Takaishi 44 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 just insist on it lor. final payment done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inthechouse 8 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Similar issue with my contractor's quote. His carpenter said he's isn't aware of the 4 x FOC Blum hinges, and my contractor doesn't seem to have communicated this to the carpenter, despite my urgings. Gotta wait and see.So yep, I think all we can do is to check and insist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elin1029 23 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) See, being the typical Singaporean, if what they said is really true, that giving me Blum drawers is actually cheaper than using runner tracks with carpenter-built drawers, then I don't mind not changing. Also save the hassle of changing, as all my stuff are inside drawers already. But of course, if it's not true, then I will feel being short changed.Final payment done already, but Mr K is actually quite nice, he said he can change all drawers to Blum drawers. Now I'm thinking if I should or not. Edited February 11, 2014 by elin1029 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangie 1 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Hi elin1029I think you should change them to blum drawers. Since you were quoted for that. My reno was done by Mr K too. I experience and understand the not "so fast" part, my reno started in October and "handover" was in late December. We have to constantly "chase" him to get things move a little faster. However, in terms of carpentry work, so far so good...We just discovered that the door handle was of different model of our choice, told him about it and he offered to change it (after CNY). I would say his after sales service is still good (we had already paid him in full). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnW 2 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 He quoted me 9k plus for my kitchen cabinetry inclusive of blum items and quartz top. Was quite shocked at the price. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elin1029 23 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Similar issue with my contractor's quote. His carpenter said he's isn't aware of the 4 x FOC Blum hinges, and my contractor doesn't seem to have communicated this to the carpenter, despite my urgings. Gotta wait and see.So yep, I think all we can do is to check and insist.I hope you will get the Blum hinges. Let us know how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elin1029 23 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Hi elin1029I think you should change them to blum drawers. Since you were quoted for that. My reno was done by Mr K too. I experience and understand the not "so fast" part, my reno started in October and "handover" was in late December. We have to constantly "chase" him to get things move a little faster. However, in terms of carpentry work, so far so good...We just discovered that the door handle was of different model of our choice, told him about it and he offered to change it (after CNY). I would say his after sales service is still good (we had already paid him in full). It's great that he offered to change. After reading about other contractors, Mr K seems like such an angel. We have a bit of an issue recently but luckily he was not confrontational and he would call right away to clarify and pacify. Regarding the drawers, the explanation given was that Blum runners cost the same as Blum metal side panels, and then fabricating those drawers are an additional cost. Somehow I have a nagging doubt about the explanation and I probably should insist they change to Blum drawers. But I'm likely to let it pass. Here is a picture of my drawers, different from the usual metal Blum drawers most get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elin1029 23 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 He quoted me 9k plus for my kitchen cabinetry inclusive of blum items and quartz top. Was quite shocked at the price. Sama sama... Then you must make sure everything is Blum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elin1029 23 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) *TAKEN*http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.316.gPaEF3&id=3133033510Have two of these lights from Taobao to give away. Bought extra during reno and finally not used. I wanted pendant but my taobao buyer (BIL) probably made a mistake and bought the ceiling mounted ones. Size is smallest (12x12cm). Let me know if you're interested. Edited February 13, 2014 by elin1029 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elin1029 23 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) *GONE TO GOOD HOME!*A doggy bed from Taobao to give away also.http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.wR52Ld&id=26989000062This is how it looks after I've assembled. Didn't manage to fix the ladder because it was almost impossible to align the parts and screws (unlike Ikea assembly).The bed is about 1m long. Quite big and heavy. Giving away because for now (while the old dog is still around, hopefully for a long time), prefer to keep their room uncluttered for ease of cleaning since old dog pees everywhere. Self collect Hougang area (near Punggol Park). Edited February 17, 2014 by elin1029 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirimisu 4 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Dog bed Give away??? No charges??? Hehe can I have? Edited February 12, 2014 by Tirimisu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elin1029 23 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Yes, you can have it. Self collect. Not sure can fit into car, a van would be better. It's brand new, unused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ks Toh 74 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Regarding the drawers, the explanation given was that Blum runners cost the same as Blum metal side panels, and then fabricating those drawers are an additional cost. Somehow I have a nagging doubt about the explanation and I probably should insist they change to Blum drawers. But I'm likely to let it pass. Here is a picture of my drawers, different from the usual metal Blum drawers most get.HiJust stumbled onto your blog. I know you already messaged me and I replied. But i feel that since you paid for Blum (and they agreed to change?), you should insist on Blum. Otherwise, you will always regret every time you open your drawer. Every time you show your kitchen to friends, you have to explain: I paid for Blum but etc etc..... It is very 'sian". Happened to me before. I paid for some expensive toilet seat but they delivered a cheaper version. Because some time had passed, I let it past. But for several years, every time I sit on the WC, I cannot help but think of it.I don't know if it is true that fabricating this was more expensive than Blum. Most likely, it should be cheaper. It does not make sense for a worker to spend more money to do something when Blum is cheaper. Perhaps, they forgot you wanted Blum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins 2 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Me thinks change to BLUM too better......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnW 2 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 How come cant see the images in the first few pages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
