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This is the plastic film that I am going to use as a vapor barrier for my car porch concrete bottom. :biggrin:

Don't really need it but, I actually work in the plastic industry.

So thought it is appropriate that I use some of the things my company produce myself. hee hee :happy:

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The specification for this plastic (me waxing lyrical..)

LLDPE Metallocene Film. -

1.LLDPE is Low Linear Density Polyethylene - Virgin grade (Those avalaible in the hardware shop all using recycled resin)

2.Metallocene - A high grade of plastic resin that provides exceotional tensile strenght.

Dimension

4400mm X 120micron

1.4400mm width (!4 feet) - The widest film that I can find at the moment. (Hardware shop usually 9 feet wide)

2. Thickness 120 micron = 0.12mm (Hardware shop ranges from 80 - 200 micron)

Actually this film was produced to be used as a liquid bulk bag inner liner, I taken some to use in my house. :wink:

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Renovation Update

The ground floor front wall is totally taken down, Waiting for new windows, similar to the master bedroom.

The North wind is blowing straight in liao... :tongue:

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The new RC roof structure is up "again"- with the correct "longkang" :rolleyes:

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New Doors and Window frames installation.

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13 Amp Power Point Installation

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Thanks alot for the info. Is the Feng Shui Master in KL or within Selangor? If so, can I have his contact?

By the way, good job on all the progress here...

Hi,

Glad to know someone is having a complete renovation. I am also want to go for house renovation and now surveying for certain things. Can I ask a few questions?

1. Which feng shui master that you hire? Can you intro him/her for me? What is his charges?

2. Can share with me info of your contractor? How's the charges like?

3. Which company you hire for Kitchen Cabinet? Can share with me their charges?

1. My feng shui master is from Kelantan. he is a friend of my mom so I look for him. Seems reasonably "skilled". He takes the inhibitants "birthdate in to consideration.

2. My contractor is Mr. Choy.0123727177. So far I see his work very fast. You can judge yourself from this thread about his work. :biggrin:

3. Still not yet decide for kitchen cabinet. At the moment plan to get a few supplier to measure and quote when the renovation is to a stage where this can be done.

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[addedon]September 14, 2011, 8:43 pm[/addedon]Renovation Update..

My Front Car Porch Totally demolished .

Waiting for Auto gate Hinge and I am delaying cause still negotiating with Gate Suppliers.. :P

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My new spare 250 Liter PE Water Storage Tank

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it really look huge after renovation. secure door is a wise choice i think. so many windows at front is nice but cleaning job also can be a lot haha. remember to conceal aircond pipe and alarm wire if you plan to have one.

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Downlights and other Lightings

I am now in the midst of arranging for Plaster Ceiling, Downlights and Lightings are matters that I have to attend to together.

Dropped by Top Ten Lighting S/B and met up with Kim Seng.

This is what I learned.

Downlights

Has 2 parts

-Bulb

-Casing

-Ballast (only applicable for Clip Lock Bulbs)

Bulbs (Energy savings)

There is 2 types of bulbs (energy savings type)

1. Clip Lock

-Cheaper

-Last longer 3-4 years

-need to use together with ballast

-China origin -approx RM6, Hungry origin -approx RM13

2. Screw in type

-Pricier

-shorter lifespan 6 months-2 years

-no need ballast (internal built in)

-China origin - approx RM8

LED Bulbs

Usually screw in type-no need external ballast

Clip lock type is rare and if used replace existing energy bulb need to remove existing external ballast.

Casing

Has 2 main part

-Cage/Case (The body)

-holder (the bulb holding)

There is 2 types of casing

1. Vertical Bulb

-Round type (Usually 4"-6" diameter)

-Taller , approx 8" thus need more space above inside the plaster ceiling (Suitable for high ceiling)

-1 bulb per case

-brighter overall due to design

-Approx RM 13

2. Horizontal Bulb

-Square and round type

-shorter (squatter), approx 5" thus needing less space above inside plaster ceiling.

-2 bulb per case

-comparatively less brighter (less reflective area due to design)

-Approx RM 24

Holder-Located on top of Vertical bulb casing

-Located on the side of Horizontal bulb casing

-2 type to suit 2 types of bulb (clip lock and screw in)

-can be dismantled from the casing and interchanged with its alternative type.

Ballast-Only applicable foe Energy savings Clip Lock bulb (Screw in bulb and LED bulb no need).

-Can be attached to the casing or left beside the casing, on top of the plaster ceiling.

Usually a shop will sell downlights as a set, ( bulb, casing and ballast-if applicable )

The standard bulb is usually either Osram of GE, both from China

The ballast (if applicable) is also from China.

You have the option to change the bulb to GE from Hungry (better quality), additional RM 6

You have also the oprtion to change the ballast (if applicable) to another better quality type, additional RM 6

Note, Screw in type (without external ballast) are considered the more modern/newer design because of its easy replacing method,

but clip in type with external ballast are generally more durable.

(they commented that for projects, contractor will want to choose clip in type with external ballast as it is more durable)

Flourecent Tube (for cove lighting)

2 main type

-T8

-T5

T8

-bigger diameter

-Cheaper

-2 main size - 2' and 4'

-use ballast and starter

-when start flicker

T5

-smaller diameter

-pricier

-4 main size - 1',2',3' and 4'

-use e-ballast

-no flicker when start

Lighting (tracks and small spotlight design)

The tracks comes in various length . eg. 3', 6'

ajustable mini Spotlight are attached to these tracks and can be moved along.

2 types of mini spotlight, halogen and LED.

-Halogen RM 25 - 39, shorter lifespan 20000hours

-LED RM 39 - 49, longer lifespan 80000hours

Note, that may be the lifespan given but generally actual usage 6 months to 1 year.

I have shared all that I have learned here :cool:

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Tiles Hunting

Have been to many tiles shop looking for tiles.

With so many varieties and design, it can seem mind boggling.

Initially just browsing to get some ideas.

Later when I determine what I want, browse again.

Below are some of my experience.

How to Choose

1. Start by getting a clear picture in your mind, what "size" the tiles you want on each surface.

e.g. "1x2" or "2x2" or others.

-With this in mind you will have a much easier time zeroing/focusing on what tile you want.

2. Tile "surface type/feel" and "colours" will be the next thing you got to determine.

-With size, surface and colours determined, you will notice that ther choices narrow down dramatically.

3. The next stage will be choosing and buying the tiles.

Specification

There is many terms and some are mixed upuntil the salesperson also have trouble explaining.

This is what I understand

Ceramic Tiles - Standard Tiles Type

Porcelain Tiles - Porcelain type ceramic, stronger usual ceramic. Suitable for heavy duty area (e.g.floors)

Glazed - a shiny layer on the surface of the tiles to give the glossy and/or smooth feel

Polished - The tiles are polished to achive the smooth glossy feel rather than glazed

Matte - Non shiny glossy surface. Might or might not be glazed

Rough - Rough lor..

Homogeneous - The material is same from top to bottom It can be rough, matte or polished but not glazed as glazed layer is a different material. It is all porcelain tiles

Full Body - The top surface coloured layer is the same all the way through

Half Body - The top layer is only half the way through the tile body.

The confusion comes in when Homogeneous, Full body and Half body is defined. :rclxub:

Brands

Below are my Impression of the tile brand based on their showroom that I have been to.

The impression is affected by

-Showroom deco

-Sales personnel

Guocera Marketing Sdn. Bhd.

Kompleks Kemajuan, Petaling Jaya

- Nice, Big, Classy Showroom as it is their main HQ

- Staff is a bit cold (maybe because I do not look "loaded" enough)

- Giving a very high end impression

- The shop is a mainly showcase for goucera, not much discount.

White Horse Ceramic World (Malaysia’s largest tile showroom)

Bandar Baru Selayang

- Huge Showroom

- Staff is ok but a bit non chalant

- Has various booth with diffrent tile combination to give you an ideas.

- It has a distinctively middle class feel.

- A showcase for White Horse but not agressive in selling

Niro Ceramic

Bandar Puteri Puchong, Puchong

Jalan Penchala, Petaling Jaya

-Very classy showroom

-Depends on the staff, if you are lucky, you will encounter entusiastic service, if not lucky, you will feellike in switzerland --- cold shouldered.

-Gives impression of solid swiss european standard

-The staff wanna sell but feellike that they are limited by company policy regarding discount

Feruni Ceramiche Sdn Bhd

Jalan 213, Petaling Jaya

- High Class showroom.

- Nice helpful staff

- Makes you change your perception about China Tile.

- They wanna sell. very professional

Kimgres Marketing Sdn Bhd

Jalan 217, Petaling Jaya

- OK Showroom

- Staff non chalant

- Feel like that they are not interested in residential customers but more on projects/bulk sales

Malaysian Mosaics Berhad

Jalan 205, Petaling Jaya

- Old rundown showroom

- OK staff but they seem unenthusiastic

- Makes you think that their tiles are old.

Tile Shops

To get the best possible combination you will need to go to those tile shop that sells various brands.

Below are the impression I get from the tile shop I have been to.(these are shops mentioned in some of the forum topic)

Sing Mee Co

Jalan Penchala, Petaling Jaya

- Rundown showroom

- OK staff but can't seems to get competitive prices there.

- Lots of choices but all jumbled up together.

- Feels old.

Super Ceramic

Tmn Perindustrian Kinrara, Puchong

Jalan 222, Petaling Jaya

- Many brands including some china tiles

- Got stock - cheap, no stock - standard price

- Many aunties staff, Ok lah

- Limited models

- Definately feels cheap

Ipmuda Buildermart

Jalan 13/2, Petaling Jaya

- Classy factory like showroom.

- Got many brands but mainly of Niro Ceramic tiles with good prices and lots of special offer models.

- Got stock - good price, no stock - standard price

Buimaco Sdn. Bhd.

USJ 21, UEP Subang Jaya

- Nice showroom

- Helpful staff

- Good layout, easy to choose

- Sells Guocera(distributor), Feruni(distributor), Niro (distributor), MML, White Horse. Mainly branded items.

- Good offers on many models especially the brand they distribute and some special offerd tile models.

- Feels complete.

1 Stop

Jalan Kepong

- Clean cramped showroom

- Very "Chap Pa Lang"

- OK service

- Definitely do not feel expensive

- Feels that the choices are limited

Been other tile shop around puchong and kepong and generally the rule seems to be

"I got stock, I sell cheap, wanna clear stock

I got no stock, not so cheap lor, got to order"

OK... Now gotta decide where and what tiles to buy :bruce:

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i went to Jalan Ipoh for tiles. You can check out a few tiles shops along the road that carry different brands. My experience with them was "want to sell, helpful, pro (can recommend and calculate for u to save money)"

i went to those tiles showroom to look see then only shop at Jln Ipoh. no nice showrooms, but good thing is they have various tiles from different brands under one roof, which u get to compare price/ brands/ quality/effect altogether.

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for tiles i recommend MML as it really giving good quality of tiles. you may visit their showroom in PJ. if a tiles need to rub smooth its edge i will suggest you go for full body tiles so the color remain the same.

normally wet area will use rough surface floor tiles. if too rough u will have hard time to clean. for wall tiles i feel glossy tiles is easier to clean than matte surface. for toilet floor tiles i will suggest use 1x1 for better floor leveling if compare to 2x1

for carporch better use rough and homogenous tiles and avoid the strong sun fade away the color as well and darker color the dirt won't be so visible.

for staircase you may use slightly rough surface of floor tiles to avoid slippery

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may i know the measurement of ur house? it really look huge as it able to fix so many columns of window. did u reserve some soil place for ur garden?

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may i know the measurement of ur house? it really look huge as it able to fix so many columns of window. did u reserve some soil place for ur garden?

22 x 75 only. The build up is very small. :sad:

It looks huge as the outside ,I widened the car porch columm and front gate to the maximum allowed.

Wifey wants big windows so big windows it is. :lol:

No soil inside as no garden planned.

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I have started renovation last week, according to the Feng Shui Master, he advised to start hacking between 7-9am.

Too early for the contractor to arrive, so I start myself. :D

Things to do

1. Get a Big Hammer

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2. Whack the walls hard 3 times.

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3. Ta Dahh.... done, its started

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Later that day the contractor started the job and this is what the place looks like

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Hi Fruitshake969,

Can you share with me how much you paid for the hacking of the staircase tiles ? I'm being quoted RM6k for hacking a 23 steps staircase tiles , kitchen concrete and the kitchen wall tiles. I wonder if it the price is reasonable.....

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Hi Fruitshake969,

Can you share with me how much you paid for the hacking of the staircase tiles ? I'm being quoted RM6k for hacking a 23 steps staircase tiles , kitchen concrete and the kitchen wall tiles. I wonder if it the price is reasonable.....

It cost me RM4000. to hack the whole house :happy:

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Renovation updates / something new I've learned

My New Postbox

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Ground Floor and 1st Floor Levelled (Cemented)

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Old Fashioned Levelling Measurement tool. Guess how to use :hmm:

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An Alien Spaceship... :P

Laser Leveling Tool :lol:

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Air Cond Piping lesson

The last thing I expect to have headache about is Air cond piping.

I thought - choose air cond, agree on installation price then its go.

Little did i know that the copper piping for these air cond will cause me headache. :x

Eventually I plan to put 7 air cond in my house.

As I have limited $$$ now, decide to put 2 air cond first. :(

My wetwork contractor advised me to prepare the piping first for the other air cond so in future when install the balance air cond then no need hacking in the walls any more to conceal the pipes.

So I gotten my electrical contractor to quote me.

This was what I've got:-

Installation Charges (Concealed, no free piping at all)

1.0HP - RM160

1.5HP - RM180

2.0HP - RM230

2.5HP - RM260

Concealed Copper Piping Charges / feet

1.0HP - RM17

1.5HP - RM19

2.0HP - RM22

2.5HP - RM25

Water Piping

RM 6.00 feet.

With 7 air cond piping running between 20 - 40 feet each this is gonna cost me a bomb :stars:

So I went hunting for another quote, got one but after some digging,

Initially, I thought I struck the mother lode but further digging (literally :P ) it is quite costly too :- as below

Installation Charges (Non Concealed, free 10 Feet copper piping)

1.0HP - RM130

1.5HP - RM150

2.0HP - RM200

2.5HP - RM250

Which sounds good but when Its concealed (Each unit add RM180) :x

Copper Piping Charges / feet

1.0HP - RM10

1.5HP - RM12

2.0HP - RM14

2.5HP - RM16

Which sounds good but when Its concealed (Each unit add RM180) :x :x

In the end decided to stick with existing electrical contractor rather than bringing another guy... :stars:

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different aircond different piping, for panasonic they have special piping while daikin using normal piping

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Renovation Update...

Got My Concrete kitchen table top done - 2.5" thick so far. :smile:

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Car porch "Kaki Lima" base ready

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Pergola skeleton ready

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BUT ..... !!!!! :blink:

There is things that needs major,,, MAJOR RE-DO :oops:

Fung Shui Re Do. DDoor needs to be removed from here. If not all the "Choy" Flow allll out

Security door some more .. :x This is gonna cost me :sad:

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Gonna remove all the side wall / stairs rail....

If not can't move king size mattress upstairs. :blush:

Buttt.... I think the end result should be kinda nice....

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All this gonna totally tank my avalaible funds, Gotta talk to bank liao :rclxub:

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