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Hi Shivan, Thanks for the update.. I will be off this thursday, as HDB will be coming to evaluate my existing flat, after that I will go down and take a peek.. Btw is there any major defect for my flat? Hi TPY, Thanks for the reminder, but at least need to ask better than never ask for it at all..

Hi Zincy, welcome welcome..I hope to get my keys soon and start scrutinize my whole flat for defects..

Hi yingsan, I can't comment much, but you can find some comment Here

Silver88, Thanks for the update.

Hi, Has anyone been advised by K to look for him after 28 Feb?

I have 2 colleagues just renovated their house and the ID provided Blum FOC. Currently I am also looking for ID and try to ask them to give me FOC..

Thanks Ben3555. Have spoken to Kelvin and awaiting for his quote. He is nice guy and he really know his stuff, but I wouldn't want to comment too much at this point of time.

Hi 312079, I think I will faint when doing house cleaning or spring cleaning.. , unless you have a maid... Sorry not to pour cold water, just my own personal opinion.

Wow...your house looks so big...

1st to spam.. the drawing is nice.. May I know who is your ID?

Is it country style theme? the layout you drew it yourself?

doorbell also take..

Am I the 4th? I'm from blk 79A. Have not get my keys yet.

Just want to add what JaCKY777 has stated..there are really alot of useful info here and on other threads\topics..you need some time to go through some of the post. I have been going through this site everyday since i first registered and I have gained alot of insight on reno process, fengshui and maintaining the house.. Hopefully you will find the info you need and lastly, i can said that there are alot of helpful people around giving wonderful advice..

so you mean you got the appointment date to collect your keys? When is it? Congrats to you

Hi all, After reading this thread for the past few days, from page 1 to page 30...., and roughly know the good and bad points about Kelvin, finally it is time for me to post something.. Can some kind soul, pm me Kelvin's contact..?

ERP Gantry in Toa Payoh being voiced out in today Today Share your thoughts, LTA Letter from JOHN LUCAS I’M SURE everyone who drives along Toa Payoh Lorong 6 shares the same frustration and bewilderment as Oscar Lee expressed in his letter, “Rude shock: ERP on doorstep” (Jan 10). New gantries are being erected all over Singapore and the tolls are increasing. It is easy to conclude from this strategy that the only objective is to collect additional revenue, but there may be factors we are not aware of that will make these changes seem more reasonable. In view of all the frustration, this may be the best opportunity for a representative from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to share their thoughts in this very important discussion and help us understand the strategy of this move, in a simplified explanation, how this new gantry will reduce congestion on the CTE. New roads demand higher costs. If the gantry revenue is targeted for a permanent solution in this area, I’m sure it would ease the pain suffered during the transition period. But if no plans are on the table, then the gantry becomes a simple deterrent to reduce all road traffic and is basically used to motivate drivers to find alternative transportation. This would require a concurrent increase in the number of buses, bus routes and trains to maintain the same flow of people during the peak period. We are all working very hard to build a stronger economy in Singapore and efficient, low-cost transportation is paramount to our success. I hope the LTA can appreciate this request and provide us with a snapshot of their long-term strategy that will accommodate both the traffic today and a 50- per-cent increase in the near future.

mine is a 5 room new flat so i think will be roughly that budget also.. Trying to get a quote from Kenneth but he is very popular and busy now and was told can only look for him after CNY.. anyway can still wait cuz havent get keys yet.. Your kitchen floor tile is it those rough surface so it wont be so slippery? and you toilet tiles look very nice..

I dont think, even if there is a petition or a marching protest, that LTA will bring down the ERP. Once it is built, they will definitely use it..

still waiting patiently for Ah Keong's Wooden Flooring comments...

Glad to hear that... May I know the reno budget for your flat? Btw I still waiting for the keys to my new flat..

on page 56..

Wow.. just saw all your gathering pictures... Hope to join all your gatherings in the future, if there is any..

Hi RacKel, so you will have a wonderful view of fire work? Hi jaCKY777, Thanks. Found the info. The tiles are really not pretty.. Building Works - Removal of toilets wall and floor tiles 3-year restriction period on removal of toilets wall and floor tiles provided by HDB The toilets in your flat come with wall and floor tiles. As the toilets are designed to be wet areas, a waterproofing membrane has been laid on the cement screed before laying the floor tiles. This is to prevent water from leaking through the ceiling of the flat immediately below your flat. Hence,flat owners are not allowed to replace the toilet floor and wall tiles provided by HDB for a period of 3 years. Flat owners may however lay new toilet floor finishes over the existing floor finishes using adhesives. Previously, this 3-year restriction period commenced from the date of key collection. From 1 April 2005, the 3-year restriction period will commence from the completion date of the block. This relaxation will allow flat owners greater flexibility to blend in their renovation works with the interior decor of their flats.

hmm.. I always tot wall tiles can hack.. will the toilet look even smaller once overlayed? Btw can we hack the kitchen wall tiles?