Thanks again Tomjason. Unfortunately, the contractor already pour cement on them; anyway, he assures me they are stable and won't collapse. I told him if the roof collapse and crushed me to death, I will become a ghost and sit on his shoulder like the Thai movie Shutter..LOL (evil laugh).

Hi tomjason,

My bathroom is divided into 2 areas, wet (shower place) and dry. In between is a wall and window to separate the 2 areas. I ask the contractor to remove all the fixed glass louvre panels because they look old-fashion and hard to clean (need to clean 1 glass piece at a time), and replace with a flat piece of tempered glass instead. But didn't realize that after removing the original glass panels and glass frame holders, the screw holes in the main aluminium frame will be so obvious. Any idea how to cover them up? Need it to be water proof, so that when wash the bathroom, the water won't seep in the holes...and also won't come out when scrub/wash with the green colour scrubber (the type that use to clean the sink). Contractor said to cement up the holes and paint, worried that it may end up looking even uglier and paint may come out when scrub with the green colour scrubber    Any idea what to do? Please advice... Others are also welcomed to comment. Thanks!

hi,

for your case easy to seal the hole..you can use rivet to seal it..to be specific 'pop rivet'........you cannot seal it with cement or filler..it will tanggal..how can your contractor said to cement it.....

tomjason, can I use the grout filler for some small holes ..just want to use what is already in the house...should be ok right since its for tiles should be able to withstand some moisture

Hi tomjason,

Thanks so much for your advice. That's why I was a bit skeptical when he said to cement up... I searched online, does the 'pop rivet' looks like this? Also, which type should I go for...seems like got flat head, round head type, how big/long, material (stainless steel?), etc...     


How to use the pop rivet? Can I just hammer it in using normal hammer or need to buy this type of special tool (found online also):


After the pop rivet is inside the hole, will it be water proof and cover the hole completely, or still need to cover up with sealant or something? Also, will it be flat against the aluminium frame, or will have the head sticking out like sticks/little pins (based on the 1st picture above)? Please advice... Thanks!

yes..the image is rivet. below is the rivet gun is use to embedded the rivet using that gun.Put the rivet in the gun and press the gun till you hear 'pop', the tail of the rivet 'tanngal' and the body embedded..that came the name of 'pop' rivet..

there many type of rivet, size, short and long, aluminium and stainless steel, flat type or round type head etc.....but in hardware shop normally not many type sell...you can buy the rivet and gun at the hardware shop or ACE hardware (ACE hardware a bit expensive).you must select the best rivet suit to the hole based on hole size and hole depth.

for your case..use can use flat type head and aluminium material type cause in toilet (to avoid rust)..use 'closed end rivet' (this type is water proof cause the end closed so no water can get inside)...

if you hv no clue..just use screw to seal the hole...lagi senang...then paint the screw or u can get SS screw or GI screw

gd luck..

Hi Tomjason, I have pm you with some questions, hope you can help to advice.

What troubling me is the progressive payments to contractor. So far I have paid him 60% but the works done (from my point of view) is not near 50%.

My colleague told me I should NOT pay the contractor in 'advance' after the initial advance deposit of 30%, instead I should only pay the contractor AFTER the agreed completed works. But if I don't pay my contractor in 'advance' for works to be done, he threatens not to start work, and every week he will call me and chase for payment like Ah Long.

The contractor is doing his work, but just that the progress (from my point of view) is slow in comparison to the amount of $$ that I have been giving him, and it is only 1 and 1/2 months since the work started.

Can anyone please advice?

PMed you already.

Hey hey Tomjason

My wooden floor strips are a little damaged.. Coz no protection from the hot sun and weathering.. Any suggestion how to make it look better..