megaking 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 Hello forummersI have received beneficial informations from this wonderful forum and its time I do a favour by returning something back.I will chronicle my renovation passage through a blog here. I hope to achive a sound ,just and wonderful walkthrough of events, at the same time receving feedbacks from forummers here.A little description here of me:)I collected my keys around late March, it;s a 111 sqm 5 Room DBSS opposite simei green.Here we go!Menu Items 1. lightings2. balcony planter decking3. selection of IDs4. confirmation of IDs5. start renovation!!!6. electrical app7. curtain8. summaryI am trying to figure out how to post pics. please bear with me and mark this space. I will update as new events rolling in!ah king Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footprint 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 welcome!guess you are one of the first to get keys for the simei dbss!waiting for more photos from u! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaking 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 hello everyone!here are some pics i took last month,er it only show balcony and bedroom2.Will upload more tomorrow! http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/photo4.jpghttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/photo3.jpghttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/photo5.jpgMy renovation budget is only 13K, have contacted 4 IDs. Will update this space once finalized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaking 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 Planter Box by Evorich.com.sg==================Engage this company call Evorich,as it keeps on advertising in this forum I thought it might be good right?WRONG!There are better ones like woodnwood supreme wood out there and sway as i might i engage them.I have actually expressed my displeasure in this forum so I will not go into details.look under http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=27521&st=120Just take a look at the way they did to my planter.http://i1105.photobu...g_72/photo2.jpghttp://i1105.photobu...ng_72/photo.jpgUntil now no news from them. My comments on them1)most workers are on auto-pilot mode, suka suka call you up to inform their people are there in 20 mins, they have actually arrange with me 4-5pm.they are atmy door steps at 11am!!! I was not at my new home,and have to rush down.Simply no time management.2)Lousy worksmanship3)sales service everytime MIA mode.Next week I will file CASE against this company.Anyway next topic will be lighting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaking 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 the link is here http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/photo2.jpghttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/photo.jpgnot sure previous attachment is broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slegna 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 Hi! Sorry to hear about your planter box issue. Are you going to get them to replace the entire decking?I also need to do a decking for my planter box, but will be choosing WPC instead of real wood for easier/no maintenance. Looking forward to see your reno progress~ and hope that your CASE wins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaking 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 slegnasimi is WPC? never been to scandavian countries before, weather good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slegna 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 kk show you the link, http://www.2ms.sg/index.htmlIt's Wood Plastic Composite, recycled wood basically. It isn't as beautiful as real wood like chengal/timber but it serves the same purpose. Somemore, easy to maintain, so thats why we choose this, can't imagine me oiling the wood on weekends man... Weather now is good here, 17 degrees, but last six months machiam I was in freezer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaking 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 Thanks slegnaI did call up another decking company for my planter box below are the prices : Iron wood =$27 (ya it's 27)chengal =$25 (cheaper than iron!,i cannot believe, one possible reason are these chengal are young wood,yes?)er.. your WPC= $30+! sign... seems like nowsday all after your money.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slegna 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 yah megaking,Price of WPC is shocking right! I was also thinking 'recycled wood' should be cheaper... That's why I'm only going to use it for the planter area... Rest of the balcony will be artificial grass (hb's wants), cut cost. My reno budget was abt 15k, but after researching on all the prices... I estimate it's going to become 19k even if I hire a contractor (or become contractor myself). What to do? First house very hard to settle for less... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaking 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 chapter 2.0 lighting================================================My unit got 15 lighting points and we have decided not to do any false ceilings. So mua haha balestier and jaln besar off we go!!!a) Lighting.comThe de facto standard found in most forum so we decided to shop at the jalan besar branch.Bought a total of 10 lightings from them. They are cheap BUT BUT not much selection leh... b) LC lightingBought the rest 4 at the balestier plaza area.Price is mid range BUT selection is a lot.c) Phillips at BTbought one ecomood at $268!a bit exp but ilove it! comments========a)Lighting.comcheap but selection is limited, design ma chaim 4 years ago, as i have seen someone posted in 2007 having the same "ice cube" as me Installer is lousy and inexperience. 1st @35 rest 7 b)LC Lightinggood selection but price not cheap.Installer is solid.1st @ 40 rest 8Summary=========cheap donesnt mean bad, but it is defintiely cheap for some reasons!LC Lightingshttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/8b688b01.jpghttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/6bf02cc9.jpgPhillips Ecomoodhttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/f0d7f93f.jpgso much for your time guys!Next chapter selection of IDs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazybum9 1 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Congrats king!!! ur rooms come painted by DBSS developer??? chapter 2.0 lighting================================================My unit got 15 lighting points and we have decided not to do any false ceilings. So mua haha balestier and jaln besar off we go!!!a) Lighting.comThe de facto standard found in most forum so we decided to shop at the jalan besar branch.Bought a total of 10 lightings from them. They are cheap BUT BUT not much selection leh... b) LC lightingBought the rest 4 at the balestier plaza area.Price is mid range BUT selection is a lot.c) Phillips at BTbought one ecomood at $268!a bit exp but ilove it! comments========a)Lighting.comcheap but selection is limited, design ma chaim 4 years ago, as i have seen someone posted in 2007 having the same "ice cube" as me Installer is lousy and inexperience. 1st @35 rest 7 b)LC Lightinggood selection but price not cheap.Installer is solid.1st @ 40 rest 8Summary=========cheap donesnt mean bad, but it is defintiely cheap for some reasons!LC Lightingshttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/8b688b01.jpghttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/6bf02cc9.jpgPhillips Ecomoodhttp://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h349/megaking_72/f0d7f93f.jpgso much for your time guys!Next chapter selection of IDs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaking 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 Yo Bro, no laDIY ... chio rite?but very shiong..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazybum9 1 Report post Posted April 30, 2011 ya self paint is shiong...tried once painting just living room and ceiling...whole neck and shoulder aching after that...Yo Bro, no laDIY ... chio rite?but very shiong..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbbyRosita 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Hihi! How did u manage to get the ecomoods lighting at $268? Retail price or discounted price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
