Hi,

I would like to get a granite table tops with 3G cabinets. My contractor have given me a quotation and told me
that the side of the table should be tiles, around 3" covering the concrete (pls see arrows on picture below).
I thought the whole thing should be granite cover up the concrete? If tiles on the side, granite on tops, UGLY, right?
I'm confused. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks.




This post has been edited by JollySheep: Nov 12 2011, 11:41 PM

for the edge of the top, you can ask contractor to do the granite like the attached

for the side, there is nothing u can do, maybe can extend the table till the wall, then you wont have "sides"

Thk u very much for such useful info. The contractor will charge me extra RM1XXX just for the edge, if use granite. Reasonable?
But how come there is no such thick edge on those kitchen cabinets done by Unity Kitchen, etc, etc? Is it because they use
wooden support & cabinets?

maybe you should crosscheck with quotation from another contractor, i can't remember whether i was charged that much for the edge but extra 1k counds a lot to me (mine was a few years back, now probably due to inflation bla bla and bla... u know)

i think the guys at Unity can also do it. This is all about 'moulding' the granite.

the final product can look like the attched photos. this is not my kitchen. its a 5 star hotel suite in SG. i just thought it can give you an idea how it will be.

If I understand you correctly, there should not be a problem to have granite covering all 3 sides. Why don't you try contacting other granite suppliers for confirmation. It could be that your contractor is trying to cut cost.

Understand. Again, the contractor said I need to top-up another RM1XXX for the edge only, not include side. He showed me the granite samples. Those normal granite tops, one piece 'straight straight' only. If comes with edge, it looks like L-shape. The cutting & polishing, etc, cost is different. How true it is??

In JB here ah, the contractors know how to monopolize the price. If u tell the contractor that u supply the granite and ask him to do the concrete support,
he will not do it. He will tell u to ask other people do it.

Hi JS..im from Jb too..and i be gettin my granite this week..
the guy quoted me L-shape with around 2.0" thick with cutting and polishing at RM22 per square ft..

so i assume RM1XXX is bit steep..

As for normal buffer/polishing based on the original thickness of e granite..which abt 2cm..its RM12 per square ft..

By the way,i choose the cheapest white granite which about RM20+ per square ft..

Hi iieee,

Are using concrete support? Your granite direct from factory? Can share the granite factory name and address? Thanks.

for e price he quoted..i guess its direct from factory..
installation/trim/cut/polish are all at different cost..

by e way,im using concrete top..cos my initial plan was using 2x2 tiles..

i will send e contacts to you via PM..

Thanks for sharing. Called him already. Was quoted RM4100 for the black galaxy granite (covering all external concrete area).
Price include installation.To me, price is reasonable.

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Added on November 14, 2011, 4:45 pmNow, i need to know the price for the concrete table, no tiles. Was told btw RM50-70.
Per square feet or per foot run? How much for 9'x9' L-shape concrete table? Help, please....

This post has been edited by JollySheep: Nov 14 2011, 04:45 PM

hmmm..RM4100 is bit exp..you ask for the highest grade of black galaxy hah?
cos he has one from india..which less than RM40 per sf..which most ppl using it..:）

muz better to ask him and drop by ur place..to him to list all e price for each granite..
labour+installation etc..and also you can see the granite samples too..cheers..

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Added on November 14, 2011, 4:45 pmNow, i need to know the price for the concrete table, no tiles. Was told btw RM50-70.
Per square feet or per foot run? How much for 9'x9' L-shape concrete table? Help, please....

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Yes, here in Selangor, is around rm70-120/pfr without tiles, off course depending on labour skills (Chinese,indon etc). for 9x9 , just calculate (9’x7’) as the other 2’ is overlapped. Remember to add the supporting legs foot run too

[quote=iieee,Nov 14 2011, 05:11 PM]hmmm..RM4100 is bit exp..you ask for the highest grade of black galaxy hah?
cos he has one from india..which less than RM40 per sf..which most ppl using it..:）

muz better to ask him and drop by ur place..to him to list all e price for each granite..
labour+installation etc..and also you can see the granite samples too..cheers..

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Yup, black galaxy fr India. Price include installation and open 2 holes for sink & hob.
He can do the concrete too, but scare later my contractor don't like it. So he said better ask
my contractor do the concrete.

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Added on November 14, 2011, 7:14 pm[quote=kucingfight,Nov 14 2011, 05:43 PM]

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Added on November 14, 2011, 4:45 pmNow, i need to know the price for the concrete table, no tiles. Was told btw RM50-70.
Per square feet or per foot run? How much for 9'x9' L-shape concrete table? Help, please....

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Yes, here in Selangor, is around rm70-120/pfr without tiles, off course depending on labour skills (Chinese,indon etc). for 9x9 , just calculate (9’x7’) as the other 2’ is overlapped. Remember to add the supporting legs foot run too

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(9'+7'+2'+2'+2')xRM60=RM1320. Correct? Dang! My contractor quote me RM2560!!

This post has been edited by JollySheep: Nov 14 2011, 07:16 PM

[quote=kucingfight,Nov 14 2011, 05:43 PM]

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Added on November 14, 2011, 4:45 pmNow, i need to know the price for the concrete table, no tiles. Was told btw RM50-70.
Per square feet or per foot run? How much for 9'x9' L-shape concrete table? Help, please....

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Yes, here in Selangor, is around rm70-120/pfr without tiles, off course depending on labour skills (Chinese,indon etc). for 9x9 , just calculate (9’x7’) as the other 2’ is overlapped. Remember to add the supporting legs foot run too

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I got my quote RM150/pfr including 2x2 tiles. My kitchen is L-shape [(6+13)-2overlapp] x RM150 = RM2550.00

Totally agree with u about contractors in JB coz I have the same experience on this granite and kitchen cabinet issue. They want to monopolize everything and also charge us the same price as for Singaporeans. That's the reason everything is expensive here in JB

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Added on November 14, 2011, 8:12 pmYou can try this granite factory in Taman Daya . First Megatop Granite Sdn Bhd. Mr Loh Ah Koon 073558791. Lots of choices. I didn't get to buy his granite as my contractor refused to build the concrete support only

This post has been edited by ggee_7: Nov 14 2011, 08:12 PM

Why don't u ask the granite supplier to do the concrete table as well?

The granite supplier does not want to do concrete table. Just want to install the granite.

iieee has share with me his granite supplier. I managed to call him. He can supply & install the granite, as well as the concrete table top, Except the cabinets. Price is cheaper though.

How much the supplier quote you for concrete table top with granite?

Wow, looks like the renovation contractors in JB are king.....
But, I think there are still some reasonable ones...