The Nest

[Bloom 0]

Oh, better to deliver the fridge once everything is cleaned. Cause the workers will do chemical wash after the reno. Roughly when will your reno end?

Sandstone colour not bad too, i think the colour will be more durable than white! Yah, you will need to get the laminate samples from the contractor first.

I don't know when my reno will be completed cos the there was a delay in getting the approval to hack the walls. Everything has come to a stand still

Now, I am considering the stainless steel looking one and have a grey tall cabinet next to it, while the rest of the cabinets in white.

[Valerie Low 0]

You got a good price for washing machine! Mine was 500+

i think all these items will get cheaper and cheaper, as they want to clear old items to allow new items coming into the market.

You should also get extended warranty for the fridge. Fridge is always the first to break down due to 24/7 operating. Then next is washer. We got the extended warranty for the two big items.

Hmm we didn't think of getting extended warranty actually. hubby thinks that if the fridge is defective it usually will happen during the first two years, if it successfully pass the "window" period, it should be fine. haha don't ask me why he thinks like that.

I don't know when my reno will be completed cos the there was a delay in getting the approval to hack the walls. Everything has come to a stand still

Now, I am considering the stainless steel looking one and have a grey tall cabinet next to it, while the rest of the cabinets in white.

The stainless steel one is very nice! But it's a few hundred dollars more than the white and sandstone fridge.

[May_dream1 14]

Hmm we didn't think of getting extended warranty actually. hubby thinks that if the fridge is defective it usually will happen during the first two years, if it successfully pass the "window" period, it should be fine. haha don't ask me why he thinks like that.

I also thinks the same way. Electronics are like that, if defective, will break down within a year or else will be ok until end of life span, which is abt 7-8 years for washer (last time can last for more than 10 years but now?? I give it 7-8 years).

[Bloom 0]

Hmm we didn't think of getting extended warranty actually. hubby thinks that if the fridge is defective it usually will happen during the first two years, if it successfully pass the "window" period, it should be fine. haha don't ask me why he thinks like that.

F&P offers:

2 year parts and labour warranty

5 years Compressor

5 years Internal Condenser

5 years rust free

Though not comprehensive, I think it is pretty decent, compared to other brands.

The stainless steel one is very nice! But it's a few hundred dollars more than the white and sandstone fridge.

I've checked out the sale. There is no special promo for E402 stainless steel but the E402 white/sandstone is a steal! It is the same price as the smaller E372 white/sandstone. What you have gotten is a great deal!

The special promo for E372 stainless steel is not as attractive, just about $60 less than the lowest I've asked around.

[toonie 0]

Week 3 3/5/2012

This week we finally see some progress!

We were in the flat on Labour Day and was surprise to see that the tiler was working, but he was alone.

His other team member went for holiday.

Anyway, this was what we saw today. Our kitchen backsplash was partially up. My contractor told us not enough tiles, and he needs to order more.

He mentioned that the gap between the top and bottom cabinet should be around 80cm. Is this the standard height?

As I feel that 60cm is already very big gap. Any of you can tell me what is the standard gap between the top and bottom cabinet?

The laundry area is near the rubbish chute.

Common toilet floor tiles. The tiles kinda look like cement. Our original intention was to create a brick effect for the floor tiles

but the tiler advised straight line tiling will look more spacious for our super small common bathroom;

and also this kind of tiling will have better water drainage. Ok, we accept it!

Once the tiles are up, the toilet looks brighter now!

Master bathroom waterproofing.

Hi, I used Ikea as a guide line, the min distance between their lower and upper cabinet is 55cm. I find the local carpenters like to put the cabinet higher, but when it is higher, it makes it more difficult to reach for things on the higher shelves, at 55cm, I can still reach for things easily on the 2nd shelf in the upper cabinet.

don't forget to take the thickness of the solid top and the height of your faucet into consideration when planning, and also make provision for the hood (usually the installation instruction for the hood will specify a minimum height for it to be installed away from the hob), which means the upper cabinet housing your hood will be higher than the rest and you will need more wall tiles there.

Hope that helps.

Edited May 6, 2012 by toonie

[toonie 0]

And I forgot to mention, I love your tiles! In the bathroom and kitchen.

[Valerie Low 0]

I also thinks the same way. Electronics are like that, if defective, will break down within a year or else will be ok until end of life span, which is abt 7-8 years for washer (last time can last for more than 10 years but now?? I give it 7-8 years).

Yeah, you are right, that's what hubby told me and so we didn't buy the warranty for the fridge.

F&P offers:

2 year parts and labour warranty

5 years Compressor

5 years Internal Condenser

5 years rust free

Though not comprehensive, I think it is pretty decent, compared to other brands.

I've checked out the sale. There is no special promo for E402 stainless steel but the E402 white/sandstone is a steal! It is the same price as the smaller E372 white/sandstone. What you have gotten is a great deal!

The special promo for E372 stainless steel is not as attractive, just about $60 less than the lowest I've asked around.

Yeah, the price was really good as I asked around those local electrical stores, the best price they could give was $1050. So here it is, we bought it without much hesitation.

So which one did you buy in the end?

Hi, I used Ikea as a guide line, the min distance between their lower and upper cabinet is 55cm. I find the local carpenters like to put the cabinet higher, but when it is higher, it makes it more difficult to reach for things on the higher shelves, at 55cm, I can still reach for things easily on the 2nd shelf in the upper cabinet.

don't forget to take the thickness of the solid top and the height of your faucet into consideration when planning, and also make provision for the hood (usually the installation instruction for the hood will specify a minimum height for it to be installed away from the hob), which means the upper cabinet housing your hood will be higher than the rest and you will need more wall tiles there.

Hope that helps.

Hi toonie, thanks for dropping by my blog early in the morning and clarify my doubt. Yeah I also find that the local carpenters like the big gap between the upper and lower cabinet. My contractor told us if we really want the cabinet to be lower we can still adjust it after that, now the tiler is tiling the backsplash up to 80cm, we can still adjust the distance when designing the carpentry. I need to take into consideration my height and my hubby's height, if it is too low, it will be inconvenient for him to do the cooking and the hood may be just right into his nose (as he is > 1.8m).

Thanks for liking our choice of tiles, fingers cross they will look good when the carpentry is up.

[revox88 0]

Hi valerie looking forward to see the combination of ur modern peranakan backsplash with cabinet

[ayazumi 0]

I am looking forward to your updates.

[Hoo8899 0]

Valerie, like your kitchen wall tiles also, do you intend to place a transparent glass in front of the tiles? Err, it's like 画蛇添足, but maybe a good idea also?

[NeoBY 1]

Valerie, like your kitchen wall tiles also, do you intend to place a transparent glass in front of the tiles? Err, it's like 画蛇添足, but maybe a good idea also?

dont think necessary right? cos her tiles is glossy can just wipe.

[Hoo8899 0]

dont think necessary right? cos her tiles is glossy can just wipe.

The effect is different, I think..

[NeoBY 1]

The effect is different, I think..

but her tiles swee swee dont think wanna "cover" it

[Valerie Low 0]

Hi valerie looking forward to see the combination of ur modern peranakan backsplash with cabinet

Hi revox, thanks for dropping by. We are looking forward to the end result too. Hope it will turn out nice. Hehe

I am looking forward to your updates.

Hi Aya, sorry for the lack of update recently. I was sick, but now feeling better. I shall update soon, stay tuned!

Valerie, like your kitchen wall tiles also, do you intend to place a transparent glass in front of the tiles? Err, it's like 画蛇添足, but maybe a good idea also?

Hi Hoo, no, we won't place transparent glass in front of the tiles, glass is expensive that's why we opt for tiles as backsplash. The overall cost is much cheaper than glass.

dont think necessary right? cos her tiles is glossy can just wipe.

but her tiles swee swee dont think wanna "cover" it

My tiles are not glossy one, they are cement tiles. The sales person treated these tiles so that it will be easier for me to maintain and wipe them if they are stained. I don't think i will put glass, cos glass is not cheap.

[ayazumi 0]

Please take care of your health. Renovation is long and tiring process, sometimes will feel mental and physical stress and exhaustion. Rest more and drink more water, take a break at times to loosen the tension.