ireallylovedanny 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 Hi all, Am new to Renotalk and renovation in general, so am starting where I'm the most comfortable - online! I just collected the keys to my first home, a 5i in Bukit Panjang, and would like to install laminated flooring so that I don't have to hack up the existing tiles the previous owner had. We intend to do up everything except kitchen, toilets and the entrance balcony, or about 800 - 900 sqf. My contractor quote me 4.4k for Power Dekor, but I would rather get it from source if possible to cut out middle man. China brand right, Powerdekor, how can be so expensive? Vohringer quote me 4k for the same area. I have sent my floorplan to the following manufacturers: - Kronotex (met the sales rep at Expo fair last year end, he quoted me 5 plus k based on floor plan) - Supreme (is this China brand?) - Premier (also distributes Quick Step) - Power Dekor - Vohringer (colours very limited, but service very prompt and pricing is mid-range) - Bilrich - Floorxpert (distributes Pergo and Rabino) The quotes I have received are as low as 2.40 psf for Premier, to about 5k for whole house from Kronotex. I read in some other threads that Rabino is doing an opening promo of 3.80 psf and Floorxpert is doing a promo for Pergo Family range at 3.99 psf. All prices are with GST and skirting. Another hidden cost is the hacking of the bottom part of the doors since there are existing tiles. I know that as with everything, you pay peanuts you get monkeys, so I don't think I will accept China made products. Malaysia or European-made are still okay I think. Anyone have an opinion? Right now, the ones that are the most appealing to me are Quick Step, Rabino and Kronotex ( only if they happen to have any promo now). If anyone has an opinion on the others I didn't consider, or have any lobangs feel free to let me know ya. Thanks! Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 Supreme is local company, made in Malaysia. Met up with them @ expo fair before, sale rep was nice. But probably will go with Robina, lower grade but cheaper to save some $. Moreover, my wifey likes Robina's patterns more than Supreme, which lacks variety in my opinion. There are too many in the market for us to compare, maybe you should start by setting a budget? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ireallylovedanny 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 Hi Gimz, Thanks, I also considered Supreme, waiting for their quote now. Cheers, Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sezchin 1 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 Hi Gimz, Thanks, I also considered Supreme, waiting for their quote now. Cheers, Danny If u wish to do parquet flooring, the price is $6 per sqft. If u are interested, u can try to call 9019 6827 or 9373 6661 for quotation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
straight talk 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2010 If u wish to do parquet flooring, the price is $6 per sqft. If u are interested, u can try to call 9019 6827 or 9373 6661 for quotation Dear Consumers/Travellers, If you start with 'what is the price?', then you should not ask about qualities, service nor lifestyle choice because the principle guiding the purchase decision is askew. Buying a flooring is not an 'ok lah decision' but should be one based on reflection of one's lifestyle, safety and health aspects coupled with demands on performance. I hope that we as consumers do take our purchase decision with a sense of responsibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
