Anyhow Reno

[James N Joean 8]

I forgot to take photos when they were waterproofing kitchen and laying tiles there so I have to jump to day 18 when the cement floor in our hall is done. But the results were bad. Apparently, you need some one with good experience to do such job.

U r using cement flooring as ur actual flooring? From the picture it looks quite ok... What flaws did u find?

[lth3388 1]

U r using cement flooring as ur actual flooring? From the picture it looks quite ok... What flaws did u find?

It has very dirty look, water mark... Contractor polished it and it looks much better now.

[lth3388 1]

Day 23, kitchen cabinet WIP.

Balcony tiles done

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Day 25, both toilets almost done.

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Day 26, more things done.

kitchen cabinet solid top. (cement wall by the way)

All 4 rooms laminate flooring done

MBR platform bed

MBR wall hung shelving for TV

Kitchen view from service balcony. A small bar top

[James N Joean 8]

It has very dirty look, water mark... Contractor polished it and it looks much better now.

I see... Looks quite decent to me... But I hope you know that cracks will form overtime...

[lth3388 1]

I see... Looks quite decent to me... But I hope you know that cracks will form overtime...

Yes, I understand that. I intend to paint or laminate wood later if we really can't tolerate it. Now, we are trying to endure the powdery feel.

[James N Joean 8]

If u lay laminate flooring later, it will create a different in floor height where the laminated flooring ends right? How to mitigate that ah?

[lth3388 1]

If u lay laminate flooring later, it will create a different in floor height where the laminated flooring ends right? How to mitigate that ah?

That is just a thought, may not be doing that. Hopefully it can last for several years from now.

[James N Joean 8]

Oh ok... Cos I had the same tot too... When the cracks get too unsightly, or when I get tired of it, I may wanna lay vinyl over it... But this point abt the difference in height remains a doubt to me... Shall ask my contractor when I do shortlist one

[lth3388 1]

Oh ok... Cos I had the same tot too... When the cracks get too unsightly, or when I get tired of it, I may wanna lay vinyl over it... But this point abt the difference in height remains a doubt to me... Shall ask my contractor when I do shortlist one

Cool, may be you can share with me the results when you decide to do that. I do notise the difference in height but maybe the contractor can level it later should I decide to laminate wood/vinyl or paint or even lay tiles on it. Another thing to worry is that it will be higher than the room floor.

[greglhc 30]

Oh ok... Cos I had the same tot too... When the cracks get too unsightly, or when I get tired of it, I may wanna lay vinyl over it... But this point abt the difference in height remains a doubt to me... Shall ask my contractor when I do shortlist one

Hi PTopaz,

Definitely try to level the floor as much as possible. I have a tiny regret of not doing that in order to save cost.

After laying HERF, ended up with slightly uneven portions I can feel when walking on - particularly kitchen area.

Actually it's very minor because most of people who walk in my place can't tell. Only when I point it out to them.

So it's more of my own obsession. Heh

Edited November 5, 2013 by greglhc

[lth3388 1]

Day 27, I'll skip air con installation, nothing special, a Panasonic system 4.

Kitchen facet from TB, but it seems that our sink is too big.

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Day 28

MBR bathroom, just short of shower screen and mirror

Living hall

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Day 29

More activities.

Balcony sliding door installed

Another bedroom wardrobe

Kitchen cabinet completed

Kitchen entrance and 2 bathroom doors

MBR wardrobe done