tangie 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 hi may i know how big is the spacing you put for your living curtain? 6 inch or 8 inch?If I didn't remember wrongly, the space is 6 inch. Was told that this is the industry standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 First time get to see ur living hall.. looks so bright, clean-cut and tidy! Hi jus4funWe like it bright and simple...but it should be in quite a mess once we move in... with toys all over the place... Hahaha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Solid Countertop with no-dripThe Mr insisted that he wanted a no-drip solid countertop while Mr K recommended granite. Here is the countertop which the Mr is very pleased about. another of his baby is this sink. He loves this sink so much that we bought it almost immediately. The texture is different from the usual sink that we see. Will use a better camera for a close-up as my hp is unable to capture the effect. Glass backing installed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 Since reno is coming to an end, I am back here to conclude about my experience with Mr K.Carpentry work is goodI would say that overall carpentry work is good. There were some scratches and tiny hole that seems to be caused by sharp edge of bulky things. I guess all these are unavoidable. Aside from these, the joints are good, materials are of good quality, workmanship is good overall! As for durability, only time will tell.. probably need a few years... I was disappointed that he didn't pass us the lamitak booklet and we, in a rush, make do with the not so nice design that was given to us. He also didn't suggest lamitak laminates when we couldnt decide from the sample given. Flooring Very neat. Spotted one or two uneven skirting and tiny 2 tiny gaps so far. All these can be touched up and rectified. I have a neighbour who has to saw his door shorter due to the flooring. The tilers probably didnt start from the entrance? Painting He left the last layer of paint last, and I went to check with him why. I thought it was to finished the last layer, do the carpentry then touch up with paint. He said touch up not nice, will see patches of color here and there. Very true! Tested and proven. There were dirty finger marked left by the electrician, the Mr tried to touch up (dw to ask the painter down again) and there is a patch there. -_-:So end up, the painter still gotta make a trip down. OthersWhenever we feedback or tell him our concern, he would return with a solution or make arrangement pretty quickly. Just that I dont really get to see him and haven't seen the "artistic/designer" side of him.Well, there isn't much for him to display his talent too, as you can see, our reno is a simple one. We wanted something practical and safe for the kids. But the Kitchen tempered glass door doesnt seem so kids friendly now. He did warned us about the door being very big and heavy and would need more hinge, we used 3. Don't remember him mentioning anything about safety. I should have asked him to suggest for alternative. Tsk! All in all, ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirimisu 4 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) . Edited December 24, 2013 by Tirimisu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDiLaLaLa 2 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Hi tangie,thanks for sharing your almost complete reno works here.the pipe relocation for the washing machine...good tip! gonna add this to the list of small things to look out for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirimisu 4 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Service YardMr K was very quick to point on that this pipe will be relocated... after relocation... Our 8kg Front Load can fit in nicely.. still considering if we needed to get a dryer (in case the clothes doesn't dry, we will get one.. but that will be after we move in..)The Mr insisted to deliver the washer before the carpentry is completed and now, my washer is full of dust and dirt! Lesson learnt: Never ever deliver washer before carpentry work is completed! Fridge and other appliances still not so bad, but for washer, the delivery man will NEED to UNWRAP your washer and install for you... As for fridge, one can always just put the plug in and on the switch, no installation required.. Hi, is this a drainage pipe? Sorry for asking a stupid qns coz I''m kinda confuse on the terms -outlet pipe & drainage pipe, are they the same? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted December 25, 2013 Hi, is this a drainage pipe? Sorry for asking a stupid qns coz I''m kinda confuse on the terms -outlet pipe & drainage pipe, are they the same?Hi hi, indeed this is drainage pipe. Er.. im not so sure about the terms but I do think outlet and drainage pipe are the same. Can some expert here help pls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted December 25, 2013 Hi tangie,thanks for sharing your almost complete reno works here.the pipe relocation for the washing machine...good tip! gonna add this to the list of small things to look out for.Hi ANDiLaLaLa, Glad that these little info I shared is of help to you. We have officially moved it, there are plenty of things to get still. Didnt know a house need so many things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plainsharon 20 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Good to hear that you are moving in~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDiLaLaLa 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Hi ANDiLaLaLa, Glad that these little info I shared is of help to you. We have officially moved it, there are plenty of things to get still. Didnt know a house need so many things. Congrats tangie,yeah....its the little things...that almost kinda killed me when we first moved in to our current unit about 15 years ago. & now...the merry-go-running-around is about to start...all over again. you'll be fine..just take your time to think things through. make sure there's some left for your CNY celebration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niko 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2013 Congrats. We have slight similar floor plan layout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirimisu 4 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 Hi Tangie,Did you also use the Blum hinge lift system for your dish glass door panel cabinet? Can share with me how much it is?Thanks...!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 I have moved in for 8 months, since Dec 2013.It's horrifying when I saw tiny fungus alike stuff growing out between the silicon and sink. (I wiped the fungus off before taking this pic, too gross!)I peeked at the underneath of the sink and saw these... Can someone enlighten me what are these? Any good silicon to recommend to prevent growth of these disgusting mould?Anyone experience the same thing before? Please share your experience. I spoke to my contractor, the solution he gave was to use a knife to clear all the yucky stuff, then re-seal the top with new silicon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Hihi, I also discovered that the metal below the blum track turns rusty. Anyone also experience the same??? Just 8 months of usage only... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
