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hyenergix
25-01-13, 23:28
Hi! Roughly how much will that be for about 400 sqft. Thanks.

ttlltt69
26-01-13, 09:26
Hi! Roughly how much will that be for about 400 sqft. Thanks.

labour cost about 5-6K excluding marble cost

hyenergix
26-01-13, 10:03
labour cost about 5-6K excluding marble cost

OMG..so expensive.

kane
26-01-13, 21:58
is your apartment very old?

hyenergix
26-01-13, 23:09
is your apartment very old?

TOP soon...

roly8
27-01-13, 06:25
but marble tiles are worth it!

very cooling feel whenever i step on it. :o

kane
27-01-13, 08:20
TOP soon...

don't hack it. homo is easy maintenance. no worries about staining etc.

hyenergix
27-01-13, 08:31
don't hack it. homo is easy maintenance. no worries about staining etc.

I also think so, but I cant stand the dirty grouting after 1-2 years.

teddybear
27-01-13, 09:00
Use granite or marble, paper-thickness gap, no dirty grouting that will also drop out after some time....


I also think so, but I cant stand the dirty grouting after 1-2 years.

kane
27-01-13, 09:05
I also think so, but I cant stand the dirty grouting after 1-2 years.

if it is not brand new, at least then it makes sense to hack.

hyenergix
27-01-13, 09:08
if it is not brand new, at least then it makes sense to hack.

You are actually right. It is a bit wasteful. The developer refused to not lay the homogeneous tiles and let me install my marble tiles. Maybe I hold back first. Stay for 10 years then have major reno.

chiaberry
27-01-13, 15:42
I also think so, but I cant stand the dirty grouting after 1-2 years.

Newer generation of homo tiles is not like before. Designs are more modern and some are bigger tiles with less grouting. Since the developer will not change from their plan, see how it looks after it's completed. You may be pleasantly surprised. I agree that they are easy maintenance.

zzz1
27-01-13, 18:09
You are actually right. It is a bit wasteful. The developer refused to not lay the homogeneous tiles and let me install my marble tiles. Maybe I hold back first. Stay for 10 years then have major reno.
U may want to consider to treat the marble with sealant first..
Acidic and alkaline fluids are the worst , any of these will stain it as almost instantly, that why better to treat with sealant first..

Now most of the marble slab are joint very cf closely , so the gap are not obverse..
Very wasteful to hack off brand new...

kane
28-01-13, 00:15
You are actually right. It is a bit wasteful. The developer refused to not lay the homogeneous tiles and let me install my marble tiles. Maybe I hold back first. Stay for 10 years then have major reno.

Given the number of hours you are at home when you have a full time job coupled with the amount of furniture you are going to stack over that space. You won't have a lot of time to notice and appreciate the difference. Most important thing is to live comfortably.

willow
28-01-13, 04:48
I also think so, but I cant stand the dirty grouting after 1-2 years.

Is there a way to treat dirty grouting? i am bothered by it too.

Kanarazu
28-01-13, 06:18
U may want to consider to treat the marble with sealant first..
Acidic and alkaline fluids are the worst , any of these will stain it as almost instantly, that why better to treat with sealant first..

Now most of the marble slab are joint very cf closely , so the gap are not obverse..
Very wasteful to hack off brand new...

Can we tell if developer has already treated the marble with sealant?

hyenergix
28-01-13, 06:19
Is there a way to treat dirty grouting? i am bothered by it too.

Tooth brush n toothpaste? But it gets dirty v fast again.

hyenergix
28-01-13, 06:20
Given the number of hours you are at home when you have a full time job coupled with the amount of furniture you are going to stack over that space. You won't have a lot of time to notice and appreciate the difference. Most important thing is to live comfortably.

Yup. May not want to do it if cannot find cheap contractor. Contractors n furniture sellers r e ones making e killing now.

Kanarazu
28-01-13, 06:21
Is there a way to treat dirty grouting? i am bothered by it too.

DIY shops should have something for it like a colluding or stain removal pen.