to make in the future, if their quality is good... Thanks!
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    So far only 1 company has entertained me. I'm not even sure where it is...like Eunos area there. Industrial park. Will update later when I find their company name, address and number. I kinda just wandered into the industrial park and started driving around a few blocks slowly, looking at each shop to figure out if they did metal works. I finally stopped at these guys and the China staff gave me their manager's number. Manager referred me to the guy doing the work, and after a few days he came back with a quotation on something similar to the website link that I sketched out for them. Erm... I have to say the quotation for the finished product shocked me, as it was about 6 times the price of the materials. The materials (like single galvanised mild steel hollow squares) added up was only about $300, give or take. But the guy quoted me incl welding and mounting as $1800. I'm thinking it's really not worth the price tag. It's ridiculous. I am pretty sure that if the steel were drilled with the right holes etc, I could very easily assemble them and mount them myself. And the whole project would only cost me less than $500! *faintz*
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    Hi KSToh, Do you know what exactly are the properties of this brand of Sovacryl, that they used it for your job? I do recall a long time ago while I was looking at options for the roof (polyeurethane painting vs acrylic vs epoxy vs SKK's fancy-named "Ceramifloor"), I came across sovacryl and the name stuck. I am given to understand it's a standalone waterproofing layer. Not so much a paint, in that sense. Fast forward some years later, recently I was asking around several companies about their paint solutions and pricing (for my roof terrace floor, currently a very yucky tiled surface). Then I was told by one of the companies I asked quotations from that a) there would be no proper bonding because I didn't want to hack my tiles and b) even if I cemented over my tiles, it would not be an ideal solution for my roof terrace because the tiles would pop/crack over time. They suggested hacking (totally not an option because it's so exorbitant and we're looking at over 100sq metres of space... totally bo lui!) or 'painting on the tiles'. I'm not sure I like the sound of the 2nd one, is it something like those garish kitchen tile spray painting gigs? Painted tiles look HORRID and like they belong to the 1960s. Or would they paint several coats on of at least 5mm thick so that the end result will not have those grout line depressions between the existing tiles? Don't know how reliable these people are since they are actually only paint sellers (main objective is to sell the paint, they don't really care if suitable or not I think)... but do you have any advice on my roofing situation? Thanks...
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    Oh nice...! Thanks so much! Will check them out
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    P.S. I still haven't managed to find my American Standard...
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    Perhaps just to share with fellow forumners for future reference, the things that I believe I learnt from my walkabout. 1. Johnson Suisse - Malaysia brand, don't know made in MY or China 2. Inspire - China 3. Otto - Local brand but MIC 4. Caribbean - Local brand but MIC. No, not from the Caribbean 5. Carona - China 6. Baron - MIC 7. Crizto - Thai brand, but MIC Please correct me if my info is wrong? And please add on any other brands you know of that others might find useful...? Thanks (:
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    Hehee... who says HDB owners can't have garden sheds? Can set up one in your living room as an enclosed 'entertainment capsule' with surround sound and lighting on the roof that looks like stars ma! Anyway I enquired because I thought you might have seen on TB... lol. But I guess not
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    My bad, kstoh! Keter of course hehe.. I have no idea why I kept typing Kettler, I must have been itching to go to the gym so much. Oh man. I just took a look at the first bits of your blog...awesome! I think it will be my weekend reading. I don't know why I never came across it before, despite having lurked on Renotalk for over 5yrs. You have such a wealth of experience and things that I could learn from. And especially since I am going to embark on my own (serious DIY) reno projects around the house in December...
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    Ya...those are the ones I was referring to Went to Far East and Fun's but not only were they ex (minimum $1200++), most were also pretty dusty and grubby. They're not quite FMCG so they sit around for a while before anyone actually buys them. Fun's is pretty much an orphanage of unselleable (but incredibly expensive) useless stuff! Do ur kettler ones fade/get discoloured? My dad has eight, of various sizes, and they're all in various stages of discolouration. Sorry for being OT, OP... heh.
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    Hmmm nonono...I don't think hansgrohe makes their stuff in China. Do they??? Yup garden sheds like these but in aluminium or some other assembly-type steel/plastic: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arrow-Metal-Sheds-10-x-8-Backyard-Garden-Shed-Kit-Outdoor-Medium-Yard-Storage-/281470910063?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4188f93e6f Kettler is a very popular brand but the importers here chop carrot ah. Over $3k. Siao! Arrow is a basic brand you can find at Home Depot etc. I wish we had those kinda places here in Sg!
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    Hi aluka...thanks for this thread. Indeed, most of the previous posts on this topic are outdated. I actually used your 'roadmap' to do my walkabout around Jalan Besar today...heh. My problem is I'm only looking for American Standard or another reliable angmoh brand thts made in angmoh country, not MIC. Toilet you cannot afford to scrimp on ma...supposed to last forever. My prev home used American Standard and it lasted for over 10yrs, and if u notice a lot of posh hotels etc also use American Standard. I'm not an expert on toilets, but I believe this is because American Standard lasts and is very durable (eg. Hotels and commercial buildings a lot of ppl use every day...and with the abysmal levels of care that we don't use in our own precious homes). But i read American Standard has been bought over by a Japanese brand. Which is confusing cos in the US they are still being sold regularly. Anyway none of the shops on ur list along that row actually have American Standard... some clueless sales people had nvr even heard of it! Anyone knows where I can get...? Or at least around the same standards n price around Toto? I'm ok with Toto quality but really hate the name... i hate gambling hahaa
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    Thanks yoongf! Will call them for a quotation and compare with the other installing-only folks... see if it's better to get the people to do all at once or to DIY+get glass only installed. I am very tempted to just saw off the existing railings myself and then just get the glass suppliers to come install. Am quite sure that we have the tools for that (and to file and patch up the sawn-off parts of the concrete wall)... Don't see why I should pay $200+ more per railing for that removal
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    Yup, salt and most kinds of metals iodise... like cars, will get rusty if exposed to too much humidity from 'sea air' for instance. You should try looking for plastic or porcelain container. Or mother of pearl, if you can afford it hehee... cos ppl eat caviar with mother of pearl spoons to avoid the chemical reaction
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    Lolz I just love the very animated way you describe your reno journey and the purchases from TB... Unfortunately I can't read Chinese (beyond maybe 50 characters ) so I'm still sticking to Ebay that I've been using for over 10yrs. I generally stay away from MIC stuff, esp food... and Ebay has served me well over the years (especially when I used to live in US and Canada). But I get very jealous when I hear my friends talk about their TB loot, cos it's all so cheap! Hmmm I wonder if TB has garden sheds for sale...
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    Ya I think there's something the BCA would decree. But I assume since so many of these neighbours have already done it, it must be perfectly legit. But I'm not looking for these kind that they have made, these are frameless... I wouldn't feel secure with these! I want to do something more like those normal shopping centre glass railings. Those must be safe and secure, I'm sure. But yes I was told by a Besglass sales person about that laminated glass thing. Their price were a bit steep though (they are apparently a "you ming" local brand)... and they only install, but they do not remove my existing railings. Anyone has any contacts for such railing specialist for homes? Thanks!
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    Hi folks, I have been desperately looking for months, for a steel or other metal contractor who can do small home project. Looking to do a simple wall mounted structure like a giant steel shelving. Can take load of 70++kg. Initially I had wanted it done using solid wood, but I was told by the carpenters and contractors that they cannot do it or they need an engineer's certification that it can be safely mounted on the wall. They said better to ask steel guys to do. I need to build something as follows: http://jumpew.com/20-sneaky-ways-to-saving-space-bedroom-with-furniture/sophisticated-space-corner-saving-bedroom-furniture-wall-mounted-bunk-bed-with-wood-frame-and-hidden-lamp-lightning-dining-room-on-below-also-brown-personal-sofa-on-laminated-wooden-floors/ Would appreciate your help on sharing with me your personal contacts... especially around the * areas like Sg Kadut, Woodlands and Toh Tuck/Bt Batok. Thanks!
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    Hi, can PM me your number please? Thanks!
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    Hi, was wondering if other fellow landed property owners can advise on what's a fair quotation to change my (1) balcony grille/railing to tempered glass railing like this: As we are very DIY people who do a lot of our reno ourselves, I wouldn't pay more than $450 for one (single side i.e. single panel of glass unlike most of the ones in these pics that are 2 or 3 sided) including installation. This is my estimate based on quotations from glass factory direct and well... from the fact that a normal swing door price which is like $380. The only difference I see between a swing door and this is the additional frame to secure the railing The largest area to be covered with the tempered glass i.e. the panel size roughly is 2.85m (L) x 1m (H). Thickness is standard 10mm. Anyone has actually done the above and can give me a real quote please? Thanks in advance!
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