Approx 10k

I used plywood, the surface is actually laminated with the layer I choose from a catalogue
I see you have a very nice bookcase, I am sure that is for the man of the house wan.
Mine is clothes wardrobe, for the boss lady.
The man of this house hope to have a more harmonious life ..

Good advise.

Tq for the compliment.
Photo angle makes my kitchen looks bigger than it really is but I guess its OK.

This is something 'built in" (part of the house permanant structure) which I hope will last a long time (until day I am gone - after that: no eye see).
So as long as it last a loo....ong time I guess its money well spent.
(Do not ever want to spend on existing cabinet again.....ever!)

Approx 12'X5'. Its relatively big as I closed off the balcony.
As for the glass door, initially wanted to do 3 even portion (33%Clear 33%Frosted 33%Clear)
But the cabinet supplier advised Approx 25%Clear 30%Frosted 35%Clear).
Turned out to be a good advise Just nice asthestically.

1. The slope tile is a "gift" from the tiler who is a relative. A very experienced sifu. No spec is given as he just did it up to his experience and skills. Good for water splash and clean up.
2. Follow tile width (600mm). Never heard of 620 mm tiles before.
3. Yup. Almost everyone do it this way.
4. Install cabinet without backing?!? Never thought of it. Do not think it can save much, . Anyway if you think about it, a tiled wall may not be as even as you think..

Ahh .. Fung Shui, the more you know, the more you get.
If you want to do a concrete tiles table top with more than 600mm tile you have to accept joints unless you willing to pay big bucks Get those 800x800 tiles and cut to size .
Hot wall is not an issue if the wall can withstand the heat, anyway, do not think you are doing "Tai Chow" at home all the time.
As for silicone for the gaps, here is something for you to think about - silicone is soft and with the humid and hot condition in the kitchen can cause the silicone to get fungus.
DIY ah . . . wahhh... share your result lah.

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jan 11 2013, 02:22 PM

Pocket with burn holes - symptom of a renevated house owner
Welcome, welcome.

Wow, using your attic for storage, .. I can't do that with my house.
Is your attic already built originally to withstand function as another floor?

Security is a must of course.

TQTQ,
forgot size oredi. but the depth is approx 5', with the wardrobe there is still a 3' walkway space.

It has been approximately a year since I moved in to my new house.
I remenbered last year when I moved in just before CNY 2012, there were no doors inside at all.
To all forum members and virtual visitors to my renovation project here

Happy Chinese New Year 2013 !!

The guy only use plywood which is approx 50% higher prices compared to regular commom melamine/chipboard that is used by most KC.
You sure you want plywood?

Do the termite control.thing lor.
Most furniture are wood.
Anyway. Laminate flooring is another option. Cheaper sumore.
Forget model la. It's the air curtain type.
So far so good.

Updates : Upgrading to 3 phase wiring.
Finally got the house wiring to 3 phase.
This was planned initially but it got delayed due to
1. The electrical wiring contractor left this final thing undone when he "disappered" (after taking the full payment )
2. $$$ habis, so need time to recover.
I thought it would be complicated but it was surprisingly easy.

Step 1: TNB Application for 3 phase upgrade
- Go to TNB and apply (I went when they have a special offer, they waive their TNB connection charges)
Note: There is 2 types of connection, overhead and underground, the overhead connection type were waived)
- Hire a qualified electrician contractor registered with TNB (TNB will give you a list for you to choose)
- The electrician will visit your house and ensure that your house wiring is ready for the upgrade (in my case, it was already done)


Step 2: Pay Bill
- The electrician will arrange for the upgrade with TNB and top up the extra deposit for you.
- You have to pay all your outstanding bills with TNB
Note: Alternatively the next TNB bill will also include the Deposit top up amount, you can pay the deposit when you pay that bill.


Step 3: Re-wiring
- TNB will arrange people to make an appointment to rewire your main line to 3 phase configuration

The old single phase meter connections


Striping away the old connections and cables


Installing the new connections and cables


Done


Note: After this job the house will still be running on single phase.


Step 4: Install Meter
- After the wiring is ready, TNB will arrange another team to install the new 3 phase type meter.

Uninstall the old single phase meter


Install the new 3 phase meter


Note: When the meter is installed, it starts at "0000000"


Khaw Thim

Finally my house is running on 3 phase - hopefully this will allow me to turn my house in to an icebox without the fuse tripping

Many of the terms I use here is wrong as I am not a technical man and try to explain to the best of my limited ability and understanding.

Feel free to correct any error that you see.

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Mar 12 2013, 11:26 PM

Here is my break down

TNB Connection charges (overhead type) - RM300.00 (Waived during special offer)
Qualified Electrical contractor - RM800.00 (Might vary depending on diffrent contractor)
Top up to TNB Deposit for 3 phase - RM200.00

I paid total RM1000.00

as the RM300.00 TNB connection charges was waived when I applied for 3 phase upgrade when there was a special offer.

pm-ed

Yup, ypu are right the first time

Haha.. this topic is so long even I dunno

It may also be because I breakdown 1 room -dry kitchen (if you see in the beginning of this topic-pre hacking)
and I flatten out the front wall thus making the space bigger.

So long ago forgot oledi.