Marcosteffano wrote:Very nice build you have.can I ask are the pool decking boards Shera,cement fibre planks and what are you coating them in as they look a bit on the slippery side.also what sort of money has the kitchen come in at,if you don't mind saying.thanks mark.
Hi Mark,
The shera boards are not slippery and will be painted as normal later after the construction activities and subcontractors are complete.
But, like any surface care must be taken when you have wet surfaces. The shera stair treads a not slippery.
I will admit I do have a problem with the tiles at the pool and need to re-assess what is in place. I made an error with tile type, was an early in the project decision and to be honest I did not do a correct assessment of what was required or being supplied, it was my mistake and an early lesson in construction on not believing a suppliers sales pitch. But nothing that cant be fixed.
As for the kitchen, I'll provide a longer answer than necessary.
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I have not thrown any of our suppliers names about on the thread to promote them, thought it would only lead to unnecessary debates on who is the best supplier etc etc. Didn't want any pi..ing contests. In saying that the kitchen is by Dbb kitchens in UT. Very professional outfit. If you want their contact send a private PM to me.
They can cater for any outfitting in a house and we are happy with what we got in the kitchen and are having them quote our walk-in clothing area shelving and mirrors in the main bedroom, plus the main bathroom vanity unit in bedroom 1, in the 2 main bedroom we will have a bathroom vanity and also incorporate a full wardrobe for the young one. They do high quality stuff, and that comes at a cost which I am willing to pay for.
If you read into that then you will know the kitchen is not cheap.
Some build houses for the cost of my kitchen. :-"
I am not at home at present and do not have the kitchen quote with me. It is broken into many sections. Not able to provide broken out costs for the whole kitchen, the 100% whole package included all kitchen cupboards, the GF chose pumpkin colour ( we decided on termite proof timber) and included the stainless steel fittings inside draws and cupboards, stainless steel wall backing at the stove, inset LED lighting, 1 double sink and 1 single sink in the stand alone breakfast bar, all water taps and drain fittings and the connection of, installed and connected gas line and fittings to the exterior of the house, double door fridge, wine fridge, overhead exhaust fan, gas top cooker, micro wave, electric oven , we purchased the black granite top slabs and the kitchen team cut and fitted it, we purchased the marble sheet on the front of the cupboard separately and had it fitted while the kitchen team were on site. We just wanted a fully functioning kitchen when they left. They 3 D modeled the kitchen and you can see those photos in the my early posts, the end result is the exactly same. We sat with them and designed what we wanted and they offered some suggestions and did the rest. We actually went back a few times to change our minds on design. They allowed this and were always happy to incorporate change. Payments were made at different stages. 10% design, 40% for factory build, 40% delivery and in house fitting and now we will finish the final 10% end of this month.
I know Mark this is more than you asked, but, just in my personal experience I have found for me if spending money at any budget level in Thailand on a house build it is best to take time and get it right. Not every thing is expensive in my house like the kitchen. Especially when owner building, no luxury of a main builder to project manage per say. Only your self to blame if it don't work out. My GF has learnt a lot about Thai subcontractors and never been afraid to tell a subcontractor they are no longer required. Hence after the main civil and concrete works were done and we had the frame up and roof on we have always bought all the materials and just paid for their subcontract labour on quote.
My method of building and style of house isn't for everyone.
for my return to UT.
