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mrgoodgood
post Mar 17 2014, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Mar 17 2014, 04:05 PM)
Since the reflective area is kinda small and they are not facing the bed, it's not a major concern... tongue.gif
True, it is indeed stressful and we shall already be expecting some imperfections anyhow throughout the renovation. Any rectification works sure take more times and hassle, so we may need to close one eye if the defects doesn't affect the functionality and it is not too obviously seen.

However as a consumer, it is our rights whether to be convinced by their given reason and accept those defects. Thorough inspection is a need after each major work. We should not afraid to voice out and point out defects as a good vendor will surely rectify it for you unless there is a valid reason why they are unable to do so.
If ones is 'malu' to voice out, then he/she has to endure the unpleasant quality for many years they live in there.... sweat.gif
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OCD spotted icon_idea.gif .

Anyway totally agree with you. Better remove the eyesore(s) now than to regret for the coming years smile.gif

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post Mar 24 2014, 09:10 AM

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Your house is so beautiful~~~ the marble flooring looks good after polishing~

How did you manage to build a concave for the DB box? Mine will just be jutting out from the wall... sad.gif

I like the idea of embedding the pipe into the TV wall. How big is the pipe? How many cables can go through together? Can some of the larger connector head (like VGA) actually go through? I wanted to have that too at the beginning, but gave up the idea because I can't figure out these details...

Your master bathroom is so big!!! Great place to relax and have spa~ biggrin.gif

I noticed your Johnson Suisse sanitary fittings have a different box packaging from mine (mine is Black + Green). Where did you get them from?
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post Mar 24 2014, 01:32 PM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Mar 24 2014, 10:57 AM)
Thanks.. tongue.gif  Your house will soon be transformed into a beautiful sanctuary too! Need lots of patient till everything falls into places.. and it will only start looking nice after tiling and base painting. I went thru the entire process too, and you know what!? I was wishing so hard that I've got a magic wand so that I can get the final result immediately with just one 'trinnnkk~~~'!!  rclxm9.gif

Ok... Back to reality~  tongue.gif
- The concave DB compartment comes original from the developer....
Is your DB box next to a window or sliding door? If such, you can cover it up with curtain too.
My DB box is relocated to the back of my front door. I am still thinking if I should build a shoe cabinet there (for storage and also hiding the DB box), but I am really reluctant to do built-in cabinets. Decisions decisions...

QUOTE(maxxon @ Mar 24 2014, 10:57 AM)
- About the embedded pipe, it's roughly about 3" in diameter. No problem for the big connectors to go thru even 3 connectors sekaligus! Hehehe..
I suggested this idea to the contractor as I was so reluctant in doing the backing panel. Feel free to adopt this idea if you guys like it!  icon_rolleyes.gif
That's a really thick pipe! Unfortunately I think I'm too late in the game to adopt this idea - my electrical cables drop directly from the ceiling to the sockets near the TV console area! Anyway, as I'm not really going for a minimalist look, I think I can live with the TV sitting above a nice mid-century modern cabinet~ Now, I just have to find a nice cabinet...

QUOTE(maxxon @ Mar 24 2014, 10:57 AM)
- I think the bathroom is gonna be one of the space that I shall enjoy most. It's a place for me to free up my mind, get a good soak in the essential oil and ofcoz I gotta make sure there is some good music too...such as Norah Jones'.
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We decided to leave the luxury and enjoyment to times when we go on holidays and stay in nice hotels/visit nice spas tongue.gif .

QUOTE(maxxon @ Mar 24 2014, 10:57 AM)
- I bought my Johnson Suisse items from Ga Hing (Old Klang Rd). Where did you get yours? I thought their packaging are always blue+white? Maybe yours is from the limitted edition?
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Ah.. My mistake... I mixed up Sorento with Johnson Suisse doh.gif

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post Mar 25 2014, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(supersound @ Mar 25 2014, 09:36 AM)
With TV panel, you can change it later. Without then it may have a problem next time when want to change design.
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Nonsense. It is much harder to change the design if you have a built-in TV panel. Without a fixed TV panel, you can easily change the TV console, update the wall with a coat of fresh paint or wallpaper. You can even add a TV panel later on, if that's your thing.
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post Mar 25 2014, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Mar 24 2014, 06:15 PM)
Me too reluctant to do any built-in cab... I am buying most of the furniture off the shelf, except wardrobe and kitchen cab. From my calculation the cost for a built-in wardrobe which i can do it right up to the ceiling is actually not far off from ikea's if not cheaper.
How much is your built-in wardrobe per foot run? I have asked for some quotation and either it is a lot more expensive (because I'm not planning to have doors, the carcass needs to be laminated), or the depth of the carcass is very shallow (about a foot). I think they are trying to cut costs here.

My 400cm (>13ft) IKEA configuration came up to RM3330 including all interior fittings that I need. Even if I paid for delivery and installation, it is still a lot cheaper than a custom-made wardrobe. Of course, I'm being cheapo here... blush.gif

QUOTE(maxxon @ Mar 24 2014, 06:15 PM)
Following is the picture of the hidden tv cable hose after fixing an empty slot in. I measured the pipe which it is 2.5" dia. I thought it shoudn't be an issue if it's slightly off-center, as it is hidden behind the TV.
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I think a 2.5" pipe will allow all connectors (except for the 13A plug) to pass through. The yellow string is used to pull/guide the cables through the pipe? I have that for my UNIFI socket too. Great design!
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post Mar 25 2014, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ Mar 25 2014, 01:59 PM)
Therefore a one or two power socket will solve the problem. 6 sockets not really practical smile.gif
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Mine will have 3 sockets, controlled by a single switch that is located alongside the other wall switches. I plan to use extension cords and hide it in my TV console.

The Cal-lab thingy is interesting. Based on my previous experience, the electrical shocks that kill my appliances usually come through telephone lines. After I've upgraded to Unifi the problem never happen. Maybe I'm just being lucky. A little extra protection is nice if it doesn't cost much. I asked my electrician how to regulate the power supply, he say can install a device before DB box, but it costs more than 2k. I said forget about it. Better get multiple Cal-lab units.
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post Apr 7 2014, 09:19 AM

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Tsk tsk tsk.. let's see how many sound and superb rules you've broken:

1. Job done by ID and not the cheapest available carpenter, big water fish.
2. No wet/dry kitchen separation, maintenance issues.
3. Not using concrete counter top, won't last 'forever'.
4. Not using aluminium bottom cabinets (despite cabinet being raised and having aluminium skirting, it won't last).
5. White kitchen doors, blasphemy!
6. Using a hood, that stuff won't work.
7. Not using Panasonic appliances, sure break down faster.
8. Not enough ventilation for oven.
9. Front loading washing machine, waste money and electricity.
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But we are just human, so in my mortal eyes, your kitchen is superb~~ rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif Congrat congrats~~

I like the full height cabinets too. They really maximize the use of space.

Maxime is not installing the hood/hob for you?

I would have go for a larger kitchen island, but that is just me.

I think the price is very reasonable. My quotation is a lot higher than yours yawn.gif . Maybe I didn't squeeze the best deal out of my kitchen supplier.

Just wondering, do you have shelves below the island as well?

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post Apr 7 2014, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Apr 7 2014, 10:14 AM)
Whatcha think about oriss. Going to pull another fd for their blue/stainless/ wood kitchen. Was simply awesome.

Or was thinking of hiring them as the id n collaborate with my carpenter.

btw whose rules are those??

maxxon kitchen looks nice and hmm think about the same i saw in a lot of other kitchen id showrooms.

btw i would avoid belkin surge protectors. a properly planned electrical switches with rated fuse and calab and good earthing from lightning arrestors is the way to go.

eubiq is another option.
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Wow you have your eyes on Oriss as well! I saw that last Saturday in Perfect Living, and was very intrigued by their kitchen set. The brushed stainless steel top is marvelous! I think it will overcome the biggest disadvantage of SS counter top which is prone to scratches. Also equally cool is the metal frame. I think the biggest obstacle will be the price - it is simply out of my league hahaha...

Did you see the metal + wood display rack as well? two for RM6k... phew... But it looks so good!!!

I am now very excited and eager to see your house design... hahaha...
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post Apr 9 2014, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(azleena @ Apr 9 2014, 01:37 PM)
I need to go back to the site to check. From the plan, above the yard area is a balcony and also an aircond unit area, presumably on a tiled RC floor. I have no idea if drilling through the RC is possible, or if someone would be able to get inside the dropped box to install the ducting... but even if it is possible, surely its not a good idea to have the ducting come out on the balcony or near the aircond unit???  rclxub.gif
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Hi azleena,

Your ceiling seems very high (11-12ft?). Perhaps it is worth checking out if the ducting can go above the RC floor to the balcony area. I think that will be the best solution (and you won't have the problem of an oily yard!)

I think it will be quite expensive for you to build full-height cabinets biggrin.gif . Very difficult to access too since they will be so high up. When is your renovation starting?
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post Apr 11 2014, 04:13 PM

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Looking great! One thing I'm wondering is that your pictures usually got a purplish hue.. is it how the lighting effect in your house looks like? Somehow in my mind I have already associated you with purple color tongue.gif...

Really like how your backyard opens to a nice green scenery. My house is back-to-back with another house, with a sealed off road, nothing to see at all. I'm still thinking if I should install a roller blind there.

I never use a lot of lighting before, but is the under cabinet lighting really useful, given that, as you said, the area will be reserved mostly for kitchen appliances, and the actual work counter is the island? I thought of having under cabinet lighting initially, but feel that it might end up mostly as decorative lighting, so I decided not to install them.

By the way I noticed your posting hours are around the clock.. tongue.gif
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post Apr 14 2014, 11:17 AM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Apr 14 2014, 11:02 AM)
You may look for Bryan at Happy Household if you pop round there. Nice and patient.
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Or Happy Household Puchong, just beside Top Ten Lighting smile.gif.
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post Apr 14 2014, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Apr 14 2014, 11:25 AM)
I bought most of my alpha fans there from the Happy in puchong... Their fans are cheaper than Top Ten actually (included kdk and panasonic). But do they have other electrical items? I didn't notice that actually....i just saw lots of fans inside...
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They have other electrical items too. The shop is quite small so not many items are on display. However, if you already know what you want, then just go ask for a quotation from them. I got all my air conds there, and will be getting the other electrical appliances there too.

Speaking about ceiling fans, I think the main reason you are seeing flickers and shadows when you turn on the fan is because Alpha fan rods are too long. I think if the distance from ceiling to fan blades is reduced, the chances of flickering will be reduced as well. I plan to get the Panasonic Nami Jr. fans as it has a relatively short ceiling-to-blade distance. Hopefully it will work well unsure.gif .
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post Apr 14 2014, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Apr 14 2014, 01:25 PM)
I bought my Mitshubishi air cond from Happy (SS2) too... Compared price from 6 shops in total and found the best deal there. Got few free gifts too. For york aircond, out of the 6 shops (all nearby) that i compared, the cheapest is at the corner shop direct behind ESH (SS2 as well), even cheaper than Legend.

Yup, Alpha fan has longer rod... However, it has no problem with my guest room which im using energy saving downlights. One more thing, as i have 2 bedrooms to be compared side by side, I actually love the ambience from the energy bulb projection more. I find its light projection is more beautiful and softer to the eyes.
Since you are using the same downlights, i agree that you shud get fans with shorter rods. Are the panasonic fans you bought with abs blades?
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Yes, I think it comes with ABS blade (the website actually states that it is made of PPG material - not sure what it means). The information is here:

https://www.panasonic.com/my/consumer/home-...an/f-m14e2.html

I am actually looking for a different model code, F-M14E8 which is same model but in white color instead of gray. Unfortunately I can't find the information on Panasonic website, and many places are not selling. Maybe it has already been discontinued sad.gif.

Good point about the ambience effect. What color temperature did you choose? I'm going to install 4000K down lights (temperature, not quantity tongue.gif) for the whole house, quite difficult to find other brands with this color. Hopefully the effect will turn out good.
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post Apr 14 2014, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(supersound @ Apr 14 2014, 04:12 PM)
Nope, the main reason are the lights above fan. Not because of the length of the rod doh.gif
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I really don't want to argue with you, but it is basic trigonometry. The lights are NOT on top of the fan. However, because the light has a projection that is greater than 90 degrees, it can be affected by the fan. The longer the distance between the ceiling and blades, the further your light needs to be placed.

I'm lazy to draw a diagram for you, but if you study hard enough during your school days you will understand.
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post Apr 15 2014, 08:06 AM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Apr 15 2014, 08:03 AM)
Come on bro, your layman method who don't know?? It's only applicable to a bigger room! Especially master room. I am more in a position to tell you this because I experienced before with LED downlight in a small medium room. Did you?? If you refer to my previous post, I already did your layman method which all wiremen do, just common sense right? To distribute it as far as possible and in a uniform way. No need a teacher to teach also a school boy will know! Did you see my few attempts which I move the light further and further away until no more space, until the wall already? The calculation method is here to assist those who haven't install but planning to use LED in a small or medium room, at least they can do something before purchasing and minimize the chances of failure. Of course people can choose to 'try and error' like what I did and of course they need not f**cking worry if their room is big enough! Of course, I need to reinforce again, to use LED or not is a personal choice.

Whether the calculation is working or not, neither me or you can comment, let those who use it and comment. Finally, i don't know whether my post will offense you but I can tell you that I'm very much offended this 'seven morning, eight morning' got to read all these negativity!
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It is futile explaining to someone who doesn't understand mathematics and thinks light travel in wave form.. Chill chill..
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post Apr 15 2014, 08:41 AM

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QUOTE(nicknyhk @ Apr 15 2014, 08:16 AM)
Sorry I don't mean to change the topic but I do believe that light does indeed travel in a wave form. Edit: But it does travel in a straight line for the subject that we are talking about.

Physics aside, good luck with the renovation TS.
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I know. I posted that as a bait smile.gif. That wave form is totally different from what we are talking about here. In human eyes we see lights traveling in a straight line regardless of the wavelength.
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post Apr 15 2014, 08:43 AM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Apr 15 2014, 08:41 AM)
I'm offended that you simply like to deny people's effort and call them stupid. In your world, no need ID, no need expert, no need technical studies.... Ok, let's stop all these nuisance.
I have done and very happy with my lightings, so let other people to tell us their experience and result.
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post Apr 22 2014, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Apr 22 2014, 02:38 PM)
Long story regarding the wall actually....
Tried a couple of methods with cement and also plastering material...not successful though. Sometimes with weird patches after it totally dried out...sometimes with 'dusty' surface...sometimes with very fine hairline-crack after dried...
It is easier to get the result on a wooden platform but all kind of surprises will occurs when it dries on a wall after days.... Others may accept the hairline-crack as it is still consider very fine but I do not want it that 'raw' as this is still a bedroom and I afraid I would be regretted it one day.

Thus, I decided to go simpler with San Cora textured wall paint, UNO series. The primer layer is now done but pending the top layer. Will show pics when things done. wink.gif
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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 tongue.gif.

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.
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post Apr 23 2014, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(monkey9926 @ Apr 23 2014, 07:40 PM)
U and Mr goodgood should shake hands. He installed suzuka at living n some cement tile at kitchen. R u his wife????
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post Apr 28 2014, 11:28 AM

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This thread is a gathering place for everyone who is doing renovation, but is lazy to maintain their own thread biggrin.gif .

But wah seriously, didn't seal up the pipe causing overflow? And the floor drain is not working? That seriously amateurish...


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