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- BZ? Good & bad loh. - Wow, so ON, everyday there 2 inspect. - Urs is near completion & handover. If got little rectification & touchup works, i think u can move in by 2 wks time liao. - My reno? Haiz, havnt lei. Aiya, no reno, olso can cum my unit see F1 fireworks. But mus bring ur own popcorn & drinks. haha. - Actually, currently in e nite, can see e beautiful lighting effect of Sg Flying Wheel, e National Studium & e nice city view. Can cum see if u wan.

Hey meepok, kinda bz lately lei. Mayb can reserve my cup of hot kopi to kopi peng liao. haha. Aniway, we r in e same blk, wil kip u & babymaro inform if i ever go dn, i havnt seen ur reno yet, esp e carpentry workmanship.

- its not smart 2 advertised ur unit no. on e net. Try using PM. - yah dat furniture shop is old-timer liao. Hey, think i agree with u. So urs so far so gd.

Hey euph0bear, - r u intendin 2 place ur dining table jus after e kitchen entrance? - or constructing a breakfast table? - e master bedrm door was shifted 2 e rite (view frm inside)? - e recess area is meant for built-in wardrobe? ur reno seems fast. Waiting more pix frm u.

Hey meowie49, THKS 4 e intro. Dis lobang is gd, got many very nice designs of - wall coverings - glass coverings - roller blinds Different theme & scenery, opaque or translucent & even textured. Hey toppie, double-click e ENTER SITE Hey neighbours, pardon mi kpo By rite e timeline for reno a new hdb flat -> - design consultation - design proposal - design & reno agreement/contract - reno permit application (needs apply permit if got hacking. b4 permit is approved, no hacking works is allowed. If hack b4 permit being approved & found out by hdb, ID reno licence WILL BE SUSPENDED & FINED. If accidentally hack or tampered a Structural Column or Beam, then ID reno licence WILL BE REVOKED + reinstate e hack areas 2 its original state & fined. - elect works (no concealing of wiring in structural members, max. digging is 40mm depth in2 wall & not whole stretch of wall) - plumbing works (no shifting of original floor trap, discharge pipes. Except extension of pipes 2 original discharge pts) - air-con works (no concealing of trunking in false ceiling & L-box) - ceiling works (effective headroom frm finished floor lev to underside of false ceiling is min. 2400mm) - masonry works (tile + cement = max 50mm thick. Internal wall only can use hollow block wall, gypsum board partition. NO brick wall) - carpentry measurement (2 wks to fabricate in factory, shorter time if lesser carpentry) - paint works - installation of accessories - clearing & washing works - installation of carpentry - defects checklist (if any. Some ID co do hav) - rectification works - handover, client final balance payment to ID - warranty cert (if any) - feedback form (if any) Frm e above 2 posts, seems 2 mi e ID - do not hav proper documentation procedures. (Defects checklist for U 2 list dn, for ID 2 run thru with U) - do not follow e correct reno sequence. (Construct masonry then do aircon. Worse of all, wall built liao then cum see furniture can go in anot!) - By rite, once design is confirmed, elect & plumbing & aircon cums in 1st. - This is e time wen e 'specialist' (electrician, plumber & aircon-men) will go 2 site & discuss with ID & 'U' on e best posible layout. - Once dis 3 items r finalized base on e proposed design, proceed reno. - Once dis 3 items r finalized but gota amend design, then amend e design. Overall design gota blends in. If not, wats e pt of ngagin a ID who cant Design & Schedule & Coordinate? My personal views on a gd ID -> - gota hav proper documentation on colour schemes & materials. - gota hav proper schedule of works. - gota list dn add-ons & minus-off items. Sign by ID & U. - gota keep track of all payment receipt. - gota check on quality of materials & workmanship, during & after e reno process. - ...

Hey Bethel, i think 2 play safe, its better 4 u 2 check thoroughly on all ur carpentry. Hey alister, u can apply for Professor or even Doctorate liao. Hey Liana79B, offended? who who? Mi mi? Aniway, i like ur dark grey/black coloured wall **** rm. Save alot $ on feature wall. !! Hey rachel79, - there many options of not totally concealing e service duct access panel. -- eg1. xtend e cabinet outwards, flush with wall. (top cabinet normally is 300mm deep, xtend e portion near e duct 450mm or 600mm) Internally, provide opening, externally, cabinet door. -- eg2. cut short e length of top cabinet. Dis wil look wierd. Can coverup e access panel with backing pcs which is detachable in case need 2 open up e access panel. But there mus hav working space for maintenance between e acces panel & e nearest top cabinet.

Hey meowie49, ur gd recomendation, i'l take note. Hey Liana79B, - actually, i din helped u much lah, jus trying 2 share wat i'd learnt during my course of reno hunting. - actually, i find ur reno, on e whole is ok lah. Jus need 2 further touch-up. - after touchin-up & clearing of all dusts, it wil b sui sui liao. - e black glossy laminates of e shoe storage outside HHS, well, u noe wat i'm gona say... - ur sliding wardrode, e alum frame is not thk enuf, dats y flimsy. Lok at Mrs_Png's, hers is thicker. Dat is 'alum frame sliding wardrobe c/w frosted glass or mirror'. Price range frm ID is abt $260->$300 per foot run. Check ur agreement, mayb wat u'd agreed on was 'sliding wardrobe with laminate finished', priced at $240pfr. - Nice talkin 2 u 2. - Y all e neighbours who r nicer & can chit chat 1 all stay far far away frm my unit. - Y all e not so nice neighbours & canot chit chat 1 all stay so near 2 my unit. Hey Mrs_Png, borrowed ur wardrobe pix i gues ur wardrobe is 6ft L x full ht -> 6 x $260pfr = $1560 closetdesign is a co which is specialized in wardrobe carpentry. Showrm at Balestier Rd, opp Shaw Plaza. Hey a_star, got ur PM.

i'l go kpo ur unit dis sat lunch time, if i got e time. (hope i hav not 4got ur unit no.) pix pix more more i noe u wldnt like 2 read dis, i est it gona take at least another mth 4 u 2 b able 2 move in pts 2 take note -> - existing flat gota b disposed within 6 mths. - SERS owners gota return hdb e existing flat within 4 mths. - if had applied reno permit due 2 hacking, once 4mths time frame is up, gota apply 2 xtend. - by rite, watever reno gota b completed within a specific timeframe. If it canot b done due 2 un4seen circumstances, e ID/contractor gota compensate e 'owner' = 'u'. - urs is merely a simple reno 4 new hdb std flat, mayb u wana highly 2 ur ID. - if ur ID cant complete e reno 4 a new hdb flat & handover within e stipulated timeframe, dat wil decrease their credibilty. If dats e case, i dun think they r able 2 handle big scale reno such s Landed Propoerty. Not 2 say Additions & Alterations (tear dn & rebuild). - whenever hacking is involved, there's a need 2 apply permit frm hdb. - ur ID or contractor gota b hdb licensed contractor & applies via e-submission with all relevant docs & drgs. - if hdb deems there's a need 2 hav a Professional Engineer endorsement on e type of hackin works, u gota ngage 1. - u can ngage on ur own or thru ur ID/contractor. - P.E. fees range frm abt $350-<$1000. - honest ID/contractor do not gain anythin frm dis P.E. fees u gona pay. - dishonest ID/contractor wil mark-up e fees on top of e rate offer by e P.E. - e process of hackin & how a P.E. does his job, oleady describe in e earlier post. - if u r shifting e door along e same pcs of wall, pts 2 take note -> -- hackin existing door frame = $ aaa -- make good affected area after hacking = $ bbb -- install door frame (reuse existing) = $ ccc -- reuse existing door (so call F.O.C.) -- Total cost involve = $ aaa + $ bbb + $ ccc + P.E. fees - if u r sealing up e existing door, open a new doorway at an adjacent wall, pts 2 take note -> -- hackin existing door frame = $ aaa -- to seal-up existing doorway, construct wall using 63mm hollow blk with plaster finished on both sides or gypsum board with smooth finished on both sides = $ ddd -- hack adjacent wall, create new doorway = $ eee -- make good affected area after hacking = $ bbb -- install door frame (reuse existing) = $ ccc -- reuse existing door (so call F.O.C.) -- Total cost involve = $ aaa + $ ddd + $ eee + $ bbb + $ ccc + P.E. fees Wow, then no need 2 subscribe SCV liao. Who's ur contractor? Neber intro? seems like ur BF is ur Contractor. Address & contacts of dis lighting shop?

Wow, din noe dis thread had becum t-blog or watever, read & admire til i blur. After reading e earlier storys, wonder had i learnt anything? TenZ, - remember u asked mi abt ur ID co quite sometime ago? - i wanted 2 tel u get another ID co, but u had oleady signed with them, so i din wana comment further. - there bound 2 hav changes in design concept durng e process of consulting, its a matter of shortening e time. - how? i guess ur ID din really click with u. Or rather, more communication is needed. Aniway, - glossy laminate finish for carpentry tends to hav wavy effect, after sometime. - it olso gota depends on e quality of laminates & e workmanship. - every surface of every material in e hse wil b subject 2 wear & tear & scratches. - better quality laminates wil hav lower tendency of warpin & scratches. (ask ur ID) - better quality laminates hav an extra 'protective layer', which makes e surface more resistance 2 scratches. - there r olso few new products which r scratch resistance, tested & certified. (ask ur ID) Aniway, - sevices duct dat houses watever sanitary soil & waste discharge stack, is for esthetic purposes etc. - there is a access panel at interval levs, not all unit hav it. - dis access panel is for maintenance purpose in case... - chances of opening dis access panel, very slim. - by rite, all access panels in e unit r not 2b obstructed. - by left, ... - imagine e worse scenerio, e access panel need 2b open up due 2 watever reason, wat wil happen 2 ur built-in kitchen cabinet? - e risk is there. Its whether u wana gamble anot.

Hey, which door & door frame u r talkin abt? Main entrance dr?

Hey shutiao06, tot u had ur new hm done up oleady? Aniway, premium flat package normally is abt $10k b4 GST. It includes only e basic items, additional items like feature wall, wallpaper, tv-console, shoe & storage cabinets, window grilles, lighting pts gota top-up $. Below is an extract frm a ID co i noe, let mi noe if u r interested. i can intro & u discus further with e ID abt ur additional items. Base on my understanding, premium flat package is kinda simple job w/o add-ons & hacking, it can b done < a month. Professional Services 1. Design Consultation 2. Space Planning 3. Perspective Drawings 4. Material & Colour Proposal 5. Project Management 6. Site Supervision Masonary Works 7. 50mm cabinet base c/w tiles finish 8. 50mm refrigerator base c/w tiles finish 9. 50mm washing machine base c/w tiles finish Plumbing Works 10. Conceal drainage pipe for kitchen sink 11. Conceal drainage pipe for washing machine 12. Extension of copper pipping for kitchen sink 13. Extension of copper pipping for washing machine 14. Provide labour to install accessories for 02 bathrooms 15. Provide labour to install 01 no. of storage heater 16. Provide labour to connect inlet/ outlet for kitchen sink Ceiling Works 17. L-box light holder **** 18. False ceiling at dining 19. False ceiling at foyer 20. False ceiling at bedroom passageway Carpentry Works 21. 01 no. of 1800mmL solid plywood full height laminated wardrobe c/w swing doors 22. 01 no. of 1500mmL low wall-mounted laminated vanity cabinet at main bathroom 23. 01 no. of 1500mmL vanity mirror at main bathroom Miscellaneous Works 24. Painting of whole unit (wall & ceiling) with ICI/ Nippon emulsion paint 25. Painting of all pipes, doors, door frames & gate with ICI/ Nippon gloss finish paint 26. Re-varnish of existing main door 27. Cardboard protection for existing flooring 28. General cleaning upon completion 29. Haulage service, sand, cement & debris disposal Kitchen Cabinet 30. L20ft solid plywood kitchen cabinet in laminate finish c/w ABS door trimming 31. L10ft solid surface worktop for kitchen cabinet 32. Stainless steel 2-tier dish rack 33. Imported designer handles 34. Cutlery tray 35. Labour to install cooker hood and hob 4Rm = $9,688.00 b4 GST 5Rm = $9,988.00 b4 GST EA = $10,288.00 b4 GST

Hey, here's another sidetrack -> extracted from here Laminated flooring - Synthetic wood flooring with laminated wood like appearance on the tops. Joined by either a 'tongue and groove' system or the uniclic system. The new designs are recyclable, as it will not be adhere to the ground using glue. Strengths - Relatively high in scratch resistance. - Compared to real wood flooring, it is cheaper in cost. - Wide variety in brands and colour of grains. - Easy to install and requires no 'drying' time unlike tiles. - Easy to remove as there is no glue involved. - Easy to maintain. - Ideal for country design homes. - Ideal for bedrooms or raised platform/flooring. - Creates a 'warm' feeling. - No hacking is needed as laminated flooring may be laid over existing tiles. Only the skirting needs to be hacked. Weaknesses - Sensation under frost is synthetic. - May only mop with 'dry-mop'. Water residue may leave watermark. - Not ideal for large surface area as it may look cheap and synthetic. - Too much monotony in the grain and patterns of the laminated flooring. - Discoloration may occur in flooring if exposed under extreme sunlight.

Hey icegal, e pricing is reasonable. Additional pts u might wana find out, i'd highlite in red, for ur reference. Living/Dining ---------------- 1. Supply and lay 600mm x 600mm homogeneous tiles c/w skirting incl store 2. Supply and construct false ceiling c/w alcove light pelmet 3. Design and fabricate 5ft half-height shoe cabinet in laminate finish - tiles price range u can choose? eg. tile priced at $2.80 psf, if u select a tile which cost $3.80psf, then u gota top-up $1.00 x e amount of tile e ID gona order. Kitchen ---------- 1. Provide labour hack new entrance 2. Set up existing entrance using 63mm hollow block c/w patch smooth 3. Repair and patch damaged wall tiles after hacking works 4. Construct fridge and washing machine base 5. Construct cabinet mortar base 6. Design and fabricate 13ft bottom and 16.5ft top cabinet in laminate finish 7. Supply and install 3ft top hung sliding door & 1 fix panel in clear tempered glass 8. Supply and install black granite worktop c/w backsplash 9. Supply and install coloured glass backing - cabinet/drawers doors c/w ABS trimming? - if not, wats e finishes at e edges of e doors? - types of handles? - dish rack? - cutlery tray? - type of hinges? Master Bedroom -------------------- 1. Supply and install laminated flooring c/w skirting 2. Design and fabricate 6ft sliding wardrobe in laminate finish c/w storage drawers 3. Design and fabricate 3ft low storage cabinet in laminate finish 4. Design and fabricate 5ft study table in laminate finish c/w storage drawers 5. Design and fabricate 5ft storage cabinet in laminate finish 6. Fabricate 9ft wall mounted ledge in laminate finish - brand of laminate flooring? eg. supreme Master Bath/Common Bath --------------------------------- 1. Supply and install 10mm clear tempered glass shower screen - frame or frameless Plumbing Works -------------------- Supply labour and material to install: 1 x storage heater 1 x kitchen sink 2 sets of bath accessories - includes e storage heater, kitchen sink & bathroom accessories? - extension of water supply piping for kit sink & washin machine? - extension of water drainage piping from kit sink & washin machine? - inlets & outlets pts? - gas piping? Miscellaneous ----------------- 1. Supply and paint whole unit walls and ceiling in ICI/Nippon paint 2. Provide general cleaning services before handing over 3. Provide cardboard protection to flooring - haulage? - clearing of debris? - once hacking is involved, gota apply permit. If needs P.E. endorsement, how much P.E. fees u gona bear? - instal tap at kit sink? - instal hood & hob Total costs: $25K - 7% GST?

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Hey Mrs_png, - is e kitchen & vanity counter top solid surface or granite? - brand? - pfr? - kit bottom cabinets black glossy laminates looks gd. Wats e brand?

mirror feature wall, basically there r 2 types -> - mirror feature with wood backing - mirror feature without wood backing. As e 79 walls r kinda flat, e 1st option is cheaper. - without false ceiling or L-box, e effective headrm is 2550mm = 8.5ft - with false ceiling or L-box, e effective headrm is 2400mm = 8ft Assuming a mirror feature with a length of 2100mm = 7ft, with false ceiling, selling price frm ID $15psf Cost for installin e mirror feature = (7' x 8') x $15psf = $840 Also gota take note e joints & edges. For ur reference only.

Wow, suddenly soo many new members joined Renotalk blk 79 kakis forum Mus b e poster at e lift Dunoe who's dat poster boy? Colour print somemore! Those who manage 2 get a unit during dis Feb08 BE ex, well, i can only say, U r beli e lucky. i got frnds & relatives who's q nos. r in e thousands! Complain 2 Macdonalds -> - reckless driving - inconsiderate or illegal parking - danger to elderly & young kids. - nuisance to residents nearby. Complain to LTA / ROV -> - suspect modifications of bikes - loud & smoky exhaust - illegal parking at double yellow line & pedestrain walkway - danger to elderly & young kids. - nuisance to residents nearby. Complain to MP -> - all of e above. i belief it wil work. My current place here olso was lik dat, after e complain, totally no more delivery boy frm Macdonalds liao. There's a gym at e Toa Payoh Indoor Stadium there. (Between stadium & swim pool) TPY Safra think olso hav. !!

Hey softballer, actualy e 1 i liked is frm Besglas. Saw it in some brochures. Any1 using it or heard of it? Mine is a new std flat, e bathrms doors r timber flush doors with laminates/veneer finished. Dunoe e dr frame is metal or timber? Dunoe need 2 remove e frame, make gd e affected area b4 fixing e new bi-fold door which c/w alum frame anot?

Hey euph0bear, had checked e webby & showrm, nothin fancy mi. actualy e 1 i liked is frm Besglas. - any1 using it or heard of it? - e bathrms dr frame is metal or timber? - need 2 remove e frame, make gd e affected area b4 fixing e new bi-fold door which c/w alum frame anot?

Hey forumers, - anybody uses/used Colour PVC internal finish for e carcass? - wat color & design available? - anybody uses/used Anti-slam hinges frm Germany? (excludes blum system) - wat brand? - Price?

Hey forumers, - anybody change ur bathrm door 2 bi-fold doors? - wat is e brand? - use bak existing door frame? - if not, then wats e new type of frame? (eg. alum, pvc) - type of panel? (eg. frosted glass, acrylic) - price? - colours & designs available? - if do not use bak existing door frame, wat is e amount u r being quoted/charged -- to hack existing door frame? -- to make good area affected after hacked, including wall tiles?

Hey neighbours, jus 2 add on -> - blk A to B is linked by e sky garden at 12th storey - blk A & B is linked by 2nd storey - blk D & E is linked by 2nd storey - blk C is linked 2 multi-storey carpark, at lower storey (if not wrong, up to 8th storey) - besides 1st storey & sky garden, a person can olso access frm blk A 2nd sty > blk B 2nd sty > MSCP > blk D 2nd sty > blk E 2nd sty (vise versa, under shelter). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey neighbours, - anybody change ur bathrm door 2 bi-fold doors? - wat is e brand? - use bak existing door frame? - if not, then wats e new type of frame? (eg. alum, pvc) - type of panel? (eg. frosted glass, acrylic) - price? - colours & designs available? - if do not use bak existing door frame, wat is e amount u r being quoted -- to hack existing door frame? -- to make good area affected after hacked, including wall tiles?

Dear All, so the gathering for today's confirmed, 3pm@ Skygarden below block 79C. If it's rain, plans will go on as usual coz some parts of the skygarden's sheltered! (^_^) Sunday 16mar2008, 3pm Itinerary : Meeting place : blk 79C Sky Garden (as blk C 12th sty got dweling units, late comers jus find at e sky garden nearer blk B or D, identify urself, eg. i'm So & So of Renotalk TPY blk79 Kakis Forum) 3pm - 4.30pm : gathering cum makan cum chit-chat cum get-2-know-neighbours session. 4.30pm - evening : hse hopping cum kpo-in cum admiring session. evening - ... : own time own target but must make-known. Wait we might tot u kana locked-up in 1 of e units. So far, interested respondents: 1) zanie98: Bringing packet drinks 2) jaCKY777 : Not joining in. (wil b at my unit doing area cleaning, those who jus wana admire e North-East-South view, welcum 2 pop by. At 8 sty dn frm topmost, corner unit) 3) Gadgetman : Tiong Bahru Paos from TPY Central 4) Alister : Haven't decide yet 5) Redcrystal : benga1 kueh 6) Shivan : Goreng Pisang? 7) Snuffleupagus (May pop-by ard 5+ ) 8) Liana79B: Haig Road Popiah (combination of popiah and fried popiah) Change of food type: TBA coz Haig rd coffeeshop under renovation! 9) shay_d & ms_white : ALMONDE bakery/tarts 10) carelinwen & CraB : most prob cream puffs/eclairs 11) hobbes 12) bonkitty : donuts 13) a_star : paper plates and napkins 14) coco_mybibi : TBC 15) darkwing & my Wife to be : TBC Pls add on e list...