42 Years Old Getting A New Look

[Ks Toh 74]

Hey KStoh, Thanks for this piece of very important information. A friend told me her solid top turned yellow but I thought Silestone quartz will surpass that test. We are ding donging between the white and the matt black with white coming up in terms of preference and just this nagging thought at the back of my head. Glad that your feedback helps with making a decision

If you see the Silestone people again, can you find out whether they have a non-discoloration guarantee for X years? My kitchen and toilets were supposed to be all white or white/black so I am a little irritated.

[Ks Toh 74]

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Edited January 3, 2016 by kstoh

[bykaraanne 30]

If you see the Silestone people again, can you find out whether they have a non-discoloration guarantee for X years? My kitchen and toilets were supposed to be all white or white/black so I am a little irritated.

Bro, you can defo call them about yours

Iirc Silestone has limited lifetime warranty so it isn't supposed to discolor with normal use.

[Luxexplorer 2]

The cabinets are in fabrication process and the laminates have already arrived at carpenter. I believe I will be getting the full works delivered to my place by end of this week. So too late to change now.

Thats why contractor said I have this week to sit on the fence then have to decide. LOL

[Luxexplorer 2]

Khng, I am looking at the matt black with the yellowish marbley line in the photo above. Because it is not glossy and under warm light, it comes across like a different colour.

I am not so keen on the plain ones and prefer a dramatic top. This 3 which I have shortlisted are visually pleasing but feel it is boring..hehhe. What sort of top is yours, just curious.

I recalled that one of the silestone black has white specks on it. Not visible from the small sample as its not spread evenly. You may want to double check with silestone just so you get what you wanted. No nasty surprise.

[nextstep 3]

Nextstep, if I choose the back, I would like the matt black. There is something about that texture which i like very much. But the silestone sales person mentioned to me that a back top and glossy white although is a common combi but he feels that the contrast is too stark.

So, we still sitting on the fence.

Matt is nice, now I kinda wish that I go for a matt finish, but is done so deal with it.

The colour is nice but I think matt will be better under a warm white lighting.

I think I might need to add some lights in my kitchen

[bykaraanne 30]

I actually like the Itsmo with stark white!

How much is the Pulsar ah? Nice leh!! How come I didn't see this.

[Changbp 5]

Peektures of the installed push pull lock please?

Where did u get it from and price?

I'm thinking of getting this for my wooden door and the Yale gateman for the gate.

[Luxexplorer 2]

Changbp. sorry for the overexposure as my main door has been removed and leaning against the window. I had some issues with door frame installation which I will talk about below. I will upload close up tis evening when they fixed my door back

This export model of this lock comes in Silver (About $999 with installation) and this rose gold is Korea's domestic model. Because of the colour, I decided to order from QOO10. The seller is really good as they will send you the english manual as well as the installation process via email. As this lock is very popular now, it wasnt difficult to find someone to install. I found Mr Lim online but another reno blogger had also used him for the same lock

I ordered the Push/Pull version instead of the Pull/Push as well as one extra tag and it come below SGD400 thus avoiding GST. Installation cost me SGD150. I understand the tag is available in SIngapore too

Really easy to use and looks good too! You can choose either biometric (up to 100 fingers), tag (which is like a scan tag) or pin number.

I am not having gate for the flat so only depending on this device and all my security cameras.

http://list.qoo10.sg/item/SAMSUNG-TODAY-ONLY-1DAY-BIG-SALE-SAMSUNG/413847706?selectedOptions=;;

Locksmith - Mr Lim - 8297 6087

** I have not removed the stickers protecting the interface.

Edited January 6, 2016 by Luxexplorer

[Luxexplorer 2]

Pulsar , Istmo and Doramus are all new colours so possible thats why you didnt see it before?

Why is it so difficult to decide colours or am I the only one facing such dilemma?

I actually like the Itsmo with stark white!
How much is the Pulsar ah? Nice leh!! How come I didn't see this.

Edited January 5, 2016 by Luxexplorer

[Luxexplorer 2]

FIRE RATED MAIN DOOR / DOOR FRAME ISSUE

Problem when they dismantle the old door frame and the old concrete wall started to crumble. But what makes me so so mad was that the installer still went ahead to install the frame and unable to secure the screws into the wall. At least solve the problem of the concrete wall before going ahead with a bad job?

The frame in the end was crooked and he STILL went ahead and fixed the door. The gap at the topside and the side (when the door is close) were totally uneven and the gap was more than 0.3mm difference.
What we were also concern is that after a few years or less, the door might not be able to close anymore. The installer told me " can fill in the cement into the broken walls to hold up the door" which is true but wouldnt my door be permanantly uneven? WTF

I am quite an easygoing person but this really got me fuming mad and Contractor Desmond got the boss of the door shop to come down and access. Even he said he cant accept the job done by his worker. So a new door frame is ordered and will be re-installed. I feel so heart pain because this beautiful door cost me an arm!! I understand that with only 1 month left before CNY ( as most workers will packed up about 4 - 5 days before CNY) and everyone is rushing but still.. now having to come back a 2nd time isnt even more time wasting for both parties?

Edited January 5, 2016 by Luxexplorer

[Lazyfatcat007 5]

Ssshh... what idiots!! They seriously should know better! Another classic example of having no pride in their work.

FIRE RATED MAIN DOOR / DOOR FRAME ISSUE

Problem when they dismantle the old door frame and the old concrete wall started to crumble. But what makes me so so mad was that the installer still went ahead to install the frame and unable to secure the screws into the wall. At least solve the problem of the concrete wall before going ahead with a bad job?

The frame in the end was crooked and he STILL went ahead and fixed the door. The gap at the topside and the side (when the door is close) were totally uneven and the gap was more than 0.3mm difference.

What we were also concern is that after a few years or less, the door might not be able to close anymore. The installer told me " can fill in the cement into the broken walls to hold up the door" which is true but wouldnt my door be permanantly uneven? WTF

I am quite an easygoing person but this really got me fuming mad and Contractor Desmond got the boss of the door shop to come down and access. Even he said he cant accept the job done by his worker. So a new door frame is ordered and will be re-installed. I feel so heart pain because this beautiful door cost me an arm!! I understand that with only 1 month left before CNY ( as most workers will packed up about 4 - 5 days before CNY) and everyone is rushing but still.. now having to come back a 2nd time isnt even more time wasting for both parties?

[Luxexplorer 2]

Kiak Sim......Even though I know that there are lots of structural issues so i have managed my expectations and dont need perfection but some things are like.. c'mon man.. seriously? But my this flat is really crooked. The carpentry arrived and they are having a hard time aligning the top portion which conceal the wires because it is all slated..LOL

Ssshh... what idiots!! They seriously should know better! Another classic example of having no pride in their work.

Edited January 5, 2016 by Luxexplorer

[Luxexplorer 2]

CARPENTRY DAY

So the very mportant items have arrived. So much carpentry work that we were not able to walk around inside this small home of ours. LOL

The carpenter told us that the ceiling is not straight so its more work to cut the wood strips for the topmost area which covers the wirings.

Edited January 5, 2016 by Luxexplorer

[Lazyfatcat007 5]

Fast and furious! Old units are like that I suppose... I also won't know how crooked my ceiling is until my wardrobe comes in... Hope you can finish by mid Jan 😁

Btw, my ID told me door frames easily cost $800+ so telling me to keep the original frame.. true?