New Home In The East

[aubrey 0]

HUH!! acid wash to be done before cabinets go up? wa i am really boiling now. not only was there no acid wash, they didnt even have the decency to sweep the debris from the concrete support and just went ahead to install it onto the debris. i am so gonna faint now.

[gaku70 0]

HUH!! acid wash to be done before cabinets go up? wa i am really boiling now. not only was there no acid wash, they didnt even have the decency to sweep the debris from the concrete support and just went ahead to install it onto the debris. i am so gonna faint now.

aubrey: Don't faint yet. I am also not too sure if acid wash is done before or after carpentry. I think there are different practises. Hopefully someone can advise what is the right procedure.

fondue: My house too small, only got one indian painter. He paint slowly and I don't mind as well since waiting for the carpentry to be up. I think he took about 3 days to paint. I checked the paint and make sure it's ICI. But for ceiling, I did not see them using the paint that I wanted. Anyway close one eye.

familyof4: Think he will tell you he forgot. Better write big big on masking tape and paste all over your tiles that is not for acid wash.

poiseidon gal: Can help us check with your pm on the correct sequence? Thks in advance.

[ocheeeng 0]

aubrey: Don't faint yet. I am also not too sure if acid wash is done before or after carpentry. I think there are different practises. Hopefully someone can advise what is the right procedure.

fondue: My house too small, only got one indian painter. He paint slowly and I don't mind as well since waiting for the carpentry to be up. I think he took about 3 days to paint. I checked the paint and make sure it's ICI. But for ceiling, I did not see them using the paint that I wanted. Anyway close one eye.

familyof4: Think he will tell you he forgot. Better write big big on masking tape and paste all over your tiles that is not for acid wash.

poiseidon gal: Can help us check with your pm on the correct sequence? Thks in advance.

For ceiling, I specified Nippon medifresh 3-in-1 white. Juton was used. I also closed one eye

For walls, I did make sure that the paints that I specified were used.

Edited May 26, 2009 by ocheeeng

[Smallboy 0]

For my reno, acid wash was done 2 days before HANDOVER. which means after all major works are done.

And acid wash is not like what we imagine......... izzzzzzzzz and everything melts like that....... no no.

In fact, i saw the workers and even Jason doing that with their bare hands. Very little concentration, not so serious type. hee.hee..

[preciousjam 0]

Got a question regarding the acid wash.

Is it done after the carpentry is up. If it is, then will the acid damage the carpentry especially if it comes into contact with the acid.

my contractor told me acid washing done after painting, before carpentry....then before handover general cleaning...

i think acid washing will be too strong for carpentry...

[gaku70 0]

Ok some update

My painting done since Monday but after that no much activity. Actually no activity at all. If that is the case, then need to chase them to start the acid wash. Does that mean there are two acid wash. One after painting and the other milder one two days before handover. But my stuff that I bought are on the floor. Can they still do acid wash or must install everything first?

Lighting delivery will be today and guess only tomorrow can see some activity on electrical installation. In the meantime the carpentry fabrication should be going on in the factory.

Plumbing also haven't start although my wc, sink, rainshower are already there. Only pancollar size different got some problem.

Think need to chase Jason again if not this week will not have any activity.

Ok just confirmed with Jason. He will do lighting installation and plumbing this week. Will call him once I get the pancollar.

Also confirmed the sequence of the acid wash. He said is after electrically installation and before carpentry. After carpentry will be only normal washing, no more acid.

Edited May 27, 2009 by gaku70

[poseidon_gal 0]

gaku70>> correct..acid wash before capentry and there is a general cleaning after everything is up.. at least that is what i see inside my schedule

[pinkpetter 0]

mmm My acid wash was done 2 days before I moved in. mm

[ocheeeng 0]

my acid wash was also done after carpentry during general cleaning.

for homo tiles only, a bit of acid was added to water to remove stains.

[gaku70 0]

Thanks for the reply on the acid wash. Apparently I was told that I will not be getting acid wash. Uncle told me acid wash will damage the tiles and so he will just polish it.

A little update on the progress.

I was shocked to see the wc, rain shower up. I specifically told Jason not to install because some of the parts delivered are not correct. So yesterday rushed down to collect the pancollar and wall bracket. When reached got a shock to see it was up. Called Jason why he didn't tell me of the installation today when I instructed them to install only after I notify them. He said he forgotten. But he said that he has already install the pancollar. I was wondering why he didn't tell me in advance and I don't have to waste money to buy it. The rainshower was also installed without the correct wall bracket and so it is slanted.

Second shock was due to the carpentry that is all placed in the flat but not installed. I asked him why the carpentry are there when the acid wash not done. Jason told me that the factory got no place to put and so put at my place. He said acid wash can be done even if the carpentry are there. I checked the wood and it was like what Aubrey faces. Was quite mad and called Uncle immediately. Uncle rushed down to explain to me.

He clarified that blockboard has been used for many years and give me the assurance that if there is any problem for the next 10 years, he will rectify for me. I listen to his explanation and also checked the wood. It is still quite solid. But he still offer to change the kitchen cabinet top surface to solid plywood that will be likely to be in contact with water. So kudos to Uncle.

The other thing just want to convey the message. Uncle also want to let the people here know the the definition here in the forum is different from him. To him and the industry, solid plywood means blockboard. If you want the multi-tier plywood, it is called the "Jiu Cheng Gao". He talked about other detail but frankly sometime I don't understand his mandarin and explanation a bit too "cheam". Do talk to him to have a better understanding. But he said this few days, he keep repeating because many owners worried.

There was changes to the wardrobe as my mirror suppose to be at the side not become at the center. I was thinking it looks really weird. Was wondering why the carpenter didn't want to tell me about the changes. Anyway I was thinking of changing the mirror to the side. My wardrobe is two pieces. Don't have to redo the carpentry, just swap the left piece wardrobe to the right. Think will call the carpenter to discuss.

The distance between the toilet bowl and basin is also too close. Ask Jason since he said he went to my place 3 times yesterday and he said he forgot how my toilet looks like. Sign...

Anyway there are many other recifications to be done. HO date no change, still next wednesday. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[familyof4 0]

Gaku, can I know what are the tiles that you are using? cos i asked uncle about the acid wash for my place, my homo tiles for the living room cannot acid wash, only polish. so only my kitchen and balcony, toilets will do acid wash. Maybe you want to calrify? Else they will clean like siao if the floor is not properly protected.

[gaku70 0]

Gaku, can I know what are the tiles that you are using? cos i asked uncle about the acid wash for my place, my homo tiles for the living room cannot acid wash, only polish. so only my kitchen and balcony, toilets will do acid wash. Maybe you want to calrify? Else they will clean like siao if the floor is not properly protected.

familyof4: I am using all homo tiles for the whole house. He wanted to do carpentry first before washing and I checked if acid wash will damaged the tiles. He told me he is more afraid than me because acid will cause spots to your carpentry.

Do you mean that your kitchen and balcony is using ceramic tiles?

[familyof4 0]

familyof4: I am using all homo tiles for the whole house. He wanted to do carpentry first before washing and I checked if acid wash will damaged the tiles. He told me he is more afraid than me because acid will cause spots to your carpentry.

Do you mean that your kitchen and balcony is using ceramic tiles?

i am using homo, but that can do acid wash. I checked with the people from LSH, my hall tiles cannot do acid wash, but others ok. pebble wash also cannot acid wash...

But it is good that you HO is not affected...

[tampineschris 0]

You may try Ikea Tampines, I bought some from them before with cover.

company don't really have big carton boxes.

No problem will go see if anywhere can find. Worst case, hand carry. Just a few storey below, should be ok.

[ivy 0]

Gaku some of the homo tiles cannot acid wash de. I selected my homo tiles from LSH, the sales person advice me not to use harsh detergent on the tiles as tehre is a protective layer on the tile. She also shared with me, cannot do acid wash.