Contemporary Makeover For 5i In Sengkang

[bergkamp 0]

Getting the console design right has been a pain.

Finally came up with some specs which meet the functional requirements as well as look ok...

Now the ID will check if the carpenter can actually build this. Am already told that it will cost extra as its more complex to build compared to a regular console specified in the quote.

Front view. Just the internal structure

Front view with sliding doors

Top view

I got this idea of accessing the DVD storage from top. A drawer would be too troublesome to use. More so because depth of console is more than 1/2 meter.

[bergkamp 0]

Have decided to change my aircon.

Got following quotes from Gain City

Got the following quotes.

Mitsubishi Starmex

MSXY -4A28VA 30K

MSXY-GA26VA 22K

MSXY-GA10VA 9K x 3

3779$

+ 1/2 inch insulation 150$

+ G22 80$

+ 1+4yr warranty 359$

Toshiba:

RAS-M10SKCV x 3

RAs-M22SKCV X 1

Cost: 3859$

Other charges same as ME.

Leaning towards Toshiba as its made in Japan and a newer more efficient model.

[bergkamp 0]

Finally selected Toshiba. Liked it overall plus it was the only one immediately available.

Have a short time window to install the aircon.

Day 1:

Had a site meeting with ID, ceiling guy, carpenter and electrician.

First time the new ID visited my flat.

Came up with lots of new problems.

1. The bathroom floor has already got overlaid tiles. So they have to hack the floor tiles.

Hacking cost 400$

They cant retain the aluminium bifold door also, so need a new door. Cost: 350$

2. Ceiling. The new L Box that was proposed was supposed to join two false ceilings at foyer and bedroom corridor areas.

Apparently the ceiling is slanted, so the L Box cant be made at same level as false ceilings.

So they need to hack the false ceilings and build new one. Cost: 600$

3. Worst....

There are big movable cupboards in two of the bedrooms. Apparently they are around 7.1ft high (door 7ft) and too heavy to be shifted out of the bedroom.

Need to be dismantled by some expert and then moved out in pieces... then reassembled

So parquet varnish cannot be done till those items are cleared from rooms.

4. Since I am employing my own electrician, my ID's people wont lay the corrugated sheet on the floors. Thats something done by electricians.... (keep that in mind if you dont employ IDs electrician)

I ended up laying that myself with my wife in living room. 2 hours of labour.. Atleast keep my living room marble safe.

Now have to rethink about a lot of items considering the escalated costs. Have to leave some out to make up for escalated costs.

So needs stay, wants go.

Brilliant start to reno.

[bergkamp 0]

Day 2:

ID called sick so couldnt meet her.

Project Manager has filed for renovation permit.

Apparently they didnt file for the permit earlier because there was no hacking involved.

Now got hacking of bathroom floor tiles, so need permit. Would need 3-5 days to get permit.

Hoping to finalize the carpentry works tomorrow.

Aircon installation has to be pushed back because that can only be done after the bathroom is renovated.

Thats because of the aircon drainage piping being changed.

Schedule is already slipping and my stress mounting.

Need to move in by 10th of Dec.

Continuing with some DIY projects.

- Paint the wooden beading in the living room.

- Dismantle the teak cupboard in the MBR and shift it out !!

Edited November 17, 2009 by bergkamp

[cboonh 0]

hey bro, hang in there man! got progress better than no progress right? hehe

Hope it will be smooth sailing from now onwards.

[bergkamp 0]

Now my project is being handled by Chi Ho.

Much happier now as the project is in capable hands.

Hacking starts today.

[bergkamp 0]

Master bathroom has been destroyed.

Decided to go for a frosted tempered glass door instead of an aluminium bifold door for the bathroom.

Costs me 500$ extra. Net 850$

[CJREDDEVIL 0]

Master bathroom has been destroyed.

Decided to go for a frosted tempered glass door instead of an aluminium bifold door for the bathroom.

Costs me 500$ extra. Net 850$

Hi bergkamp,

read thru your blog....seems you are very well prepared for transformation....keep going bro....all the best!

cheers!

[Mickey M 0]

Hang on! Before u know it, ur home will be beautifully done up.

[bergkamp 0]

Hi bergkamp,

read thru your blog....seems you are very well prepared for transformation....keep going bro....all the best!

cheers!

Thanks. Yes perhaps too well prepared.

I started many months ago and it is only now that real work has started.

Serious work like

- colour selections

- material selection

- detail design final

- where to place the light points

- where to place aircon

etc

All happened very close to the actual start date of reno or even after start of reno...

[ossify 1]

hi bergkamp,

i am interested to venture to jb to buy some fans too, although not kdk.

can i check with you how you got your fans delivered over? did you rent a van to drive over? from what i know, you are not allowed to drive in commercial vehicles with G plates.

did you stay in malaysia for 1 day or more? what was the rebate like? if i stay longer, what will the rebates be like?

[bergkamp 0]

hi bergkamp,

i am interested to venture to jb to buy some fans too, although not kdk.

can i check with you how you got your fans delivered over? did you rent a van to drive over? from what i know, you are not allowed to drive in commercial vehicles with G plates.

did you stay in malaysia for 1 day or more? what was the rebate like? if i stay longer, what will the rebates be like?

Hi, I had rented a van.

Was just a day visit, so not much rebate.

For full rebate details you will have to check with customs authority.

They gave me a small pamphlet...but I misplaced it.

Best of luck with your venture.

[bergkamp 0]

Electrician started work today and finished majority of it.

Has laid out all the cables including about 50m of surround speaker wires

I will have a 7.1 surround setup.

My wife is not too happy about the speakers I am installing...but what to do !!

Atleast I will be hiding all the wiring.

[ossify 1]

Hi, I had rented a van.

Was just a day visit, so not much rebate.

For full rebate details you will have to check with customs authority.

They gave me a small pamphlet...but I misplaced it.

Best of luck with your venture.

Can please reply or PM me with the following details?

Company of Van Rental?

Nett price of Rental?

Weekday or weekend rental?

[bergkamp 0]

Can please reply or PM me with the following details?

Company of Van Rental?

Nett price of Rental?

Weekday or weekend rental?

pmed you