Angel81 1 Report post Posted February 6, 2009 Hehehe, My hacking will start this coming Monday, and I intend to do that as well. Will be going to visit the relatives with a cake or some baked goods on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesperbg 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2009 Technically contractor is suppose to inform. But I did also. I bought some chocolates and gave to my neighbours (upstairs, nextdoor and below) 2 days before the hacking started. No one likes to put up with the noise and dust and I always believe in starting right. Then when I moved in they were all very nice and even gave us some free goodies for CNY. My immediate neighbour apparently sells chicken rice (quite famous one) and promised to bring some for us soon. Always pays to be neighbourly. Thanks for the advice....Visited my immediate neigbour today while I was stocking up some drinks & snacks for my contractor and co-workers. Through her, I've learned a far bit about all the ex-owners of my flat. Interesting stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks for the advice....Visited my immediate neigbour today while I was stocking up some drinks & snacks for my contractor and co-workers. Through her, I've learned a far bit about all the ex-owners of my flat. Interesting stuff yeah i agree. its good to be on good terms with your neighbours. it never hurts meh. treat your workers with titbits and drinks, and they will do a much better job for u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks for the advice....Visited my immediate neigbour today while I was stocking up some drinks & snacks for my contractor and co-workers. Through her, I've learned a far bit about all the ex-owners of my flat. Interesting stuff hehe Glad you learnt something about them. It's always good to. In fact... my ex-owner still has mail coming here and one was that he bought property in another place... So if there's any trouble next time I will know where to find him... or if any loanshark problems come I know what address to give. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesperbg 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Well, the hecking starts on Mon instead of Tues!!! Luckly, i managed to inform at least 1 neighbour!!... Looks like my contractor is more egar to start than me.. Some pic of Day 1 hecking & knocking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesperbg 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Somemore pic from day 1 & day 2 Tomorrow, will finalise all the layout for the tiles with contractor. Hope all things go well ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 WA congrats on starting reno!! yes I do hope things go well for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesperbg 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 anyone heard of the brand 'ace floor' for laminated flooring? this is the brand provided by my contractor leh...when i asked him whether got any other brand..he said Singapore mainly is this brand (known affectionately as 'elephant' brand by my contractor) or supreme but he has no dealin wif supreme... the grade given by him is AC3 how huh? any advice on this brand? shld i go with this or insist on getting supreme (which is more well known ya)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesperbg 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 anyone heard of the brand 'ace floor' for laminated flooring? this is the brand provided by my contractor leh...when i asked him whether got any other brand..he said Singapore mainly is this brand (known affectionately as 'elephant' brand by my contractor) or supreme but he has no dealin wif supreme... the grade given by him is AC3 how huh? any advice on this brand? shld i go with this or insist on getting supreme (which is more well known ya)... Well, managed to find out tt the so call 'elephant' brand is Power Dekor!! Anyway, any advice on whether this Power Dekor is better or Supreme is better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 I don't know which is better but it seems that most IDs use Supreme. btw, my contractor gave me power dekor laminate flooring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBS 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 I don't know which is better but it seems that most IDs use Supreme. btw, my contractor gave me power dekor laminate flooring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesperbg 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 I don't know which is better but it seems that most IDs use Supreme. btw, my contractor gave me power dekor laminate flooring. oh do you hav any pic to share? and which color code did u select huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesperbg 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Just confirm the tiles color and models with contractor yesterday. And today seems like is just preparing for the laying of tiles next week. We also managed to arrange to go down to visit 'Elephant' brand laminate's showroom next week. Some pics to share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poseidon_gal 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 hee can't wait to see more pictures!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeegi 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Just confirm the tiles color and models with contractor yesterday. And today seems like is just preparing for the laying of tiles next week. We also managed to arrange to go down to visit 'Elephant' brand laminate's showroom next week. Some pics to share Hi I noticed you didn't remove the curtains. Do you intend to reuse them? If yes, better remove else it'll accumulate too much dust and dirt. If no, you might want to check on the condition of the curtain track. if not usable then can ask contractor remove for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
