thanks for ur valuable input. helps me making decision.


ur white counter top is solid surface?

Hi all,
My contractor advised to build a concrete floor with height around 3" as a base for KC. The purpose is to prevent the wood being spoiled when mopping the floor, etc. Btw, I m not building concrete top for the KC. It is advisable to do so?

as i know is advisable

is good to do so.

It will depend on your usage. If you do your chopping (I mean chicken, etc) on top of the KC, then better to concrete top for the KC. Solid surface looks nice and also the joints are not visible. But not able to withstand heavy chopping, etc.
As for the 3" plinth at the base, do that if you are having a concrete top. Else if you are having solid surface, the KC supplier will be able to provide the necessary "water resistance board (non timber)" which also serves the same purpose against the dampness from mopping.

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Added on April 13, 2012, 3:21 pmNice kitchen, who is your KC? Just wondering: yours table top is granite & the bar table(peninsular) is solid surface? Wah u should consider buying a wine cellar since u hv so many bottles to hang....

This post has been edited by jassha: Apr 13 2012, 03:21 PM

No, my table top is solid surface. if i use granite then i will choose black galaxy.
you can know my KC contractor from here....

I love solid surface, the fact that is no joining in between, but afraid that it might hv scratches all over 😒...still thinking of using granite top for my dry kitchen. Btw, my Reno is half way thru only...

Hahahaha... FAIL!

Thanks wrb7878 & cwhong for your feedback...

I've gone thru the reno journey of adrian, phoenix, weikee, it seems like they all build concrete kitchen top with tiles. Besides cheaper, is there any particular reason to choose tiles?

highly recommended

the question is the base as for the kitchen cabinet to sit on it ......... even the answer is irrelevent as to the questions, but it's true for ur comments on concrete top vs S/surface

No need lah. As long there is a rubber sleeve along the wood, that is good enough.

ur tiles means concrete top with tiles? it's obviously more durable maybe as long as u no renovate the kitchen the concrete top will be the to serve u it will save ur $$$ in the long run maybe u can retiles back without have to dismantle the concrete top..... only change tiles also can, u knowlah out of trend liau mah ..... kids may not like it ..... u can even install granite on top of ur tiles if u feels is outdated already after few years ..... see? very flexible right?

durability is still concrete platform beats rubber sleeve along the wood ...

I just don't like the joint line between each tiles....hehe

I can say they are the same person. Weird, last time there was someone trying to sabo me as well. A forumer found out and reported to admin, admin suspended his fake and main account. However, his main account got activated back after a few days, the reason he gave was "My, brother was using my account, we share the same laptop" Same reason.....

Yes you can post how cheap you can offer online but there is no guarantee you wont slaughter the customers back in another way to bring the profit up. For example kitchen sinks, some seller sell the waste separately while it should b free with the sink. Johnson Suisse, some ppl give cheap china seat covers worth RM 10-20 only instead of original Johnson Seat cover.

Just my advise to members, steve, erny, elegance and etc those few main and reputable KC here, if you feel their price is cheaper from other shops outside and you feel comfortable to deal with them den just confirm the deal, you can get someone cheaper than them but there is a risk of getting poor quality, poor workmanship or etc. Their price and quality are proven here by many forumers, why still seek for other KC?

Best comment so far.

My reno still pending. Quotation clarification in progress. Once confirm then only buy other things...scared kena tipu then buy things already cannot install

Hi Erny,

Are able to quote me base on the floor plan. Thank you. Actually there's an existing KC just that i need to do some touch up to make it modern and glossy. Your professional advice is kindly appreciated. Thank you.

My floor plan as attach.

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