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Renotalk experts please help.. My 1 week old kitchen cabinet laminate looks horrible! The tiny piece on the catalogue is so different when it's place on the cabinets itself... What can I do? Can i paint over the laminates? Can I just re-laminate it myself? Any recommendation on carpenters to do re lamination at a good price? on a tight budget now. Very very upset :_ (

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Hi Everyone!!! I want to apply for renovation loan but I don't know if I am eligible. 1) Basic Salary: $2600 Gross $6k-$9k per month. 2) I just work with the current company for 9 months only. Before I join this company I worked as a freelance(no payslip). Cpf contribution only show 9 months. 3) I had checked my credit bureau report it shows GX. No outstanding loan with any banks. 4) Will the bank need 12 month payslip? 5) My gross pay for 9 months of work already reach $58k My ID quote me $40k to renovate the whole 5 room house. Anyone knows how the bank calculate or any chance bank will approved my renovation loan? Thank-you. 31/07/2020

We can all agree that the kitchen is one of the important spots in the home. With many of us spending lots of time in one, it makes sense that your kitchen interior should be safe and functional before aesthetic considerations. Even if you decide to engage an interior designer to help you it's still a good idea to have an idea on what works and what doesn't. Here are some guidelines on how to renovate your kitchen (in step-by-step order): 1. When picking appliances, go for products that give you an estimate of its total dimensions so that you can plan your kitchen space in advance. This information should at least be available on demand from the manufacturer if not stated on the product itself. 2. Place the sink as close to the drainage pipe as possible. The closer it is to the drain pipe, the shorter the pipe from the sink has to be. Cheaper and fewer potential problems in future. 3. Learn about the kitchen work triangle. Optimizing foot traffic flow and smoothing the transition from station to station without backtracking helps (e.g. not having to walk past the stove to get the sink and back). It's simple space usage logic, really, but one that can have a big impact (fewer accidents, less walking around, less bumping into one another). Image via Wikipedia. 4. Select (or design custom) your kitchen cabinets to work in line with the kitchen work triangle. (Layout and configurations for your kitchen) 5. Pick the finish for floors and walls: pick a finish that is puts up with water, soap and grease. Satin and semi-gloss paint finishes are ideal. Ceramic tiles could be okay too but you might have to worry about gunk buildup in between the grout (the mortar filling in between tiles) - a potential health hazard. 6. Based on your selections, request quotations from three independent contractors. This should help you evaluate the market better and give you an idea of how much your project should cost. (Submit your quotation request) 7. Have your new cabinetry delivery to coincide with the time the old ones are replaced. If the new cabinets are delivered too early then you might find yourself with no where to put it. Extra tip: go for kitchen cabinets that go all the way to the top to maximize storage space while also making the space look bigger. 8. Prep the walls (including internal components) and have them ready before the cabinets are delivered and installed. 9. Install the countertops and sinks. Solid surfaces are always a good pick since they're affordable, easy to install and very hygienic, but "quartz" and natural stone countertops have many pros, too. (How to choose the perfect countertop) 10. Plumbing comes next. Choose pipes based on strength, durability, flexibility, weight, resistance to corrosion and the method used to join them together. 11. Tile the kitchen backsplash. Go for a backsplash that complements your kitchen design as a whole (it should comply with the 60:30:10 colour scheme rule). 12. Painting and lighting. (A guide to lighting your home) 13. Delivery and installation of appliances. Again, make sure this happens at around the same time you remove the old ones - having the appliances delivered too early and you'll have to store those appliances somewhere in your a house (space that you might not have). Pull out the old appliances too early and you won't be able to use them. And there we go. Good luck with your renovation! __________________________ Put in Your Quotation Request __________________________ More interior design and renovation tips:

Hi, anyone know where i can get contractor doing a kitchen cabinet but pay by monthly installment. As i can't get bank loan, due to previous bad credit. And only can pay by cash monthly. And need its urgently as i have already collected my house key last month still searching.

If you are looking for an interior designer please contact /whatsapp/wechat ? Aska Kang +65 9187 2671 ? With 20 years of experience in carpentry work, we have our own factory in JB, fabricate furniture with good quality, superior workmanship and reasonable price! Feel free to contact us for free quotation !

Hi everyone, Any one hear of this Renovation Portal? it is "ruhu.sg". Claimed to sign in directly to Sub-contractors' Bidding Panel for a cheaper, at least 15% cheaper, than from other Designers' price.

well, aluminium made cabinet is trending now in Singapore. Not many are selling them now. It's very durable, anti termite and last very very long. People are replacing their wooden cabinets with aluminium ones. More info at https://www.stoneamperor.com.sg/aluminium-kitchen-cabinet/

Hello I have a very old kitchen cabinet.drawer was make of wood. Everyday I open close the side is wipe off bit by bit Want to change but no $ anyone have idea. How to repair it? or i can custom that drawer only.

Hi All, Could any one tell me the expected pricing difference between having a laminate kitchen doors/faces vs acrylic? Looking for a glossy finish. If anyone has any idea for roughly 20ft worth of drawers and cabinets. (looking at Blum). Thanks!!

Hello , a noob here. i really like a particular cabinet online overseas. Can i ask should i buy a custom made kitchen cabinet from overseas (i will tell them all the measurements.) and get someone to help me to install? What are the cons of this method? , What problems do u foresee i might face? Are there installers out there willing to help me to install the cabinets? looks like everywhere i go, all the contractors want me to buy their cabinets, they get unhappy when i say i provide my own cabinet. Really thanks for your input?

I am so frustrated with the current ID Urban Design, apparently they are even Case Trust company. I can tell you how poor the quality of their ID and lack of responsibility, we wasted more than 3 weeks that his capenter cannot provide a drawing, same for management. So I am looking for a carpenter to help to do the work they cannot do on time, dry kitchen cabinet , change all the doors, install the Blum system, top and bottom cabinet in wet kitchen, able to plan in Blum system and excel corner system. The door style I want is classic American, see picture. If anyone have any good recommendation , please send to 85226760 or yminni@gmail.com thank you.

Hi looking for contractor to do kitchen cabinets requirements as follows: 1) 3.8m of btm cabinets with tile structure for kitchen sink and tile base for cabinets 2) 3.8m of wall cabinets 3) 1.7m of btm cabinets with tile base for cabinets) Do PM me with contact to get in touch with you

My renovation was completed 3 months ago. After boiling water for 10 minutes, the pvc lining at the top hung kitchen cabinet peel off and the gum "expanded" at the base of the cabinet. I did not install a hood (did not have one in previously too). Contractor said no hood will cause heat to melt the glue and suggest to change to aluminium frame tinted glass doors and adding a stainless steel at the bottom of those sections. I did not agree as they don't complement the rest of the cabinet doors. Any expert advise on a better solution. Thank you Irene

Hello all, We are moving to a new apartment and has to give up on some of our existing furniture. They will be perfect if you require temporary furniture for some reason. Prices are negotiable if you buy more items. Interested buyers will have to arrange for delivery and transportation. Please PM me if you are interested. Coffee Table Selling price: 25SGD L 90cm x W 55cm x H 45cm Single Bed (solid wood, with base slat included) Selling price: 50 SGD L210cm x W97cm x H31cm Kitchen Cabinet (w/o top storage) Selling price: 100 SGD L80cm x W40cm x H90cm Kitchen Cabinet (w top storage) Selling price: 150SGD L80cm x W40cm x H180cm TV console: Selling price: 200SGD L150cm x W38cm x H55cm Dining table (Solid wood): Selling price: 250SGD L120cm x W75cm x H75cm Note: visible scratches (2 lines) on the table top. Only appearance. Sofa bed (complimentary with more than 2 items purchased, defects so not in selling condition) L180cm x W70cm x H35cm