My tiler told me cement will definitely crack. I'm using white cement for my brick wall grouts, and the tiler added in some fine sand to prevent it from cracking. I don't think it can fully prevent cracks though. Also, the finished surface is very rough and raw - probably not what you want.

I read from some other source that you can paint a layer of epoxy paint on top to prevent the surface from producing fine dust as well as cracking. I supposed some research is needed on this.

I thought of doing cement render walls in my house to, but ultimately didn't go through with the plan, as my wife isn't too fond of the 'raw' effects. As a compromise I'm going for cement-looking tiles .

I think San Cora or Nippon Momento paint looks great under the right lighting. Hopefully your painter is up to task and create a random yet consistent pattern. Please do post the final results.

Definitely the 'in' thing to go for the raw/industrial theme! I'm also finding ways for the brick and rendered cement look!

I read in other forum topic (https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2515496/all) where they go for lightweight concrete panels by innofloor but it really seems expensive @ RM40psf with installation! I'd rather go for cement looking tiles like mrgoodgood said. You are using niro cementum? Smart going for paint effects, I didnt think of that!

Looking forward to your updates. Thanks for the input!

I didn't go too 'raw' as yes, it is an in style now, but how if many has starts doing that in their house? I think the trend has got too 'viral' already now as it is seen everywhere in many shops and cafe especially in mall. Sometimes feel jelak already... So, i'm giving myself an option of easy alteration if I want to change the theme in future...it shouldn't involve too much work, just in case I get bored then. As we know, whatever in trend will definitely go 'out-trend' when you can see the same thing everywhere. A commercial retail should follow or lead the trend but i will remain slightly conservative on own residence as we are sure not going to refurbish every 2 years...
As, we have already tried out several methods including the methods that mrgoodgood suggested. I gave up and shall go for the matte textured wall.

Amy,
The lightweight blocks that u asked me in previous post is actually a lightweight brick (bigger piece) that I used to build the partition wall between entrance foyer and living room. Do you intend to use the cement looks tiles for living hall but not bathroom? Would the 2 feet grouts looks nice in a living hall?

This post has been edited by maxxon: Apr 22 2014, 06:52 PM

Thinking of redbricks/tiles (suzuka) for living room feature wall and cemented wall/tiles (niro cementum) for kitchen. Not sure what you mean by a 2 feet grout?

Cementum on kitchen is nice... I thought you wanna do cement-like tile in other area like living hall, then it will be a little awkward with those grouts...

I think even if it cracks, yours are still fine coz just on grouts, so it will still looks nice unlike mine previously, a few as long as 800mm crack lines across the wall is really and it is in a bedroom which it supposed to be 'softer'....

Don't forget to show us your feature brickwall, it sure looks stunning.

Hi Maxxon,

Can recommend someone doing painting?
Thanks

You mean general interior and exterior painting? My main con did that...

I just need someone to do the painting works (interior & exterior).
Tks.

U and Mr goodgood should shake hands. He installed suzuka at living n some cement tile at kitchen. R u his wife????

Err... but i don't think my main con want to take the job if it's only painting... I'll see if my friend has any contact. Will PM you if i get it.

Adui! Laugh die me~

[quote=maxxon,Apr 23 2014, 08:36 PM]
Err... but i don't think my main con want to take the job if it's only painting... I'll see if my friend has any contact. Will PM you if i get it.

Thanks Maxxon.

D: Not his wife! Plus his home is much bigger than mine. I suppose that is the common idea if you like rustic concepts..

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I SEE YOUR HOUSE COLOUR BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE!

Is like a person sitting, wearing red hat, white shirt and grey pants.
In fengshui, it is light on top and heavy at the bottom. it is good! cheers brother!

Hi Maxxon, would like to know if you could share with me where you bought the vent blocks at? or its supplied by your main con? I'm currently looking for vent blocks but so far I found one company supplying vent blocks is PBM.

Btw, would also like to know hows the DCMoto 925w working? Coz im deciding on the autogate system and been quote E8 brand for RM1700 and MAG brand for RM2000. Size of my gate should be about 20ft and I'm not sure if the arms and prices depending on the size of the gate too?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by deviladrian10: Apr 26 2014, 09:53 PM

If not mistaken, I think the light on top and otherwise, is more refering to interior ceiling and floor color. Ceiling should be light so that we don't feel pressed, while floor should be darker in color so that we feel more stable and not 'floating'. Feng shui is about science of what's the best environment setting to make us more comfortable (psychologically in particular).

In this case of exterior maybe make us psychologically feel more stable to have the bottom part in darker color and the house is not floating lor...hehehe~

My vent blocks were supplied by the main con. I dug out the brochure that he let me chose the pattern, it was from CKC. Found their website for your ref: http://choifooksing.blogspot.com

I'm very happy with my autogate DCMoto925w thus far. They are working perfectly fine. My gate is around 15', not sure what's the max length/weight it can handle. You may want to check with the vendor.

This post has been edited by maxxon: May 1 2014, 03:32 AM

Thanks. Rang em up and gave me a quote but ask if i can pick the blocks myself coz not too many pcs. now i have to find a way to collect it. Anyway, thanks again.

Did you ask if they have any distributor in other place nearer to you?