astragtc123 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Hi, i just bought a 3 room HDB resale. 3I, 59 sq metre.Wanna renovate but want to save on budget....So i thought in order to save costs, i will(a) Cement screed on floor and wall of kitchen - industrial theme ( after hack away old ugly tiles )(b) Polish the terrazo floor on living and bedroom and use retro theme Anyone can give comment if this idea is cheaper and how much can i save...Also does contractor have skillset to do this or need ID ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiler Seng 57 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Yes since you do not need to buy tiles it's cheaper this way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueshear 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 Hi, i just bought a 3 room HDB resale. 3I, 59 sq metre.Wanna renovate but want to save on budget....So i thought in order to save costs, i will(a) Cement screed on floor and wall of kitchen - industrial theme ( after hack away old ugly tiles )(b) Polish the terrazo floor on living and bedroom and use retro theme Anyone can give comment if this idea is cheaper and how much can i save...Also does contractor have skillset to do this or need ID ??You did not need to hack the wall tiles in order to do a cement wall and to do a cement screed floor on your existing floor, I don't think it would be advisable as it will reduce your floor to ceiling height. Another way if you prefer to do a cement finish look is to top up a very thin layer of cementitious finish.A specialist contractor have more skill set to do all these than and ID. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollymolly 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2013 I will be doing mine new home soon. And mine is the industrial theme.. It cost me a few thousands and i do my cement flooring for my living room and kitchen floor.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
