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[vivien315 2]

Can i know which ID you engage and contact? If you dont mind my email is imhyeun@naver.com

im having a hard time getting right ID. already sourced for 4 quotations but non is right. My layout is exactly the same as yours.

Many thanks

[Woonie 6]

Can i know which ID you engage and contact? If you dont mind my email is imhyeun@naver.com

im having a hard time getting right ID. already sourced for 4 quotations but non is right. My layout is exactly the same as yours.

Many thanks

Hello Vivien, I have emailed you my ID contact. Hope he can be your right one.

After meet up with different IDs and contractors, I find that most of them already have a standard template for us. Thus it is important to find an ID whom you can discuss, share ideals and give you constructive advices. Google for pictures of projects you like, and show them to the IDs so they can know which direction to start. For example when I see any nice ideals on pinterest, I will whatsapp them to my ID and see whether is it possible to incorporate them for my place.

A few more well known IDs I arranged to meet cancel my appointment in the last minute giving crappy excuses, and I strike them off immediately. Some doesn't seem very happy when I tell them I will buy my lightings from taobao, I strike them off too. End of the day, choosing ID is like choosing life partner, find the one you are the most comfortable with (;

what is 'conventional rainshower' may i ask? lol

The conventional rainshower which CAN be used will be this:

And these type of panel rainshower system, no no no...

[asychanbaby 10]

Oh No! there goes my one piece panel rain shower

this should be considered a one-piece right?

[Woonie 6]

As I am a fan of woody texture, my ID recommended me to Kompacplus for my kitchen cabinet top. Apparently it not only looks good, Kompacplus is heat proof, scratch proof and even stain proof. Sounds too good to be true right? To verify its claims, I asked for an A4 size sample to conduct my own test!

Test 1: Scratch test using kitchen scissors

Result: Light scratches can be easily wiped off but I managed to permanently scarred the sample after giving it a super deep scratch. Definitely more scratch resistant compared to the solid surface at my current place.

2. Chopper Test

Result: To be fair, most of us will not chop on our precious kitchen surface right? But Kompacplus survived the butchering session with minor permanent scars.

3. Leaving a boiling pot of water on top for 5 minutes

Results: No visible damage

4. Direct Flame

Result: To be fair, this is a wind proof lighter (stronger flame) and I did not move the flame at all. The surface started to crack after 8 seconds. If I move the flame around, Kompacplus survived even after 20 seconds.

5. Stain test with turmeric paste and soya sauce, leaving it on for 26 hours

Results: For those who cook curry, you will know that turmeric is super hard to wash off. After wiping with a wet cloth, the turmeric caused a yellow stain on the surface. However everything came off after I scrub the stain with JIF.

In conclusion, given its aesthetic woody design and high resistance properties, I should be using Kompacplus for my new place (;

Anyone using iquartz, may I know what are your reviews?

[Woonie 6]

Oh No! there goes my one piece panel rain shower

this should be considered a one-piece right?

I think these might still be okie as it looks really sleek! Can share the taobao link? haha

[vivien315 2]

As I am a fan of woody texture, my ID recommended me to Kompacplus for my kitchen cabinet top. Apparently it not only looks good, Kompacplus is heat proof, scratch proof and even stain proof. Sounds too good to be true right? To verify its claims, I asked for an A4 size sample to conduct my own test!

Test 1: Scratch test using kitchen scissors

Result: Light scratches can be easily wiped off but I managed to permanently scarred the sample after giving it a super deep scratch. Definitely more scratch resistant compared to the solid surface at my current place.

2. Chopper Test

Result: To be fair, most of us will not chop on our precious kitchen surface right? But Kompacplus survived the butchering session with minor permanent scars.

3. Leaving a boiling pot of water on top for 5 minutes

Results: No visible damage

4. Direct Flame

Result: To be fair, this is a wind proof lighter (stronger flame) and I did not move the flame at all. The surface started to crack after 8 seconds. If I move the flame around, Kompacplus survived even after 20 seconds.

5. Stain test with turmeric paste and soya sauce, leaving it on for 26 hours

Results: For those who cook curry, you will know that turmeric is super hard to wash off. After wiping with a wet cloth, the turmeric caused a yellow stain on the surface. However everything came off after I scrub the stain with JIF.

In conclusion, given its aesthetic woody design and high resistance properties, I should be using Kompacplus for my new place (;

Anyone using iquartz, may I know what are your reviews?

lol ! Amusing to see how you abuse the woods

i like your no.5 test ! my mom cooks curry for the whole village ! always !

Edited April 22, 2014 by vivien315

[Brian Huang 4]

good luck for your reno! how much did the bosch hob and hood cost?

[Dwinsplace 48]

As I am a fan of woody texture, my ID recommended me to Kompacplus for my kitchen cabinet top. Apparently it not only looks good, Kompacplus is heat proof, scratch proof and even stain proof. Sounds too good to be true right? To verify its claims, I asked for an A4 size sample to conduct my own test!

Test 1: Scratch test using kitchen scissors

Result: Light scratches can be easily wiped off but I managed to permanently scarred the sample after giving it a super deep scratch. Definitely more scratch resistant compared to the solid surface at my current place.

2. Chopper Test

Result: To be fair, most of us will not chop on our precious kitchen surface right? But Kompacplus survived the butchering session with minor permanent scars.

3. Leaving a boiling pot of water on top for 5 minutes

Results: No visible damage

4. Direct Flame

Result: To be fair, this is a wind proof lighter (stronger flame) and I did not move the flame at all. The surface started to crack after 8 seconds. If I move the flame around, Kompacplus survived even after 20 seconds.

5. Stain test with turmeric paste and soya sauce, leaving it on for 26 hours

Results: For those who cook curry, you will know that turmeric is super hard to wash off. After wiping with a wet cloth, the turmeric caused a yellow stain on the surface. However everything came off after I scrub the stain with JIF.

In conclusion, given its aesthetic woody design and high resistance properties, I should be using Kompacplus for my new place (;

Anyone using iquartz, may I know what are your reviews?

This is an awesome review on Kompacplus! Thank you! Nice to see how it holds up to stains and scratches.

Would love to hear how your gas heater performs too. I've read that the piping is a mess and that it takes alot (10 secs) of running water before you actually get hot water. So I was wondering if the savings I get from gas vs electricity will wind up in the excess water instead. I was very tempted by it cos of the cost and the green factor though. And it will allow me to use pretty showers instead of having to go with whatever the instant electric heater comes with.

[butterscotch23 0]

Awesome review on the Kompacplus!! I'm considering using it for my kitchen cabinet top & i'm sold by your review!! Can you share who your ID is & how much he quoted you? Thanks =)

[asychanbaby 10]

LOL Woonie! that's a great experimental idea! I should have done it as well before getting my worktop! The shower panel was bought in Indonesia when i went back for vacation. My mother insisted that i bought that one since she likes it so much lol but turned out the only thing that can give me enough pressure is storage heater since according to the ID my unit 13th floor out of 16 floors will not get us a good pressure

[keyik 0]

As I am a fan of woody texture, my ID recommended me to Kompacplus for my kitchen cabinet top. Apparently it not only looks good, Kompacplus is heat proof, scratch proof and even stain proof. Sounds too good to be true right? To verify its claims, I asked for an A4 size sample to conduct my own test!

Test 1: Scratch test using kitchen scissors

Result: Light scratches can be easily wiped off but I managed to permanently scarred the sample after giving it a super deep scratch. Definitely more scratch resistant compared to the solid surface at my current place.

2. Chopper Test

Result: To be fair, most of us will not chop on our precious kitchen surface right? But Kompacplus survived the butchering session with minor permanent scars.

3. Leaving a boiling pot of water on top for 5 minutes

Results: No visible damage

4. Direct Flame

Result: To be fair, this is a wind proof lighter (stronger flame) and I did not move the flame at all. The surface started to crack after 8 seconds. If I move the flame around, Kompacplus survived even after 20 seconds.

5. Stain test with turmeric paste and soya sauce, leaving it on for 26 hours

Results: For those who cook curry, you will know that turmeric is super hard to wash off. After wiping with a wet cloth, the turmeric caused a yellow stain on the surface. However everything came off after I scrub the stain with JIF.

In conclusion, given its aesthetic woody design and high resistance properties, I should be using Kompacplus for my new place (;

Anyone using iquartz, may I know what are your reviews?

I use kompacplus for my worktop...its sleek & match with my theme. Btw, the salesperson also good service!

[Woonie 6]

LOL Woonie! that's a great experimental idea! I should have done it as well before getting my worktop! The shower panel was bought in Indonesia when i went back for vacation. My mother insisted that i bought that one since she likes it so much lol but turned out the only thing that can give me enough pressure is storage heater since according to the ID my unit 13th floor out of 16 floors will not get us a good pressure

It must be **** awesome to have a panel rainshower at home. Feel like showering in a spa everyday!

I use kompacplus for my worktop...its sleek & match with my theme. Btw, the salesperson also good service!

I have to give compliments to Kelvin from Kompacplus. When I contacted him for more information on FB, he is very passionate about his company products and even whatsapp me some pictures of new series of design which is coming out in June.

[Woonie 6]

I am back! So sorry for the lack of updates as I was in my high key ICT and told my ID to take things slooooowwwwwly. Many changes in design along the way, and appreciate my ID for being so patience with me. I even change my MBR paint color the very last minute when the painters going to start painting, and he was able to accommodate my request. If I am him, I sure face black black one

Just some photos of the false ceiling and partitioning I have done. As I am not hacking any wall to open up spaces, I need my ceiling to remain high. Thus I only have false ceiling at the foyer area (to hide a beam running above my main door) and L-box above TV console area.

For the indent in the main wall, I choose to partition it partially and overlay with stucco brick wall, acting as my living room feature wall. A shoe cum open book shelve will be built into the remaining indent to fill up the space.

As my dog still marks his territory occasionally, I am worry that his pee might damaged the parquet flooring. To change damaged parquet flooring means my customised wardrobe might need to be tore down. Thus my ID suggested using OPSH system which can be dismantle! It is a pole wardrobe system using stainless metal bar as frame, mounted to 2 sides of the wall. While I free up more space to hang my clothes as there is no internal carpentry, I do not have much drawer space. Will need to get another drawer to store my folded clothes and other barang. It comes with a built in foldable mirror too!

Oh lastly, I am so in love with the barn door that I managed to convince my SO to use it as our kitchen door. Managed to find an amazing contractor who is able to customise a similar one for me at a great price. Let see how this turns out when the door arrives.

[bianzi 52]

How

Much does the opsh system cost

[Woonie 6]

How

Much does the opsh system cost

I got it via my ID, which cost slightly more than the usual wardrobe. You can visit opsh website and might get a better offer.

A few people ask me about my barn door contact.

Need to clarify that I am not using the 'standard' barn door wheel track system, as it is too pricy. If I am not wrong, the track itself is already $800+

I am using a sliding track system modify to look like a wheel track, and the total cost including the customize solid wood door cost around $1k+. Will post more review when my door is installed.