ArchAngelz

Thanks Morgan, By first coat and second coat, i assume you mean lacquer coat of the floor? Meaning your ideal workflow is: Install Floor > sand/grind > first coat of lacquer > paint the walls/ceiling > second coat of lacquer. I always thought lacquer is a bit transparent; won't the paint still show through if it drops on the floor? If this is not possible, ie must paint before sanding, how long do you all wait after painting before sanding/grinding to ensure the paint is dry enough so that the wooden dust does not stick to the wall permanently?

Hi there, Can anyone advise which is the ideal workflow as far as painting and grinding of parquet floor is concerned? If we paint the walls then grind, the wood dust thrown up by the sanding will stain the walls. It is difficult to cover the walls from dust. If we grind first then paint, there is a risk of paint dropping on the completed floor; although covering the floor seems easier. Thanks

Hi, I would like to ask a question about plastering of walls. My contractor intially said that my walls do not need to be plastered, and hence proceeded to paint primer sealant on it. After the primer sealant is done, it is quite apparent that the wall is uneven and hence, I thought of doing white plastering. However, the contractor now says it is too late, that we cannot apply white plaster onto walls to which primer sealant has already been applied. Is this correct? Or is my contractor trying to get out of doing more work? Why is it white plaster can be applied even to painted walls, but walls to which primer sealant has been applied cannot be white plastered? Any help would be appreciated.

That it is more suitable for humid weather in Singapore, and less prone to warping or popping out after installation.

Hi, I've done some research which suggests that for Singapore, if we want to use engineered wood floor, we should get one which uses hevea as the core. Yet others suggests that it makes no difference. My question is, does it really make a difference? The shop says that humid weather like Singapore use hevea better; but of course they could be just getting business for themselves! Then there's another shop in SG that sells engineered wood using pine core; won't run into problems? Any insight would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, I'm intending to use Hager's series 10088 series of rocker switches. However, one set of lights I require need to have controls at 3 locations. Looking at http://www.askthebuilder.com/B141_3_Way_Sw...g_Diagram.shtml tells me that I need two 3-way switches and one 4-way switch. 3-way switches are the common type we have to control one light from two locations. The problem is that 4 way switches or intermediate switches are very hard to find in Singapore (4 electrical connections). I've asked Hager and they only have 1 rocker 1-gang intermediate switch. (the centre one in the link above) I need a 2-rocker in 1 gang version of this. Any help will be appreciate.

Anyone has any experiences with this renovation firm? Quality Renovation 10 Admiralty St #06-72/73 Northlink Building Singapore 757695 I am looking for any experiences which anyone may have to share, as to their workmanship, honesty, etc. Thanks!