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jojolicia
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 Jan 4 2023, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Jan 3 2023, 03:32 PM) Also I'm planning to use the old school concrete top with 2x2 tiles for my wet kitchen. Would it be possible to fix a undermount sink (like the picture below) to this type of concrete table top? As I think it's not easy to cast the concrete to the precise dimension to fit the sink, also if they can cut the tiles so precise as well. So not sure if it's suitable to use this type of sink. Thanks [attachmentid=11379551] Yes, its doable and its a common setting. Just make sure to buy your sink, hood & hob and pass them to your contractor before start work Consider granite top. instead of 2x2 tiles This post has been edited by jojolicia: Jan 4 2023, 11:43 AM |
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jojolicia
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Jan 4 2023, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Jan 4 2023, 03:19 PM) Noted with thanks. About the granite top, is it something like those used on the melamine kitchen cabinet? As I'm planning to use the RC top for the wet kitchen, not sure if this is suitable? Those on melamine cabinetry kitchen top framing, normally is quartz (dry lay). Granite top is normally (wet lay) with mortar to concrete top. I am suggesting granite in-lieu of tiles (you originally mentioned; tiles very unfavourable) You can use quartz, granite or even marble onto concrete top (wet lay). Its up to your preference/ cost This post has been edited by jojolicia: Jan 4 2023, 04:05 PM |
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jojolicia
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Jan 4 2023, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Jan 4 2023, 04:33 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I see. From your experience, do you know roughly how much will this cost and what are the benefits if compare with the 2x2 tiles? Thanks I too have limited experience, just sharing. Cost, you gotta check. Quartz and granite hovers ard 25-30mm thick, meanwhile even if you use homogeneous tiles its only 10mm thick. Secondly Q & Granite slab weight (being heavier) sets in better in the mortar bedding, compare to tiles. 2x2 tiles tends to wrap at corners, you will have tile pointing flatness problem between tiles. For a kitchen counter top that is crucial (for me) Any chopping area in particular, tiles is a no no (in my opinion, specially you mentioned 2x2) For a one time mind free rework, engage a reliable wet trade contractor to do the RC from plinth to top finish. Don't forget the backsplash skirt This post has been edited by jojolicia: Jan 4 2023, 05:32 PM |
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jojolicia
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Jan 4 2023, 06:25 PM
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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Jan 4 2023, 05:44 PM) thanks for the reply about the backsplash, since there will be wall tiles at the back, is it still necessary to have the backsplash skirt? Optional, on you. Me, i do because i am kind of particular to have a good termination finish. I don't like to see the last line of grout pointing at the edge and wall. Pointing is never a straight, even line termination (to me la). Maintenance and sipping too is a consideration here |
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jojolicia
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Jan 6 2023, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Jan 6 2023, 11:58 AM) also about the pillar tap for sinks, normally for the dry kitchen i see it's bottom mounted. for the wet kitchen, as i plan to use the normal 2x2 tiles for the table top, normally i see the contractor will put the water outlet on the wall instead. as i'm planning to use those extendable tap, mostly they are available in bottom mounted type. would like to seek for some advice regarding this, bottom mounted tap vs wall mounted, pros and cons, etc. thanks in advance No issue on bottom mounted. you will get your costing with the contractor quoting, they need to see the position of your existing tap source and floor trap, they know how to route the pipe works below your top. Remember, there is still the waste pipe dischage routing below your kitchen top unless your existing floor trap is directly below your basin, so what not the incoming water piping to your pillar tap This post has been edited by jojolicia: Jan 6 2023, 04:31 PM |
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