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Nippon Spotless/Dulux EasyClean /Jotun Strax?

NeedsAHome — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:11:08 +0800

Would like to know if anyone has experience with these 'easy-to-clean kind of paint' with these brands: Nippon Spotless, Dulux Easy Clean, Jotun Strax Easy Clean? Anymore to add onto the list?

I have small kids in the house who tends to dirty the wall, and wonder will these kind of paint works? Especially for color pencil, pencil & pen markings. I went to the hardware shop, and the seller told me these paint works only for a while, after that, its not easy to clean anymore. I do not know if he is trying to pursuade me to buy other range or its true. Maybe anyone here who use these kind of paint, can share your experience? Thanks!

Max wall height for backyard & ideas to seal it?

NeedsAHome — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:26:33 +0800

Hi,
I m planning to extend wet kitchen & plan to leave about 3 feet balance for my drying/laundry area. I would like to know is there any maximum height for the outer wall for my backyard? Its currently quite low, like 4 feet high. People will be able to jump in.

Any ideas on how to 'seal' the backyard area? I would like to raise it up with vent brick to like 7 feet (if allowed) and then 'box' it up with grills, but my partner thinks it will look like a prison. And suggested spike fencing instead.

Thanks!

Wooden staircase handrail

NeedsAHome — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:41:43 +0800

I m planning to remove the current staircase railing (mild steel) and totally cement / covered it up and replace with just a wooden plank as a handle (similiar to the pix here) . I tried googling for it and cant find much info about it. I would like to know what it is called & where can I purchase it from? Are they expensive compared to mild steel railing?

*Picture taken from the internet.

Thanks!

Cost of extension 1 level (attic)

NeedsAHome — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:51:52 +0800

Hi all,
I tried searching the forum, but not able to get any result. Any of u know the cost to extend one more storey up (like an attic)? My house is currently 2 storey, but has a high ceiling at the upper living room. So I would like to add one more level and create a study room.

Thanks!