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Pugface
post Nov 7 2021, 03:08 AM

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Hi bro Xccess sorry to revived ur old thread.

Ive been doing alot of research on getting cement/concrete wall.

Suzuka to pioneer process to tiles, you name it. However, what i was so happy to discover is ur method of removing paint to expose the concrete slabs.

I cant wait for my developer to complete the rectification so i can check of behind my paint, is it indeed concrete slab panels too.

Just wondering, i noticed you find out out good old scrapping method. Does that mean your contractor find a corner and started scrapping to check? Any advice how to find that out with minimum scrapping bcos just in case its not, i can minimize the damage haha.

Any chance they used chemical to help with the process?

Tq in advance. Ur info and journey has been most helpful!
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post Nov 7 2021, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Nov 7 2021, 01:58 PM)
Usually for new project you can tell from the skeleton pics during construction phase if your walls are poured concrete..and dev will mention in plans that is a structural wall cannot hack off.

Interior non load bearing walls some will use big size AAC lightweight concrete blocks. These are roughly the size of two car batteries. Save on labour since assembling 100 blocks is faster than laying 600 small bricks roughly the size of a phone box.
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Haha unfortunately for my case, i bought an unsold unit. Its already completed 1 year by the time i discovered it. But thanks for the very useful info!

QUOTE(Xccess @ Nov 7 2021, 04:17 PM)
Hi, you can get your contractor to remove the paint and skim coat to reveal if it's concrete slab. Just start at small portion of the wall. If he don't understand, u can show him my photo.

For removal, they have to chip away manually. Can't use chemical. Do note, cement concrete will gives off cement dust thus u need to seal it with waterproofing. I have 3 coats of waterproofing (susu).
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Yup i scrolled through all ur threads to learnt that. Thank you so much!
Reaso. Why i ask what method ur contractor uses bcos i tot manual labour, i might wanna kaki lai. Save up abit and spend on other things for the house. Not sure if too ambitious haha
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post Nov 11 2021, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(KLKN_Views @ Nov 10 2021, 01:54 PM)
this is a damn good idea. i was thinking of getting cement link paint. but it cost a bomb. i shall consider this.  rclxms.gif thanks of the tips sifuu.
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Ya man the cost is seriously no joke.
I will give the wall a scrapping of paint and coat by myself to try see is it concrete. If no then GG haha
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post Nov 11 2021, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(Xccess @ Nov 7 2021, 04:17 PM)
Hi, you can get your contractor to remove the paint and skim coat to reveal if it's concrete slab. Just start at small portion of the wall. If he don't understand, u can show him my photo.

For removal, they have to chip away manually. Can't use chemical. Do note, cement concrete will gives off cement dust thus u need to seal it with waterproofing. I have 3 coats of waterproofing (susu).
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Boss the susu is like these kah

https://shopee.com.my/product/253449597/794...93-1636642914.9
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