gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 bro , so long din visit yr thread. Yup , I think u r right to calculate that way But do u really need to switch on all 16 ? I mean 8 x 2 . Or maybe just switch on 8 will do ? Because i have no idea how many i must switch on to sufficiently brighten up the living room, as least as bright as using a ceiling light. 1 down light = 2 x PLC (13W or 18W each). If my calculation is correctly, then my electricity sure shoot up to sky... this is monthly recurring cost, have to be careful. Is clove light sufficient to brighten up then? 2 fluroscent tube, place them strategically... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 Dear all, Pls advise if i kanna chop carrot a not? Supply and plaster: 2 bedrooms walls and ceiling, kitchen walls and ceiling, toilets ceiling Total $1,600. Living room NOT included.. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alamak 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 Dear all, Pls advise if i kanna chop carrot a not? Supply and plaster: 2 bedrooms walls and ceiling, kitchen walls and ceiling, toilets ceiling Total $1,600. Living room NOT included.. Thanks! how are u doing your kitchen wall? cement screed then plaster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 how are u doing your kitchen wall? cement screed then plaster? Ya lo... no wall tiles... save cost and more modern... hahaha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alamak 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 Ya lo... no wall tiles... save cost and more modern... hahaha... me also. the 1.6k include the cement screed? or that one is billed separately? if included, i guess still ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 me also. the 1.6k include the cement screed? or that one is billed separately? if included, i guess still ok. My hacking for kitchen floor and wall total is $500. I suppose this does not include cement screeding? The cement screed portion of work is not actually explicitly stated anywhere in the quote. So i think it is included inside the $1600 lo... Is wondering how come plastering also so expensive? Is it very tedious and labour intensive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alamak 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 My hacking for kitchen floor and wall total is $500. I suppose this does not include cement screeding? The cement screed portion of work is not actually explicitly stated anywhere in the quote. So i think it is included inside the $1600 lo... Is wondering how come plastering also so expensive? Is it very tedious and labour intensive? My whole house plastering is $1300. Cement screed kitchen wall is separate. Maybe u want to check with your contractor so to avoid any misunderstanding or disputes in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 My whole house plastering is $1300. Cement screed kitchen wall is separate. Maybe u want to check with your contractor so to avoid any misunderstanding or disputes in the future. Thanks man... in anyway, i think mine is more expensive because my living room not included yet... already $1600... But i guess every quotation is different, my plastering may be more expensive, but other works may be cheaper... Dunno le... sometimes i compare too much also headache, as not as the Contractor chop the carrot not too big piece, maybe just close one eye sometimes... Most impt is workmanship is ok... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingerzz 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks man... in anyway, i think mine is more expensive because my living room not included yet... already $1600... But i guess every quotation is different, my plastering may be more expensive, but other works may be cheaper... Dunno le... sometimes i compare too much also headache, as not as the Contractor chop the carrot not too big piece, maybe just close one eye sometimes... Most impt is workmanship is ok... ya i totally agree! my plastering for my whole house is $1500.. i found tt expensive also.. but needed to do it cos previous owner did some 'rock stone' surface so walls are not smooth.. but as long as contractor is reliable and is able to HO to u as promised, think tts impt, so wont get so much headache as reno progresses.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2009 ya i totally agree! my plastering for my whole house is $1500.. i found tt expensive also.. but needed to do it cos previous owner did some 'rock stone' surface so walls are not smooth.. but as long as contractor is reliable and is able to HO to u as promised, think tts impt, so wont get so much headache as reno progresses.. Ya man... But these few days there are no workers on site, work has stopped. I think the workers are like nightclub 小姐, they need to rush from places to places.... :-p I called the sales rep and he told me the site coordinator has taken emergency leaves to settle personal matters... Hope the house can be handed over to me on time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2009 Fyi, i visited Floor Option Pte Ltd for my Laminate Flooring for bedrooms. Can't decide the colours on the spot so i asked for 3 samples to take back home to consider. Got both Robina and Pergo brand. So i took the chance to do the water test. I think Bro Ossify has did it before. Anyway, i soak (not the whole piece, only 1 side of the sample piece) both in water (about 2cm deep) for almost 18 hours. Result: Robina - After a minute of staring at it, i would say there is no swelling at all. Pergo - Slight swelling, but need to look carefully. If it is placed on the floor and you are walking on it, it is not noticable. I think the German Vacumat technology for Robina is effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Because i have no idea how many i must switch on to sufficiently brighten up the living room, as least as bright as using a ceiling light. 1 down light = 2 x PLC (13W or 18W each). If my calculation is correctly, then my electricity sure shoot up to sky... this is monthly recurring cost, have to be careful. Is clove light sufficient to brighten up then? 2 fluroscent tube, place them strategically... there's a reason why i only use fluroscent tubes in my home monthly running costs but PLC generally looks more luxurious and flurorescent tubes generally looks cheapskate people with more money like to spend more Dear all, Pls advise if i kanna chop carrot a not? Supply and plaster: 2 bedrooms walls and ceiling, kitchen walls and ceiling, toilets ceiling Total $1,600. Living room NOT included.. Thanks! for my 3 rm flat plaster whole house, i was quoted $1300 for plastering of wall and ceiling, except kitchen wall. Fyi, i visited Floor Option Pte Ltd for my Laminate Flooring for bedrooms. Can't decide the colours on the spot so i asked for 3 samples to take back home to consider. Got both Robina and Pergo brand. So i took the chance to do the water test. I think Bro Ossify has did it before. Anyway, i soak (not the whole piece, only 1 side of the sample piece) both in water (about 2cm deep) for almost 18 hours. Result: Robina - After a minute of staring at it, i would say there is no swelling at all. Pergo - Slight swelling, but need to look carefully. If it is placed on the floor and you are walking on it, it is not noticable. I think the German Vacumat technology for Robina is effective. which 3 colours did you choose? I soak in about 5 cm deep for 2 days. (1 day soak, 1 day dry, 1 day soak) also used a big cleaver to chop it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) there's a reason why i only use fluroscent tubes in my home monthly running costs but PLC generally looks more luxurious and flurorescent tubes generally looks cheapskate people with more money like to spend more Huh? so u didn't even use clove lights? You just mount the flourescent tubes on ceiling? My Contractor keeps telling me that clove lighting alone cane NEVER brighten up the room sufficiently... for my 3 rm flat plaster whole house, i was quoted $1300 for plastering of wall and ceiling, except kitchen wall. So i think mine much more expensive? If i plaster the living room also, i think almost $2k.... which 3 colours did you choose? I chose Sumatra (Pergo Family), White Teak (Robina) and Plateau Oak (Robina). Sumatra seems very common colour and pattern. White teak worried about maintenance. Plateau Oak is too dark, nice to look at if contrast with wall colour, but practicality, it makes the whole room quite dark. Haha... hard to decide... I think in terms of the water test, Robina is better, but the locking system of Pergo seems better and tighter. Edited December 14, 2009 by gantan88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ossify 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Huh? so u didn't even use clove lights? You just mount the flourescent tubes on ceiling? My Contractor keeps telling me that clove lighting alone cane NEVER brighten up the room sufficiently... er.. cos cove lighting points upwards only, of course it won't brighten the room. i am not doing cove lighting So i think mine much more expensive? If i plaster the living room also, i think almost $2k.... personally, i think your contractor chop you I chose Sumatra (Pergo Family), White Teak (Robina) and Plateau Oak (Robina). Sumatra seems very common colour and pattern. White teak worried about maintenance. Plateau Oak is too dark, nice to look at if contrast with wall colour, but practicality, it makes the whole room quite dark. Haha... hard to decide... I think in terms of the water test, Robina is better, but the locking system of Pergo seems better and tighter. water is always the main concern for laminates. i'm using white teak it's kinda off white with gray streaks, suitable for my theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 er.. cos cove lighting points upwards only, of course it won't brighten the room. i am not doing cove lighting I think aesthetically you can at least use those normal ceiling light aka hamburger light? There are very nice ones around too... ? Instead of fluorescent tubes... personally, i think your contractor chop you Haiz, i brought this up to my contractor and he says that his plastering takes care of all the corners and stuff.. very chim, dunno what they talking abt... maybe i jus find another contractor to do plastering and follow by painting. water is always the main concern for laminates. i'm using white teak it's kinda off white with gray streaks, suitable for my theme. White teak is goo actually because it brighten up the whole room. Even in the dark, you can still see the flooring. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
