Tau Interior

[Zc31 0]

hi ,

what a bad memory you have encounted. sorry to hear that.tau ID client sure be very xin fu loh

care (tau's client always sleep well)

Can translate? China not so good....i only know the write is taiwanese?

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Can translate? China not so good....i only know the write is taiwanese?

hi.

is chinese bro, ha.. i also not very good in chinese wording. but can see is a complaint post on the IS he/she enagage.

care

with tau id we always sleep well

[kkyysky 0]

sorry for the chinese topic.....

I’m a Taiwanese working in Singapore. My husband and I just got our new home renovated, but realized the renovation company used “ FAKE” Paint. We felt really helpless and has no one to turn to. Just want to share my story.

The company we chose is "Lourve ” and they are not cheap.

the designer is called Dennis and when we discussed about what paint to be used, we specifically chose ICI "light and space" and "all in one", to be painted in the kitchen and all other walls respectively. Then he quoted us $1700 for the area of 1400 sqft.

I am very particular about the paint because I’m very sensitive to the smell and certain chemicals. Exposure to them will cause my skin to develop rashes and my heart to beat very fast. Thus we don’t mind spending more money to get the ICI green label paint because it is supposed to be very environmentally friendly, without the chemicals I’m allergic to.

To my horror, during the handing over, we realized they used "Maxilite" paint instead of what we asked for. We found out because the workers were careless enough to leave behind the "Maxilite" paint bucket, with the code number of ICI "all in one" and "light and space" pasted on it.

We felt so cheated and we lodged a complaint directly to the ICI main office, only to be brushed off with the reply: “even if Maxtlite paint was used, all the chemicals and smell will be gone after one week”

And when confronted, Lourve offered to repaint our house using the paint we wanted, but that means we have to move out and how inconvenient will that be!

We do not understand how this could have happened. We were told by the representative from ICI that we are not the first victims of such practice.

These companies try to rip consumers off by shamelessly using regular "Maxilite" paint to pull off as “all in one" or other Green label paint, and usually people will not notice the difference.

ICI obviously know that this is an ongoing practice but they are not about to do anything about it? How could this be?

Even though this is a case of frad, it is too minor for lawyers to entertain. We went to CASE too but have to wait for 3 months

We finally decided to give up and accept the compensation of a mere $500 from Lourve.

I would never expect this to happen in a law abiding country like Singapore. When consumers get cheated like that, it is so difficult to seek justice!

I can’t help feeling, how is this different from the China milk powder case that killed so many babies? Just because using poor quality paint will not cause death doesn’t mean people should treat it lightly. If I had stayed over night in the house when it was freshly painted, I could very well be lying in the hospital!

Other than feeling extremely upset, I am also losing faith in Singapore.

Just want to share my experience with all of u who are reading, and hope you guys will not be cheated like we were.

[Zc31 0]

I empathise with your situation.

I hope paint was the only issue here.

Having said that, your last sentense of "losing faith in singapore" sounds alittle strong.

You're condemming the entire nation over one incident? I think that's relative and you should revisit that thought.

It's like my impression of taiwan is bad because when it comes to politics, they can throw shoes, pull hair, behave so unruly like uneducated pigs when they're in actual facts, members of politics.

So which incident defames a nation?

There's black sheep in every industry and country, but don't forget the merits.

Just ask yourself why you come all the way to singapore and even bought a place.

Edited June 29, 2009 by Zc31

[kkyysky 0]

Thanks for all ur concern.....

我不是在批评新加坡 只是觉得很感伤

在新加坡那么严格守法 讲求处处重罚及法律 的国家里 还会有这样的人存在~~~而且不是少数

这~~不也让人觉得失望及可笑吗???

[DSA 0]

Even in heaven, there are rats & rascals. Let alone Singapore which is neither heaven nor utopia.

就算是在天堂,也有老鼠和不齿之徒。更何况是新加坡,既不是天堂也不是世外桃源。

防人之心与带眼识人是必然之道,难道台湾没教到家吗?

[Zc31 0]

What's with semi english and chinese posting?

Yes one can be disappointed but to make statements like losing faith in a country, absurb.

DSA - Love your utopia analogy

[khet13 0]

Hi guys, can anybody PM me kelvin's contacts please? thanks a lot!

[himiten 0]

How long does Kelvin take to reply on the quotation?

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How long does Kelvin take to reply on the quotation?

hi ,

have to depend, he will try his very best to reply you.

care

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Hi guys, can anybody PM me kelvin's contacts please? thanks a lot!

pm ardy

[Guest careBnet]

i saw that straits times article and some pictures of your house on the glass panel of tau's showroom, very nicely done up

2 weeks into reno now... have hacked wall, sealed door, wiring work, false ceiling/L-box... and by end of this week, should be done with painting... hmm, should be able to complete before mid-June... can't wait to move in

hi cat,

so far, any picture for your sweet home to post up that done by tau id. looking forward for your sharing. ho ho.... update up date orr

care

[misschiang 0]

sorry for the chinese topic.....

I’m a Taiwanese working in Singapore. My husband and I just got our new home renovated, but realized the renovation company used “ FAKE” Paint. We felt really helpless and has no one to turn to. Just want to share my story.

The company we chose is "Lourve ” and they are not cheap.

the designer is called Dennis and when we discussed about what paint to be used, we specifically chose ICI "light and space" and "all in one", to be painted in the kitchen and all other walls respectively. Then he quoted us $1700 for the area of 1400 sqft.

I am very particular about the paint because I’m very sensitive to the smell and certain chemicals. Exposure to them will cause my skin to develop rashes and my heart to beat very fast. Thus we don’t mind spending more money to get the ICI green label paint because it is supposed to be very environmentally friendly, without the chemicals I’m allergic to.

To my horror, during the handing over, we realized they used "Maxilite" paint instead of what we asked for. We found out because the workers were careless enough to leave behind the "Maxilite" paint bucket, with the code number of ICI "all in one" and "light and space" pasted on it.

We felt so cheated and we lodged a complaint directly to the ICI main office, only to be brushed off with the reply: “even if Maxtlite paint was used, all the chemicals and smell will be gone after one week”

And when confronted, Lourve offered to repaint our house using the paint we wanted, but that means we have to move out and how inconvenient will that be!

We do not understand how this could have happened. We were told by the representative from ICI that we are not the first victims of such practice.

These companies try to rip consumers off by shamelessly using regular "Maxilite" paint to pull off as “all in one" or other Green label paint, and usually people will not notice the difference.

ICI obviously know that this is an ongoing practice but they are not about to do anything about it? How could this be?

Even though this is a case of frad, it is too minor for lawyers to entertain. We went to CASE too but have to wait for 3 months

We finally decided to give up and accept the compensation of a mere $500 from Lourve.

I would never expect this to happen in a law abiding country like Singapore. When consumers get cheated like that, it is so difficult to seek justice!

I can’t help feeling, how is this different from the China milk powder case that killed so many babies? Just because using poor quality paint will not cause death doesn’t mean people should treat it lightly. If I had stayed over night in the house when it was freshly painted, I could very well be lying in the hospital!

Other than feeling extremely upset, I am also losing faith in Singapore.

Just want to share my experience with all of u who are reading, and hope you guys will not be cheated like we were.

[himiten 0]

Hubby is not very pleased that he did not reply by the day he told us he will...

Edited July 4, 2009 by himiten

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Hubby is not very pleased that he did not reply by the day he told us he will...

hi,

he might be busy, give him some time lo. getting your key soon? call him to update.

care