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spyder880:
Yes, POP ceiling boards are fire resistant.

Understood!

What I am trying to find out is if the boards were hand crafted or did you purchase already made plasterboard?

spyder880:
More rooms and living rooms getting ceilings.......

Oga spyder, what kind of ceiling is this? Are they those fire rated plaster boards?

Pete4:
500k...just go with what you have ...but u if want a grand wedding u can settle for 5M

5M for a wedding?

Hmm, you could buy a plot and build 4 bedroom bungalow for that price

Well i always advise people to cut your coat according to size.. some wedding do cost 5M or more alright for folks that can swing it easy..

As for OP, it is possible to do a wedding for 500k.

Just wedding and small reception.

No need to invite all the village people, just the 2 families and few friends.

qdlvy:
You don't need a big yard for some green curb appeal.

You are correct..

But did you notice the listing price for that house

Like I said before, people do have lawns like this in Nigeria but they are not average Nigerians it is expensive to maintain..

Even in L.A, anyone that could afford a house like this can afford to pay someone to manicure the lawns for them.

It is a beautiful concept, magnificent but it takes a lot of work and could add extra maintenance cost to a homeowner which average Nigerian might not be able to keep up with..

qdlvy:
I see. That makes sense. I still believe it's cheaper in the long run and it's worth the effort for the green space it provides and the aesthetics. Lawnmower and sprinkler system shouldn't cost more than $350. Mowing lawns can be done once monthly by the homeowner themselves. I think the biggest problem will be growing the grasses in the first place. Maintenance isn't that difficult. People just tend to do what they see others doing.

Consider the tropical nature of Nigeria. During rainy season, the owner might need to mow once a week.. also figure weed control and again the ever busy nature of a typical Nigerian. Traffic jam to work or shop, traffic jam coming back .. very stressful life

qdlvy:
Hello all. Seeing the debate about interlocking and stamped concrete, I'm curious why most people don't go for landscaping and concrete for the walkway only. What are the advantages of common practices against landscaping and concrete? Water sprinklers are very cheap and DIY friendly. Looks like a no brainer to me but I'm sure I'm missing something.

Examples in the pictures below.

Looks beautiful but ehn to have a manicured lawn like this requires lots of elbow work
I might be wrong but for an average Nigerian we might not be there yet. Figure lots of people build houses and they don't live there full time. Etc. Different circumstances.

The few people I know that have this in their build are not average Nigerians and they pay people to take care of their lawn for them.

Johntemmy:
spoiling his reputation because of shikini money not considering His Name and future.Nairaland is a one room we can cross path.forget it's a faceless forum.tueh this really bad.

Shikini money ke why don't you pay this client his money ?

skup008:
If my guess is right, that concept of flooring is decorative stamped concrete and for now it's the best option for outdoor flooring. Just avoid cheap and ogbonge installer/contractor and you won't regret.

You can count on me, because I am a decorative stamped concrete specialist.

Or check my signature.

Thanks.

How affordable is the stamped concrete vs interlocks..

Do you mind given us an example for a typical say 120sqm space how much would both cost?

Ibibioson:
True, I'm fairly new here. But I wonder why he was allowed to continue to scam people using this forum.
Anyway, he was arrested yesterday. He admitted that he used my money to take care of his father's burial. There's nothing in his account now, per his bank statement we obtained. I'll make sure he coughs the money.

So he was not kidnapped and was not in an isolation center, but his father died?

How are we sure that was even the case

But anyways, I keep saying it here time after time.. communication communication communication, why all the lies ?? Why not straight up tell the client, Oga mi, your job will be delayed for x amount of time.. there is a tragedy in the family and I am running around to tidy things.. everyone will understand ( for the most part)..

Speaking of using a client's money for burial, I am not saying don't bury the dead.. but this was his responsibility...

what if the client is trying to get this project done because his landlord pursued him from his house and he has no where to take his family for shelter? What if the client's parent's are in dire need of a shelter and the client robbed Peter to pay Paul or took a high interest loan to tidy up few things in the house so his family could have shelter and this HSLbroker guy as a "good son" uses this client money to bury his father??

I had a guy one time that told me ehn ehn.. he used my money to take care of the wife's hospital bills etc ( she just put to bed).. I was like, didn't you know your wife was pregnant I had to dig deep where I don't like to cough out the money and you are telling me you used it to take care of the wife's hospital bills

Please let's be considerate when we make these decisions, the other party have needs and problems they need to take care of too!!!

Our "19 year old" goal keeper

in the real world, the camera man will receive some accolades..

In Nigeria he is redeployed.. watch out.. he will lose his job soon..

Shameful!!!

Source??

Where's the audio and video?

Dennis3D:
Good morning all.
What do you think about this flooring as against interlock... Your reviews would be welcomed...

Ahn ahn nah.. why you go compare stamped concrete with interlock

Stamped concrete sure is way better than interlock.

I think the only deciding factor there is price..

Do you happen to have a rough estimate on how much a typical interlock costs vs stamped concrete for a project like the one in this 3D.?

Surprise Surprise

bablex:
Good afternoon nairalanders, please help me confirm if this quotation is too much for a four bedroom ensuite from foundation to roofing and plastering only

Engineer wants to drive Benz this Christmas

11 almost 12m for 4 bedroom? Not even with finishes..Haba nah

spyder880:
It could be made as an exterior door, the welders can add a metal sheet to the back without putting any glass or mirrors. In fact, they can paint the inner metal a different colour and the designed outer layer a different colour for contrast.

Ok, that makes sense.

Thanks.

saydfact:
GoodDay and its good to be back.

Let's go practical (as we always do) - calculating the number of tiles needed to tile various spaces within the building (floor and wall tiling).

We would make reference to our 3 bedroom plan, designed specifically for Nairaland lectures and calculate the tiles needed in the living room, one of the bedrooms and the master's toilet's floor and wall tiles.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/4619535_3bedrmsketch_jpeg4f34cd145ab26509501bebe01065e196

SELECTING TILES

1. Tiles come in various sizes, the common ones being 150x150, 200x200, 300x300, 150x300, 200x400, 300x600, 400x400 and 600x600; the first thing to do is pick a tile (based on clients choice or use) for each floor and wall. There is no rule stopping you from using any particular tile size for floor or wall, as long as it has the perfect surface finish for that use.

e.g, a glazed (slippery) tile is not appropriate in the bathroom, so if I find any non-slippery tile, irrespective of the size, I can use it for my wet floors. Wet floors include Bathroom, Swimming pool, Laundry, etc. (We've had buildings where 600x600 tiles were used on the wall and 150x150 tiles used on the floor) - in summary, the tile finish NOT the tile size determines where it is used.

2. Select tiles for each space. (Let's select ours too).
I'll go with the popular opinion; Living Room (600x600), Bedroom (400x400), Bathroom Floor (300x300) and Bathroom Wall (200x400).

Note:
* Glazed tiles cannot be used on wet floors - it's very slippery if the floor is wet and dangerous
* Un-Glazed, Matte, Rough tiles can be used on any surface (wet or dry)

3. Calculate the area of the spaces (floor and wall) separately - This uses the simple LxB (area of a rectangle principle) - and write it out.

Note:
* Remember to deduct door and window openings where applicable (e.g Area of wall = 10m2; area of window = 0.5m2 therefore area to be tiled = 10m2 - 0.5m2 = 9.5m2)
* After getting your area to be tiled, ADD 10% of quantity for waste & broken tiles. (e.g 9.5m2 + 10% of 9.5m2 >> 9.5 + 0.95 >> 10.45m2)

4. Calculate the Total area of Tiles you're picking; this varies from one manufacturer to the other and from one product size to the other. >> this means that while 400x400 tiles from SaydFact Ceramics contain 11 pcs, those of Teewhy2 Tiles Ltd might contain 13 pcs - It is, therefore, important to know how much pieces each pack of tiles you're buying contain.

5. Ascertain the total area of one pack of tiles (either by calculating or checking on the pack), use this figure to divide the total square area of the room to be tiled and the result gives you quantities needed - in simple terms >> (AREA OF LIVING ROOM / area of 1 pack of tiles) = Quantity of Tiles needed (remember to add 10% for waste).

LETS NOW GO PRACTICAL BY CALCULATING USING THE ATTACHED DRAWING (see pics below) and information in No2 above.

A. Master's Bedroom:

* From the diamond below; total floor area of Master's Rm is 13.20m2
* Lets agree that our 400x400 tiles contain 11 pieces; hence area of 1 pack in meters >> 0.4m x 0.4m x 11 pcs (400mm is same as 0.4m and area of 1 tile is 0.4 x 0.4, while the area of 1 pack is (Area of 1 tile x number of tiles in 1 pack)

1 PACK = 0.4 x 0.4 x 11 = 1.76m2

Number of tiles needed to complete Master's Rm floor = 13.20 (divided by) 1.76m2 = 13.20 / 1.76 = 7.5 packs

before we add for waste; let's calculate skirting for the Bedroom using 120mm as skirting height.

* The 1st question is how many skirting can we get from 1 tile?
Ans: Lenght of tiles / Height of skirting = 400 / 120 = 3 skirting from 1 tiles.

* What is the perimeter of the space needing skirting?
Ans: From the diagram, bedroom is 4150 by 3150 hence perimeter of room = 4150 + 4150 + 3150 + 3150 = 14600mm

* Deduct openings from the perimeter ie 2 doors (toilet and bedroom doors) where there won't be need for skirting >> 750+900 = 1650mm

* Length requiring skirting = 14600mm - 1650mm = 12950mm

* Numbers of Skirting needed = 12950 / 400 (lenght of 1 tile) = 33 pcs (approximate to the next whole nos)

* Number of Tiles needed to make requirement = 33 pcs / 3 (number of skirting gotten from 1 tile) = 11 pcs (11 tiles are needed for skirting)

* Number of packs needed for skirting = 11 pcs / 11 pcs (number in 1 pack) = 1 pack is needed.

TOTAL TILES NEEDED FOR MASTER'S BEDROOM:
7.5 PACKS (FLOOR) + 1 PACK (SKIRTING) = 8.5 PACKS.

ADD 10% FOR WASTE >> 8.5 Packs + 10% of 8.5 = 8.5+ 0.85 = 9.35 packs needed

HENCE BUY 10 PACKS (approximated to the next whole number because you can't buy half tiles)


B. Living Room: (Straight to Biz)

We're using 600x600 tiles and each pack contains 4 pcs; hence Area of 1 pack = 0.6x0.6x4 = 1.44m2
Area of Living Room (see diagram) = 22.02m2

* Number of Packs needed for Floor >> 22.02 / 1.44 = 15.2 packs

Skirting >> Perimeter of Living Room - (All Openings) = 12.2m or 12200mm

* Number of Skirting in 1 tiles >> 600 / 120 = 5 pcs (from 1 tiles)

* Number of skirting needed for Living Room = 12200 / 600 = 21 pcs

* Number of Tiles needed to meet requirements = 21 / 5 = 5 tiles

* Number of packs needed for skirting = 5 tiles / 4 pcs (number in 1 pack) = 1.25 pack is needed.

TOTAL TILES NEEDED FOR LIVING ROOM:
15.2 PACKS (FLOOR) + 1.25 PACK (SKIRTING) = 17 PACKS.

ADD 10% FOR WASTE >> 17 Packs + 10% of 17 = 17+ 1.7 = 18.7 packs needed

HENCE BUY 19 PACKS (approximated to the next whole number because you can't buy half tiles)


C. Bathroom Floor: (using 300mm by 300mm Tiles)

Area of Floor / Area of 1 pack of Tiles >> 3.26 / 1.35 (assuming nos in 1 pack = 15nos) = 2.4 packs

There's no skirting in Bathroom because we have wall tiles.

TOTAL TILES NEEDED FOR BATHROOM FLOOR = 2.4 + 10% of 2.4 = 3 PACKS


D. Bathroom Wall:

We're using 200x400 tiles and each pack contains 17 pcs; hence Area of 1 pack = 0.2x0.4x17 = 1.36m2

Let's also assume that we're tiling up-to 2.1m only i.e Window level (the alternative is to tile up-to 3m; i.e ceiling level)

* What is the perimeter of the space needing wall tiles?
Ans: From the diagram, bathroom is 2100 by 1500 hence perimeter of room = 2100 + 2100 + 1500 + 1500 = 7200mm = 7.2m

* Find total area to be tiled >> Perimeter x Height used >> 7.2m x 2.1m = 15.12m2

* Deduct Area of openings from the Area above i.e 1 door (2.1m x 0.75m) and 1 window (0.6m x 0.6m) >> (1.6m2 + 0.36m2) = 1.96m2

* Hence; Area to be tiled = 15.12m2 - 1.96m2 = 13.16m2

Now we revert to our earlier formulas i.e AREAS TO BE TILED / AREA OF 1 PACK = NUMBERS OF PACKS NEEDED

* 13.16m2 / 1.36m2 (area of 1 pack) = 9.7 packs = 10 packs (approximate to next whole number)

TOTAL TILES NEEDED FOR TOILET WALL: 10 PACKS

ADD 10% FOR WASTE >> 10 Packs + 10% of 10 = 10 + 1 = 11 packs needed

HENCE BUY 11 PACKS


Do the above for all space in the building; You can even prepare an excel file with the formulas so you won't need calculations each time; just input the area of floor and area of tiles and bingo.

Thanks for Following...

Thanks.

michlins:
Doors like this are the future of royal homes like this oga

They are beautiful indeed but my worry is about
the privacy concern with the transparent glasses on the door, it is a bit much for a bedroom door.

Remember, " what the butler saw"

The butler will see a bit too much if you put up a door like this in a royal home.

Very shameful!!!

Why not put up this jobs on the hiring portal so every qualified Nigerian will compete for the job

Instead they want to do quid pro quo , abi nah chop I chop??

This is how they want to fix this country?

No wonder Trump called them a shithole.

Pompoms:
Building approval, sir. The office in charge in Ogun state and how to go about it.

There's this nairalander that stated she works in Ogun state ministry of lands i think she does C of O. But she could point you to the right direction.

Disclaimer: I have not worked with her before and never met her, I am just going by her post posted here on nairaland.

I hope everything works out well for you so you can come back and give us testimony

spyder880:
The house as at today........

You know, this is not one of those projects people ask, Oga spyder, how much have you spent so far

From the look of the build, many people are scared to know the figure

No one was that curious, Just like they say in igbo, " ahia na ere onwe ya" the market that sells it self.

By the look of the project, people will know say that man pass man no be boasting someone need a fat wallet plus a fat cheque book to embark on a build like this..

Again, good job... tell oga even if he didn't invite us for house opening, make he allow us snap selfie for his gate

Cheers man!

nunnu:
Oga Spyder I must regrettably point out to you that you have to upgrade the quality and look of your internal doors and cabinet construction. Other builders are moving on to better and modern designs. Please try to evolve with current trend. That is the only way you can still remain relevant.

Maybe the client picked out the doors? Just saying. I know in my builds, I pick out the doors myself whether private house or tenants house.

Not sure if that's the case here.

DEGREE2466:
3

3,2,1,4 in that order for me.

3 is very simple..
2 is fine and will match a stately house, mansion . the kind Spyder880 is building in owerri or the likes.
1. Is okay.
4. I just did not fancy it.

DFAMEGUY11S:
CDK, Loyal , time ceramic , crown and Goodwill


https://www.nairaland.com/dfameguy11s

Thanks

KolaShangOne:
Nigerian (Goodwill, Crown, Time).
25 x 40 - 1500 psm
60 x 60 - 2500 psm
40 x 40 - 1900 psm.

Chinese 60 x 60 - 3500 psm

Thanks

KolaShangOne:
Nigerian (Goodwill, Crown, Time).
25 x 40 - 1500 psm
60 x 60 - 2500 psm
40 x 40 - 1900 psm.

Chinese 60 x 60 - 3500 psm

Thanks.


Which brand of Nigerian tiles is better?

What is the latest prices for tiles?

Nigerian, Italian, Chinese, Spanish??

Thanks.

DFAMEGUY11S:
good morning, Nigeria tile is okay sir

Price?

DFAMEGUY11S:
Your marble and granite here

For someone working on a kobo kobo project... which pocket friendly tiles would you recommend? Indian, Nigerian, China or etc??

Fine job

davodyguy:
This is damn too high. Haba.

WHERE are we going in Nigeria?

Don't they want people to build again?

I can't pay more between ₦40-₦50k for 20tons

People find ways to increase prices unnecessarily... wait until dollar adds a penny.. they will increase the prices by 20 percent.. when dollar falls, the prices go up even the more..

Nigerian market defies economics.