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SUSleonhart88
post Jun 10 2015, 05:19 PM

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i just wonder why TS bought 3 packets of cement. I only use half packet of cement for kitchen top and side lay bricks.
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post Jun 10 2015, 06:48 PM

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QUOTE(leonhart88 @ Jun 10 2015, 05:19 PM)
i just wonder why TS bought 3 packets of cement. I only use half packet of cement for kitchen top and side lay bricks.
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didnt know how much needed sweat.gif used 1.5 bag already. nod.gif
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post Jun 10 2015, 07:06 PM

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QUOTE(homosapient @ Jun 10 2015, 06:48 PM)
didnt know how much needed sweat.gif  used 1.5 bag already. nod.gif
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Ratio
1 cement, 2 sand, 3 gravel, sometime 1:2:4

If no gravel is use, then 1:2

Too much cement, crack here and there later.
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post Jun 16 2015, 10:45 AM

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Yesterday update

finished tiling top and side.

test the strength by standing and its still strong (90kg)sweat.gif

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deschan100
post Jun 16 2015, 11:15 AM

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awaresome ... bro mind to share the cost or PM me the cost ? thank you
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post Jun 16 2015, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(deschan100 @ Jun 16 2015, 11:15 AM)
awaresome ... bro mind to share the cost or PM me the cost ? thank you
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so far almost reach about 1k including sink n tap. let me check the breakdown.
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post Jun 16 2015, 12:44 PM

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post Jun 16 2015, 03:39 PM

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Good DIY project, I wish i had that skill also.
Well Done!
pokchik
post Jun 16 2015, 03:39 PM

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i salute you bro.. nice DIY..
DanKa
post Jun 16 2015, 04:00 PM

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The slab (2") is too thin.

Over time, the middle edge will sag under load and the tiles will snap/break.

If the centre support was not removed, may be ok.
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post Jun 22 2015, 09:42 AM

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Hi Guys,

Finaly completed.

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Next project need to do something like below pic.

please give some suggestions.

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ar188
post Jun 22 2015, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(homosapient @ Jun 22 2015, 09:42 AM)
Hi Guys,

Finaly completed.


Next project need to do something like below pic.

please give some suggestions.

i tot next project is to install cabinet doors? biggrin.gif
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post Jun 22 2015, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(ar188 @ Jun 22 2015, 10:58 AM)
i tot next project is to install cabinet doors? biggrin.gif
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heehe after this
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post Jun 22 2015, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(homosapient @ Jun 22 2015, 09:42 AM)
Hi Guys,

Finaly completed.

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Next project need to do something like below pic.

please give some suggestions.

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Looks good. The red thingy is a table ?
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post Jun 22 2015, 02:50 PM

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QUOTE(ShadowR1 @ Jun 22 2015, 02:47 PM)
Looks good. The red thingy is a table ?
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yap. currently thinking of using this from ikea. http://www.ikea.com/my/en/catalog/products/20242296/
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QUOTE(homosapient @ Jun 22 2015, 02:50 PM)
yap. currently thinking of using this from ikea. http://www.ikea.com/my/en/catalog/products/20242296/
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Kaki ?

Do take precaution if u opt for those swing out type of table leg, some is not sturdy.
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post Jun 24 2015, 02:25 AM

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very nice diy!!!

wondering if you do use Level on this project

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