My 17k dream flat come true...
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Hi Yoyo, care to share your ID/Contractor?
Hehe... Can send me an email @ [email protected] ? Thanks Thanks...
Hehe... Can send me an email @ [email protected] ? Thanks Thanks...
ok tats abt it for the pictures so here's the major items covered under my $17k quote:
~ hack n retile living room
~ hack n relay laminated flooring for 3 bedrooms
~ overhaul 2 toilets (hack n retile floor and wall tiles)
~ change 1 frosted glass door for mbr toilet n 1 bifold door for common toilet
~ 1 shower screen in mbr toilet
~ change windows in 2 toilets
~ hack kitchen wall tiles n plastered over
~ stainless steel backin for kitchen cabinet area
~ replace solid surface top
~ hack and retile sink area
~ painting for whole unit (unlimited color n brands)
~ 8ft wardrobe (free choice of drawers, shelving, casement or sliding doors, alum or laminate doors with abs trimmin and antislam)
~ full height cum half height shoe cabinet cum storage
~ feature wall (free choice of wallpaper or laminate)
~ hack n retile living room
~ hack n relay laminated flooring for 3 bedrooms
~ overhaul 2 toilets (hack n retile floor and wall tiles)
~ change 1 frosted glass door for mbr toilet n 1 bifold door for common toilet
~ 1 shower screen in mbr toilet
~ change windows in 2 toilets
~ hack kitchen wall tiles n plastered over
~ stainless steel backin for kitchen cabinet area
~ replace solid surface top
~ hack and retile sink area
~ painting for whole unit (unlimited color n brands)
~ 8ft wardrobe (free choice of drawers, shelving, casement or sliding doors, alum or laminate doors with abs trimmin and antislam)
~ full height cum half height shoe cabinet cum storage
~ feature wall (free choice of wallpaper or laminate)
when we bought this flat, we set ourselves a reno budget at $20k but as this a big unit (122sqm), we cant afford an overhaul within the budget. Hence, we tot abt wat are the necessary things to do n wat r those 'gd to hav' and we first met some ID to get reno ideas n den some contractors to get price comparison...
in all, we have met at least 10 ID/contractors..and our selected contractor was recommended by a forumer who was kind enuff to show us to his flat...
the reasons y this contractor has won us over are as follows:
~ cheapest of course!
~ he is a flexible person who is nt too concerned abt nitty grity stuff tat u wanan add along the way and also nvr set limitations on choice of colors, internal shelvings of carpentry, etc
~ we wanted to shift our scv box fr one end of the livin rm to the other end n he gave us the marvellous idea of runnin the cable below the tiles (others whom we met told us to run above the skirting or within the cornices)
in all, we have met at least 10 ID/contractors..and our selected contractor was recommended by a forumer who was kind enuff to show us to his flat...
the reasons y this contractor has won us over are as follows:
~ cheapest of course!
~ he is a flexible person who is nt too concerned abt nitty grity stuff tat u wanan add along the way and also nvr set limitations on choice of colors, internal shelvings of carpentry, etc
~ we wanted to shift our scv box fr one end of the livin rm to the other end n he gave us the marvellous idea of runnin the cable below the tiles (others whom we met told us to run above the skirting or within the cornices)
i've learnt tat its better to get a unit tat is obsencely dirty, out of fashion and requires a major overhaul..so tat u can save on the COV (mayb even buy under valuation in times like now) n spend the $ on renovatin a place tat is totally to yr liking...
for us, the condition of the hse was OK and if we dun realli mind, we cld almost move in jus like dat..but den there r a few things tat we cant accept so those are under our 'muz do' list
- colour too vibrant to our liking so muz repaint
- toilet nt nice plus for hygiene purpose so muz revamp, decided against overlay to avoid waterproofing problems in future
- scataches on the laminated flooring so decided to redo the whole flooring
- kitchen top already fading n ugly so decided to change but retain kitchen cabinet to save costs
- main door color is ugly, wanted to change door but changed our mind to paint it only to save costs
- kitchen tiles are ugly purple with some color already fading, so decided to hack n plaster instead of retile to save costs
now these are the b4 reno pic...
for us, the condition of the hse was OK and if we dun realli mind, we cld almost move in jus like dat..but den there r a few things tat we cant accept so those are under our 'muz do' list
- colour too vibrant to our liking so muz repaint
- toilet nt nice plus for hygiene purpose so muz revamp, decided against overlay to avoid waterproofing problems in future
- scataches on the laminated flooring so decided to redo the whole flooring
- kitchen top already fading n ugly so decided to change but retain kitchen cabinet to save costs
- main door color is ugly, wanted to change door but changed our mind to paint it only to save costs
- kitchen tiles are ugly purple with some color already fading, so decided to hack n plaster instead of retile to save costs
now these are the b4 reno pic...
Hi Yoyo,
Thanks for sharing pics of your reno. Although it's still not fully completed, but already look so nice.
I'm in the mist of finding a resale flat, (4room). There's this unit we're keen as the valuation isn't high so we intend to purchase at value. The condition of the flat isn't good. Can foresee a lot of works to be done. We wanted to set aside $20 for renos, afraid that it be not be sufficent to cover.
Thanks for sharing pics of your reno. Although it's still not fully completed, but already look so nice.
I'm in the mist of finding a resale flat, (4room). There's this unit we're keen as the valuation isn't high so we intend to purchase at value. The condition of the flat isn't good. Can foresee a lot of works to be done. We wanted to set aside $20 for renos, afraid that it be not be sufficent to cover.
hi lynn
thanks for yr compliment! i've pmed u my contractor contact
hi loving jul
20k may not b impossible for a 4rm flat overhaul esp if u dun might savin some costs on fanciful stuff like false ceiling, tv console, feature wall...certain things are cheaper if u buy fr outside n may b quite nice oso...we almost wanted to do a seatee cum storage along our living room and the contractor quoted us $1300? for abt 4m long...although it's nt ex for carpentry works, we decided nt to get tat since fewer carpentry wil allow for more flexible in furniture changing oso
thanks for yr compliment! i've pmed u my contractor contact
hi loving jul
20k may not b impossible for a 4rm flat overhaul esp if u dun might savin some costs on fanciful stuff like false ceiling, tv console, feature wall...certain things are cheaper if u buy fr outside n may b quite nice oso...we almost wanted to do a seatee cum storage along our living room and the contractor quoted us $1300? for abt 4m long...although it's nt ex for carpentry works, we decided nt to get tat since fewer carpentry wil allow for more flexible in furniture changing oso
hi KT
seems like you off yr PM function? prolly u can email me at [email protected] or PM me yr email instead?
seems like you off yr PM function? prolly u can email me at [email protected] or PM me yr email instead?
lynn,
yes i revamp the 2 toilets...the old mbr toilet didnt even hav a heater point and the common toilet didnt hav a basin haha..we hack everythin n retile...initially wanted to hav a shower screen in common toilet as well but decided to save costs esp since onli 2 of us stayin, no pt havin one and stil gotta clean it...
so mayb if u wanna keep yr budget within 20k u can oso consider wat r the gd to hav n muz hav reno works...n oso the practicalilty of certain items eg i tink its v nice to hav glass partition for kitchen and living room..but it'll b v difficult to clean a floor to ceiling glass...
interrace, loving jul, anjoline, I've pmed you
yes i revamp the 2 toilets...the old mbr toilet didnt even hav a heater point and the common toilet didnt hav a basin haha..we hack everythin n retile...initially wanted to hav a shower screen in common toilet as well but decided to save costs esp since onli 2 of us stayin, no pt havin one and stil gotta clean it...
so mayb if u wanna keep yr budget within 20k u can oso consider wat r the gd to hav n muz hav reno works...n oso the practicalilty of certain items eg i tink its v nice to hav glass partition for kitchen and living room..but it'll b v difficult to clean a floor to ceiling glass...
interrace, loving jul, anjoline, I've pmed you
Hi Yoyo,
I like the reno works done. Could you also share with me your contractor contact? Thanks
[email protected]
I like the reno works done. Could you also share with me your contractor contact? Thanks
[email protected]
blue_diamond
New Member
Helo, your flat is nice!!
i realised u only changed the solid top for your kitchen cabinet and it already looks so nice!
My resale unit will be ready in July. The kitchen cabinet looks so oh ugly but the solid top is made from granite extended from the flooring so its quite sayang to hack it away. I wonder if it is possible to just change the cabinets..
BTW, will you be able to let me have your contractor's contact?
[email protected]
i realised u only changed the solid top for your kitchen cabinet and it already looks so nice!
My resale unit will be ready in July. The kitchen cabinet looks so oh ugly but the solid top is made from granite extended from the flooring so its quite sayang to hack it away. I wonder if it is possible to just change the cabinets..
BTW, will you be able to let me have your contractor's contact?
[email protected]
missy_tulip
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morekisses512
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hopelessness
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jotanjotan
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Hi Yoyo,
Can i also have the contractor details? Pls email me at [email protected] thanks a million.
Can i also have the contractor details? Pls email me at [email protected] thanks a million.
Hi yoyo,
did u use a ID or juz a contractor?
can i have your ID and/or contractor's details?
[email protected]
thanks!
did u use a ID or juz a contractor?
can i have your ID and/or contractor's details?
[email protected]
thanks!
hi all, u've mail!
Suzanna, i used a contractor since i already sort of noe wat i wanna do...as u can c fr my pic, i didnt do any fanciful stuff jus mainly simple design...
free feel to ask if u hav any queries on my contractor or reno ya...it's a tiring process n i sure received alot of help from searchin online as well
Suzanna, i used a contractor since i already sort of noe wat i wanna do...as u can c fr my pic, i didnt do any fanciful stuff jus mainly simple design...
free feel to ask if u hav any queries on my contractor or reno ya...it's a tiring process n i sure received alot of help from searchin online as well
