d'lotus 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2010 I am using a portable induction set. It works similarly to induction hob except that it's mobile, portable, and more energy efficient. get Taiyo I got mine at $78 each. I bought 2, but so far only one is needed. I am also using a portable one from Taiyo... bought 3 years ago for $89 at Fairprice, near Khatib MRT station. At that time, they were having a promo... free 3 pc pot set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2010 (edited) Hi, ossify: You are the most professional one. Would you share how to choose solid-top for kitchen cabinet? which brand and price range? I hear acrylic is better, is that true? Thank you. Different brands come at different prices and designs. So, the main thing is to see which one you are most comfortable with. Acrylic is indeed better than polyester, but more costly. I would always recommend acrylic unless you are on a budget. I would advise to go for the one you like most, based on aesthetics and texture. You work as contractor now? that is cool. Thanks for the support I am also using a portable one from Taiyo... bought 3 years ago for $89 at Fairprice, near Khatib MRT station. At that time, they were having a promo... free 3 pc pot set Wow that's very value-for-money My model looks less cluttered though, only 4 buttons Edited July 1, 2010 by ossify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 am currently pondering to use wood in my bathroom. have the following choices. either this: Acacia wood or this: Balau wood what do you guys think? cost is about the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencer 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2010 am currently pondering to use wood in my bathroom. have the following choices. either this: Acacia wood or this: Balau wood what do you guys think? cost is about the same. is just put ontop of the existing tiles? I prefer the 1st 1 bah.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) is just put ontop of the existing tiles? I prefer the 1st 1 bah.. Yes, cut to desired shape and put on top of existing tiles. I already bought the 2nd one as it is not as rough. Bilian aka ironwood aka borneo ironwood. To be showcased in early August Edited July 27, 2010 by ossify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey M 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2010 ya, cut to shape and put on top of existing tiles. i already bought the 2nd one Bilian aka ironwood aka borneo ironwood. To be showcased in early August Are they water-resistant? Despite being a hard worker (I think I am, ha), I wanted to do something similar previously but the maintenance is not something I can accept. Imagine your fallen hairs 'stuck' btw the wood tiles. But aesthetically, I think it looks not bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2010 Are they water-resistant? Despite being a hard worker (I think I am, ha), I wanted to do something similar previously but the maintenance is not something I can accept. Imagine your fallen hairs 'stuck' btw the wood tiles. But aesthetically, I think it looks not bad. Yes, water resistant. Used in shipbuilding There are channels under the planks to allow water/hair to flow through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey M 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2010 Yes, water resistant. Used in shipbuilding There are channels under the planks to allow water/hair to flow through. Oh okie. Hopefully the hairs done get trapped hor. Hee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2010 Oh okie. Hopefully the hairs done get trapped hor. Hee. Then I will make bigger channels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey M 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2010 Then I will make bigger channels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxer 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2010 Ossify, I work in shipbuilding. Balau wood is chosen for it's strength and versality. Yes it is water resistant but it will still decay albeit slowly. Just for your information. Also I read that it stains quite badly if varnish is inadequate. Do you have any experience with Chengai wood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a_iz 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Hi ossify, May i know where did you buy your Alpha V6 and baby fan? Don't mind PM me the contact? TIA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Ossify, I work in shipbuilding. Balau wood is chosen for it's strength and versality. Yes it is water resistant but it will still decay albeit slowly. Just for your information. Also I read that it stains quite badly if varnish is inadequate. Do you have any experience with Chengai wood? Hi Boxer, thanks for the info. Yes it's true that water ponding will cause damage to any natural wood It should suffice for my bathroom. I got Belian wood, not Balau or Chengai. My choice of wood is based on aesthetics only Hi ossify, May i know where did you buy your Alpha V6 and baby fan? Don't mind PM me the contact? TIA! PM'd you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thattrader 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Another series of solid worktops... Cresto (polyester) $70 pfr Korean brand (100% acrylic) from $90 pfr (more pricey than the previous one, but more selection) Ossify, what about Quartz worktop? Do u know the cost? thanks, thattrader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Ossify, what about Quartz worktop? Do u know the cost? thanks, thattrader Cheapest range is $170. Interested in quartz flooring? Edited July 30, 2010 by ossify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
