ElaineHee 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2012 We went to choose tiles for the area that used to be the storeroom over the weekend. Had no time to post earlier! We're going to get something different because we wanted it to act as a divider and to add some colour. Found this shop (an huat trading) from previous renotalk threads (thanks ValerieLow) and thought the tiles were perfect! Not cheap though. And guess what they also had: Terrazzo! They said they were the only shop in sg with terrazzo still. So now we know where to find it unfortunately they didn't have the same terrazzo as my house. Can't wait to see how my tiles turn out! Hope it won't be toooo mismatched. I'm second guessing a lot of my choices with regards to the house. We also bought fans, lights and electrical appliances. Very fruitful tripPop by to say hi mandj Choosing tiles for me was one of the most difficult thing to do.... There are so many and the thing is once its laid, you cant change without spending money. Looking forward to read your Reno journey! XxElaine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 Love your unit layout! Looking. Forward to see more photos ?Happy reno will take more this weekend! lights not up yet and only time we can go is after the sun goes down.. so photos have been hard lolPop by to say hi mandj Choosing tiles for me was one of the most difficult thing to do.... There are so many and the thing is once its laid, you cant change without spending money. Looking forward to read your Reno journey! XxElainehi elaine *waves* (: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 on the cement patterned tiles - anyone has used them for floors? my contractor just called me up to say that they stongly recommend i don't proceed with the tiles as she thinks they will fade and chip easily when used on the floor. she said when used for wall the problem is not so pronounced...anyone has had any experience with this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minchul 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 I was considering these for my floor too, and my contractor also strongly discouraged against it. You can pop down to Carpenter and Cook at Lorong Kilat. I think they have used these as part of their flooring. And also at Bugis Plus along the stretch with the Korean fried chicken restaurant. These places can probably give you an aged simulation of the effect at your home since they are rather high traffic zones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 I was considering these for my floor too, and my contractor also strongly discouraged against it. You can pop down to Carpenter and Cook at Lorong Kilat. I think they have used these as part of their flooring. And also at Bugis Plus along the stretch with the Korean fried chicken restaurant. These places can probably give you an aged simulation of the effect at your home since they are rather high traffic zones.Hi minchul thanks will go check it out later! Did you go ahead with the tiles in the end? If not what did you get instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 Found a pic of the floor at carpenter and cook using the tiles - super love! Maybe I should just go ahead with it and use mismatched tiles, so pretty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retchlow 7 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 hi mandj mind sharing how much psf do these tiles cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 hi mandj mind sharing how much psf do these tiles cost?Hi retchlow, they charge per piece, it's $3.50. The tiles are actually quite snall - 4 pieces of the tiles make up each design. Plus they will charge you 50cents per piece for sealant so it's 4 bucks per tile.. Think that comes up to more than ten bucks psf! Quite steep eh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minchul 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 Hi minchul thanks will go check it out later! Did you go ahead with the tiles in the end? If not what did you get instead?Hi Mandj, I would have gone ahead with the tiles, but my husband was dead against them. He doesn't like such "pattern-y" stuff. I wanted it just for my small foyer area to contrast with my living room tiles. Thought it would have looked really nice like here: http://homebylinn.blogspot.hk/2012/04/gangen.html and here: http://homebylinn.blogspot.hk/2012/04/thursday-snapshots.htmlWe did cement screed in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElaineHee 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2012 on the cement patterned tiles - anyone has used them for floors? my contractor just called me up to say that they stongly recommend i don't proceed with the tiles as she thinks they will fade and chip easily when used on the floor. she said when used for wall the problem is not so pronounced...anyone has had any experience with this?Ure using it for a small area right? I really love the tiles, very unique! If I were you I would use it for the floor I used a similar kind of tile but only 4 pieces on each side of my wooden window in the 2nd room as decorative pieces.Anyway whatever u choose I'm sure will be nice Jia you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Hi all, we bought these E27 holder track lights for our kitchen - and realised we may have bought too many holders cos it's actually quite bright! going to let go of 2 holders - they are enough for a 1m track and would probably be sufficient to light a room. comes with energy saving 'tornado' e27 bulbs in cool white. we searched high & low for these E27 holder track lights - they are not the usual halogen spotlights or LED spotlights which are glaring and directed task lights - but provide ambient light because of the E27 bulbs, and you can just change the E27 bulbs cheaply. they are WHITE - and exactly like the pic below but in a smaller size. Width is about 7-10 cm. In the pic below the holder is the bigger version and it has a PAR38 bulb but mine comes with energy saving e27 bulbs please PM me if interested thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Haven't had time to update in a long while. Our reno is complete, now busy moving and arranging for furniture to arrive. really in love with the terazzo floors. in the end, couldn't get the cement tiles so we opted for wood tile strips.kitchen: Edited January 1, 2013 by mandj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 common bathroom:MBR Bath (extended. much nicer now!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandj 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 MBR - walk in wardrobeLastly, the giant poster from our wedding invite motif (designed by me lol) we had blown up and printed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) LOVE your Terrazzo tiles, so pretty! How much are they psf? My kitchen colour combi is somehow similar to yours - white and wood. Do you reckon the green terrazzo tiles can fit in nicely in the kitchen?Btw, may I know where did you get the track light with E27 holder from? Edited January 1, 2013 by bleucheeze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
