TBS 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2008 Yah, homo tiles no need. My contractor says that the tiles need to be socked in water to allow the air bubble inside to escape. He even did a demo to illustrate his point. Actually, I don't quite understand lah...but he can do whatever he wants as long as the tiles are lay properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwerkz 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Yah, homo tiles no need. My contractor says that the tiles need to be socked in water to allow the air bubble inside to escape. He even did a demo to illustrate his point. Actually, I don't quite understand lah...but he can do whatever he wants as long as the tiles are lay properly. hehe. no wonder i saw my tiles were being left in de bathroom in a puddle of water. wondering wat they were doing back den. but din question =p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 After much consideration, I finally decide to go for bronze windows with slightly tinted black glass like those from new HDB flats. Just hope that it won't turn out to be a disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubble-ling 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 After much consideration, I finally decide to go for bronze windows with slightly tinted black glass like those from new HDB flats. Just hope that it won't turn out to be a disaster. bronze with black glass is a safe option...sure nice nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Yup sounds like a safe option to me too! no worries la. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 More updates... MBR toilet tiles are up...the toilet bowl will be placed in front of the brown strip beside the pipe. Original MBR enterence sealed New MBR wall just partially built...progress abit slow Last night, Contractor gave me quote for the following additional works: - false ceiling to hide SCV cable, gas pipe and wires. $280 - L-box at MBR and dining to cover aircon trunking. $250 - L-box **** room to cover gas pipe. $120 - Cover water pipe at balcony. $120 Total damage - $770 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 White with the brown strip is nice! What is going to happen to your kitchen tiles ah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 White with the brown strip is nice! What is going to happen to your kitchen tiles ah? The kitchen walls will be screed smooth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 OH YA.. hahah yes yes I also doing the same. *remember saying this before* so blur. Then will you be doing anything to protect your hob area ah? I was thinking of putting glass... mmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 OH YA.. hahah yes yes I also doing the same. *remember saying this before* so blur. Then will you be doing anything to protect your hob area ah? I was thinking of putting glass... mmm Pls look at my post #28 on page1 for the answer So u comfirm your ID already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 OMG *smacks myself* I seriously should go to sleep. I even REPLIED to Post 28... ****! Will confirm soon and will announce. finalising I think. hehe thanks for being so patient. *mmm means glass backsplash no good* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeegi 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Hi TBS, are you sealing up the vents above the doors as well? How about the sewage pipe at the balcony? Your quote give me a good comparison for me to bargain with my ID heh heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Hi TBS, are you sealing up the vents above the doors as well? How about the sewage pipe at the balcony? Your quote give me a good comparison for me to bargain with my ID heh heh Yah, we removed the wooden vents and replace with bricks but I am not sure about the cost because it is bundle with the construction of the other walls. My contractor quote us $120 to cover the drainage pipe at balcony and another $120 to cover the water pipe that runs from the staircase to the toilets via the BR2 & MBR just above the windows. There is a gas pipe running from the main door to the kitchen passing above the doors of BR2 & MBR. Lots of things to cover and conceal Good luck with your bargaining... OMG *smacks myself* I seriously should go to sleep. I even REPLIED to Post 28... ****! Will confirm soon and will announce. finalising I think. hehe thanks for being so patient. *mmm means glass backsplash no good* glass backsplash is very popular now because most ID will recommand it. If your family is not those "zhi cha" type who cook with strong fire then I think u can try try. My wife and I just want to play safe...heehee Will you be using induction hob? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Yah, we removed the wooden vents and replace with bricks but I am not sure about the cost because it is bundle with the construction of the other walls. My contractor quote us $120 to cover the drainage pipe at balcony and another $120 to cover the water pipe that runs from the staircase to the toilets via the BR2 & MBR just above the windows. There is a gas pipe running from the main door to the kitchen passing above the doors of BR2 & MBR. Lots of things to cover and conceal Good luck with your bargaining... glass backsplash is very popular now because most ID will recommand it. If your family is not those "zhi cha" type who cook with strong fire then I think u can try try. My wife and I just want to play safe...heehee Will you be using induction hob? No Induction Hob for us. Cos my mom only uses the hob to boil water every day and I use it occasionally to cook instant noodles. haha Maybe I should just tile up a section. mmm Thanks ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2008 Reno progress: Most significant change is that new windows have been installed. Quite surprise by their efficiency...I comfirm the color only on monday and on friday, all windows installed. Balcony window casement - cannot do sliding due to the angle. The ugly pipe will be boxed up. Balcony sliding window Living room - the glass has a slight brown tint. Wanted to save some $$$ initially by keeping the old windows but they were in quite bad condition, very difficult to slid them The new ones feel so good and they are so smooth when u slid them. MBR toilet - floor tiles completed, toilet bowl & basin will be installed on coming tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
