Beddings Prices at Taka Sales

BALMAIN
Quilt Cover Set + Pillow Sham + Fitted Sheet
$159
600 TC
100% Cotton Sateen

CANNON
Quilt Cover Set
$128.70
390 TC
100% Jacquard Cotton Sateen

COZY LUXURY
Quilt Cover Set (Embroidery)
$188
460TC
100% Cotton Sateen

JEAN PERRY
Quilt Cover Set
$159.60
500TC
Premium 100% Egyptian Cotton Jacquard Sateen

Electrical Track : Eubiq

Just read about this innovative design on today's "mypaper" (我报).. the Eubiq Power Track.. there was an article published last yr too.. http://www.eubiq.com/index.php?id=98

personally i'm very interested in the kitchen track.. looks neat n nice n practically..
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wonder if anyone here hv experience in this?

hi, just came back from ikea homefix
they have it there

i had aimed at the kitchen rack so here goes the price list
60cm with 3 classic adapters, 40cm kitchen bar and two hooks - $205
80cm with 3 classic adapters, 40cm kitchen bar and two hooks - $232
1000cm with 3 classic adapters, 60cm kitchen bar and two hooks - $259
Toggle switch light $78, energy saving bulb another $31.50
Classic adapter $32, rewirable plug $25.50
40cm kitchen bar $18
60cm kitchen bar $20

now promotion is for free installation and 3 years warranty
price WILL go up with the GST hike
this saturday open until 12mn coz ikea holding GSS

thinking should grab now to avoid the GST
or buy later after i really think through it...

They have it at Thomson Plaza Homefix also. Saw this a few months back and ask about it here but nobody seems to have installed. Looks like this product is starting to attract some attention.

Was at Kitchen Habits and Hugo Kitchens at Millenia Walk to get ideas for my kitchen and all their kitchens were installed with this Eubiq system.

Thinking of getting for kitchen and living room (TV console area).



There's very tempting offer at VR-Zone, they are giving 10% off Eubiq purchase plus free installation. Better than homefix. (and they have better explanation of the product, very detailed)


http://sg.vr-zone.com/articles/Eubiq_Power...rs%21/5381.html

Solid Top Pricing : yr 2005

Let me share my solid-top research...

Solid Top usually comprises of material made from Acrylic and Polyester. Different brands got different mixture ratios.

Brand: DuPoint Corian
Composition: 100% Acrylic
Price: S$110-145 per ft run
Warrenty: 10 Years
Remarks: Considered the BEST of solid surfaces... but i think this reput was earn when they are the only company producing 100% acrylic surfaces.

Brand: LG Hi-Macs
Composition: 100% Acrylic
Price: S$90-110 per ft run
Warrenty: 15 Years Limited
Remarks: Proberly the next best alternative, however some ID advised against using this due to little price difference with branded stuff like corian.

Brand: Hardstone
Composition: 100% Acrylic
Price: S$70-80 per ft run
Warrenty: unknown
Remarks: Was introduced by ID on this brand, similar to corian also using 100% acrylic. Very limited colours.

Brand: Samsung Staron
Composition: Acrylic Resin + Aluminum Tri-hydrate
Price: ??
Warrenty: 10 Year Limited??
Remarks: na

Brand: Montelli
Composition: Acrylic + Polyester
Price: S$70-75 per ft run
Warrenty: 10 Year Limited?
Remarks: One of the standard solid surfaces used by local contractors. Not much info on this, but often see this brand's catelogue at IDs place.

Brand: Cresto
Composition: Acrylic + Polyester
Price: S$65-75 per ft run
Warrenty: 1 Year?
Remarks: One of the standard solid surfaces used by local contractors.

Other Alternatives:
Granite - around S$90 per ft run.

Painting : Negotiation

Before I pm you the contact, I need to caution you on the negotiation part.

Most of these contractors will quote a low price over the telephone to 'entice' you, then later when they visit yr flat, they will jack up the price. So make sure you tell the contractor you are getting a few quotes, so even if they visit yr flat to give a final quote, you are not obliged to use them. That way you will get a good & reasonably low-price & competitive quote !

Second, make sure you tell the contractor exactly what you want -- whole flat plastering or simply "touch-up". The contractor will tell you whole flat plastering, but later claimed he meant only "touch-up" when you have given him the job. So you need to be very clear and specific about what you want -- before you agree with his quote. Point out the areas in your flat you need smoothening and plastering, so there is no ambiguity later. This was a lesson I learnt, not that I am complaining.

As for paintwork, be clear about how much sealer you need. The painter will quote say $250 for the sealer coat, but the fact is, he does not need to apply sealer coat to the whole flat, only those areas where there is fresh cement or plaster. So if he does not plaster all the area of a wall, you need not pay so much for the sealer coat. This I found out from my experience. I could have bargained for a lower price for the sealer but didn't because I was not aware of the tactic. Now I am a bit wiser, I share it with you.

Now for the actual paint job. Tell him what you want painted -- don't forget pipes, ceiling, door frames, etc. And the number of coats. They will use this as an excuse to jack up the price. I told him what I wanted on the telephone before he came to my place.

The contractor will show you a glossy catalog. And you pick, say, ICI Light and Space or All-in-One.

Later you are surprised when he used ICI Maxilite, a cheaper grade of paint for paint contractors. They don't tell you this at the time they quoted for the job, like in my case.

Too bad I only learnt about that tactic after I had agreed.

In my case I decided not to make an issue when I saw the team did a good job of the plastering -- you can see my blog for the Before and After photos -- so I let it pass. In any case the painter gave me what was specified for the final coat -- Dulux Light & Space, and the overall plastering-and-paint job was good.

I was patient and understanding only because his quote was lower than what most others were charging.

For the price I am not complaining, but am pleased with the result.

PM sent. Use my name ("Roland") to knock down the price he quoted.

For yr guidance, this was what I paid:

plastering $350
sealer coat $250
painting $800
total = $1,400

I got him to reduce to $1350.

BTW, he asked for a 50% deposit. I refused (to be safe in case the contractor not bona-fide and out to cheat) and said I will pay $400 only after he started work. When I saw he kept his word and started work in earnest, I decided to pay him $500 at the start of the 2nd day. Also, he didn't ask for payment after he had completed the job, I paid him instead but at his suggestion withheld $50 as he wants to return later to finish some little touch-ups that I had pointed out to him.

If you encounter any problem with him, it will likely be communication. I think his communication skills are not too good.