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PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 4:42pm On Nov 20, 2020
rotecch77:
Ok let’s use 100m2 of both wall and floor tiles as case study.


WALL TILING
Using of normal OPC cement for the job
Let’s assumed your wall is in a well level gauge.

No of cement(50kg) 20bag*3000=60,000
Plaster sand 2.5 tones —————-10,000
Total ——————N70,000.

FLOOR TILING
Assumed the floor is well balance
No of cement (50kg)40*3000=120,000
Sharp sand 20 tones ————-50,000
Total —————-N170,000


In summary
If it’s Wall tiling it will cost you some of N70,000( to cover 100m2 area.

If it’s floor tiling it floor tiling it will cost you some of N170,000 to cover 100m2 area.


Adhesive/ super fix
-No sand needed for the wall here.
-We are using good product of 2500 per 20kg here.
Calculation 100m2 area.
WALL
Nos of superfix(20kg)45bags*2500=112,500

FLOOR
Sand is needed here as leveling to desired height with normal OPC cement and this most be done earlier before using of this superfix.

Nos super-fix (20kg) 50bags*2500=125,000
Sand is need here

Sand 20 tones======N50,000
Cement 30bags*3000=N90,000
Total=N265,000

Summary of superfix-Wall. N112,500
Floor N265,000
Total N377,500
Beautifully done.

Thanks for taking out your time to respond to this. It is very well appreciated!!
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 11:53am On Nov 20, 2020
rotecch77:
I do use the adhesive for mosaic work or marble price ranges from N2000-N3000 per 20kg for good product, they are lesser one like 1200 or so but they are not that good.
And you can’t mix it sand

So in conclusion it’s not cheaper
So, just to clarify both for me and other interested parties looking at this..

Since supafix doesn't need sand, the cost of cement and sand for a typical tiling work is still lower than the cost of supafix?

Do you mind responding in numbers say for a job totalling 100 sqm.

Thank you!
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 10:56am On Nov 20, 2020
[quote author=rotecch77 post=96243202][/quote]Have you used the supafix adhesive in your projects before or have you seen it being used before.
I am curious about how the job turned out.

Also, is it cheaper to use the supafix than cement?

With the higher price of cement now, I know folks would appreciate another reliable alternative to bypass use of cement in certain aspects of building that generally people use cement.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14:
One4me:
Before l mention names, trusted names, it will be good to know where your project is located.
If in the East/South-South, l will say Spyder
If it is anywhere above Lokoja (Up North), l will say[b] Abduilwastecx[/b], if it is after the Niger Bridge down South West, l will say[b] Aventures, Segzy[/b] and one other name that l cant remember right now.
Archy? Dareynx
Paint? Gbadexy is your sure bet
Material Costing and Project management? Hail QSfemi
Electrical? Topsy
Plumbing and the likes? Rotech
CCTV? Twinskenny
Tiles and bathroom stuffs? Endiasami (but not heard from him for a while)
Roofing? Imram Roofing
Granite and Sand Supply? Chekitaut but you will need to make sure his vehicle does not break down undecided

There could be other people that have skipped my mind right now but I would gladly work with the above Builders.

#NotABibeli, if l missed your name, it does not mean you are not good, it simply means you have need to impress more on this thred and with the work you do. My apologies. undecided

Keep us informed so we canalso help you answer questions and keep your Contractor on his toes. grin undecided
Well, I need to stick my name in there some way.

Badgers14, the nairaland trained Engineer. grin

But skimaski deserves an honorable mention.. plus host of others.

Don't forget our very own N3xt, dude got answers with PowerPoint, pictures and pdf files for every thing. grin
CelebritiesRe: Brunella Oscar: I Sent Williams Uchemba A DM On Facebook In 2016 by Badgers14: 10:08am On Nov 18, 2020
Adefemi504:
But how many 9ja trained ladies can muster the courage to be the first to message a guy and ask about friendship?
They will ask for urgent 2k first grin grin
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 9:03pm On Nov 16, 2020
decimator:
Hello House.

I have just finished doing the oversite on my foundation (German floor). 5" thick .

However I noticed , I will need some adjustment during block forming.

My question is, can a wall run outside of the foundation ground partition ? This is because I intend to steal a foot space .

Thanks
grin
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 8:30pm On Nov 16, 2020
One4me:
If it is 'a share' they are after, maybe that can be arraigned but you will be shocked to hear that the moment you start your Refuse Management Company, one 'Big Man Politician' from somewhere will suddenly realise you are making money from it and then decide to use his children or a front to setup a sham Refuse management Company and INSIST that ONLY THAT COMPANY can do refuse Management Business in that state, and your Company is ruined.
The difference between "lobbying " in 9ja vs Lobbying in abroad is..

In the western world, say you want legislatures to massage the law to accommodate your business interest or you need the municipal to change the zoning law, you could hire a "lobbying " firm to "straighten out the lawmakers" have them looking in the right direction.

The Place rezoned or the law tweaked then you move on with your project- money well spent on the lobbying firm.

In 9ja, they hold you hostage. No kidding! Even if you massage the current government. New government comes in, they want more. One of the sure ways out of this is to align yourself with a political godfather or a well respected traditional ruler and " pay your dues".

In Nigeria where a government will approve a building plan, people erect their building, few years later, they come around and declare the same building they approved as an illegal structure.

Opportunities abound in Nigeria but like I tell everyone.. if you want to invest in 9ja, forget about all those Tedx talks, all those seminars, consumer reports, Bloomberg, all those things you learnt in economics 101, edx short courses, you name it....

Investing in 9ja requires a boots on the ground, bare knuckle approach. Don't use your "book sense", use your " street sense ".
Use A " bare knuckle " economics while investing in 9ja.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 12:27pm On Nov 15, 2020
Chioma1989:
Nawa for insecurity in Nigeria. See how the hostel looks like maximum security prison with burglary everywhere.
grin grin
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14:
Focusmind:
Opportunities abound but fear of risk and uncertainty is holding people down. Take a global perspective, a lot of investors sees Nigeria as a good place to invest but fear of unknown makes the final investment decision impossible or delayed

A finance company in London, where a friend works did an investment survey and found the Nigerian market buoyant, but fear of uncertainty and country risk were too high that they jettisoned the idea.

To tell you how far foreign investors takes risk seriously, they follow citizens discussions about the country on their own social media. They followed Nigeria and Nigerians to get perspectives and views about the people and the country. Some are even registered on Nairaland.
Well said, the problem with investing in Nigeria is uncertainty. Although this comes with the territory but Nigeria's level of uncertainty is times 1000x.

Think of building a house, even if you secure a loan to put up a project, dollar will move from N350 to N351 and 1 bag of cement will jump from N2,000 to N2,900. Even our mothers selling pumpkin leaves , pepper and tomatoes will jack up the prices by 100%.

The level of price inflation in Nigeria is beyond economics. You can't plan for nothing, price increase here and there...

Also, you hire someone for a job, they start work and then in the middle stops to renegotiate their contract, then skips town.. you have to chase them around to come and complete the job sometimes involve police, kinsmen etc. And remember if you took out a loan for the project, while you were chasing the person around, materials are adding money, your interest is piling up and you might end up hiring another person to finish the job, project will end up over budget and the loan would finish before the project is completed because of numerous uncertainties.

Doing a project in Nigeria is just like open up your wallet and spend until it is completed.. don't even stop to think economics, economics of scale, all those things you learnt on economics 101 doesn't work in Nigerian setting. I am yet to do a housing project in 9ja where I purchased cement and rod the same price from start of the project to finish .


I once had an idea together with some partners to start up a waste management style of company. Waste management is big company in the U.S and possibly multinational.

Got funding to start up, partners all lined up every thing all straightened out but the government authorities from state to the councilor, everyone wants to be settled, one even want in on the profit angry like a decent size cut, I thought he meant he wants to buy in as a partner but even as a local man like myself that grew up in 9ja, I was dumbfounded when he said, that’s his share. O boy, I was very furious which kind talk be that?? Are you normal?
Whenever I am in Nigeria, all I am seeing is money money opportunities opportunities but people are focused on "oyel" oil oil.

Waste management is multi billion dollar corporation in the U.S.

The uncertainty is just too much. The housing projects I am involved in, I just close eye to do it, the rate prices increases is just ridiculous!
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 4:57am On Nov 14, 2020
aghaibiam:
I will be blessing my new home tomorrow.i am now the proud owner of a modest 4 bedroom bungalow.Thanks guys for all the free consultations.How do I move houses at minimum cost? Best bet would have been a nine eleven truck but there is no money for that.My house is 15 minutes away from my present address.
Congratulations!!!

Since the new house is 15 minutes away, if you invited us earlier, we would have matched there to grab a piece of something to move it to your new house.. boom boom just like they your property is moved to your new house. grin

I can imagine how you feel, the excitement, sense of fulfillment etc.. that comes along living in your own house. grin

Congratulations again!

Since you didn't invite us for your house warming, could we at least com an snap selfie for your gate ? grin grin
RomanceRe: As A Guy, Have You Ever Been Misinterpreted By a Lady Your Trying To Help? by Badgers14:
DaddyRochie1642:
Oga tell us the truth, ... That your so called Innocent Offer you made to that woman, If it were your Fellow Man, would you have made such an Offer to him grin grin
Dude's feeling was hurt because he probably was looking forward to one of those romantic stories that started like that.. when it didn't work out, his feelings was hurt.

I wouldn't say I blame any of them though.. that's life.. it just wasn't meant to be grin
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14:
hamtabfawaz:
Hello! I would suggest you go for a wooden floor! Then you can paint your living room with Cream and White : Shades of cream will help warm up the whites in your space while keeping it light and bright. However if you still intend on using Tile! (Use Mixture of Black & cream Tile) Tilers would understand the Settings Better °•°
How affordable are this laminate flooring?..

Could you give me a typical quote.. say average quote for a 180sqm using hardwood flooring.
PropertiesRe: Proposed Contemporary Terrance Duplex KIGALI RWANDA by Badgers14: 10:25pm On Nov 09, 2020
Timtol:
grin
Thanks boss.
Quite a nice structure we ourselves admire what we do.
In terms of cost.... design or the construction/finishing?
Thanks
Construction :
Finishing :
HealthRe: DELSU Final Year Law Student Drowns In Hotel Swimming Pool 2 Weeks To Graduation by Badgers14: 5:27pm On Nov 09, 2020
Looks like he was killed prior to throwing him in the pool.

All those bloods all over his body, was he swimming with sharks?
Foreign AffairsRe: Leaders Slowest To Congratulate Biden May Be His Big Worries by Badgers14: 5:23pm On Nov 09, 2020
All these countries listed are not really world movers.. although an exception there of Russia and China which is understandable considering their personal ties with Trump.
PoliticsRe: Anybody Caught Selling Cement Above N2,500 Will Face Full Wrath Of The Law - CPC by Badgers14: 11:30am On Nov 09, 2020
A bag of cement should be sold at less than 2500.

Why the high price here where they produce it but cheaper when exported outside the country?
Foreign AffairsRe: What Will Happen If Donald Trump Refuses To Leave Office by Badgers14: 10:01am On Nov 09, 2020
This is what will happen...

PropertiesRe: Proposed Contemporary Terrance Duplex KIGALI RWANDA by Badgers14: 3:47am On Nov 09, 2020
Timtol:
Pent floor Lounge
Gym at the ground open to the pool...
Beautiful design.. the owner of this project is thinking outside the box grin

I am curious tho, how much would this project cost?
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 3:26pm On Nov 08, 2020
EgunMogaji2:
Thank you Sir.

This was the alternate.
Hmm... not bad either. This is really good craftsmanship..nothing earth shattering there but some local fabricators will throw a fit when you present this job to them.

I love articulate designs, nothing too complicated, just simple and effective. Hopefully our local fabricators will work towards becoming creative to be a real craftsman! Not just relaxing on their past laurels, the old status quo.

Why not live a little?
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 2:46pm On Nov 08, 2020
EgunMogaji2:
Getting this replicated off of Pinterest.

We need powdercoaters in Ibadan.
Good choice, the job looks neat as well.

What I like about this is it doesn't have that "jail" like feel to it.
PoliticsRe: FFK Reacts To Biden's Victory: "Even Satan Thought He Won, Until 3 Days Later" by Badgers14: 2:27pm On Nov 08, 2020
FFK is now a voice of reason ? Praises PDP until they lose power, then blasts PDP and joins APC.

He is just looking for attention... just throw few crumbs his way and he will sing like a bird.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 8:24pm On Nov 07, 2020
QSFemi:
Good morning.

It depends on the type of tiles you're buying.

If you're buying 400mm x 400mm porcelain tiles, you will need approximately 9 cartons.
How many pieces is in a carton?
Foreign AffairsRe: Joe Biden Wins US Presidential Election 2020 by Badgers14: 5:46pm On Nov 07, 2020
Congratulations to President elect. Joe Biden cool

Trump is going to rikers Island after New York finishes dealing with him grin
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 2:54am On Nov 07, 2020
amosblisz:
Pls how many tyres of a truck has a 20ton and a 30ton of granite?

I don't want to be cheated by my Engr buying a 20ton instead of a 30ton granite
Please help my guy here, na beg I dey beg grin

My guy is now counting the tires of a truck to make sure he is not cheated grin grin

I thought the post was funny... but this tells us how low we have sunk as humans.. too greedy.. people cheat their fellow mankind from a painter of garri to 30 ton granite..
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 1:19am On Nov 07, 2020
One4me:
@Badgers14
I read it on a bulletin, about two days ago, that Goggle just implemented that process to locate with Long/Lat Coordinates, it will never have worked before the recent implementation.

You will have to update your Goggle Maps, to be able to use it but be aware that such Updates may be region-specific at times, as to how quickly it is implemented.
Na Africa dey Update last. grin grin
Thanks
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 1:19am On Nov 07, 2020
diordaves:
I normally use this tool to calculate my tiling projects and tick them off with what my tiler and seller calculate:

https://www.calculator.net/tile-calculator.html
Thanks.. this was helpful.
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 8:40pm On Nov 06, 2020
When a tiler says, 25 x60 tile..

I assume they meant length 25 x width 60.. is this correct?

Also what unit are the measurements , are they in mm or m. Like 25mm x 60mm or ?
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 8:37pm On Nov 06, 2020
SurveyorGeo:
Convert the coordinates to WGS 84, then you can use it on Google map. or send me message on WhatsApp, I will help you convert it and show you how to do it. 08069018449
Thanks
PoliticsRe: FG To Obtain $124.2 Million Loans For Water Projects by Badgers14: 10:19am On Nov 06, 2020
Loan for this, loan for that... don't they generate revenue in this country??
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 8:19am On Nov 06, 2020
Anyone know how to look up the location of a plot of land online using the longitude and latitude coordinate on the survey plan.

I have tried it on Google but it wouldn't work ..

Not sure if the coordinates on the survey plan was real grin
EducationRe: Abia State University Demands N15,000 "Pandemic Prevention Fee" From Students by Badgers14: 7:49pm On Nov 05, 2020
Shame that people are only worried about how to benefit from a sad situation.

If dollar adds a penny.. everyone increases their prices by 50% ..

Everyone trying to reap the other off , not worried about how to make things easier and cheaper for everyone... shame on them angry
Christianity EtcRe: Divine Shadow Church Benue Burnt Over Missing Manhoods by Badgers14: 10:15pm On Nov 03, 2020
Genital disappearance shocked shocked na wah oo.

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