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Lots of planning

On my plate at the moment, in no particular order:

1. Borehole
2. Fabrication and installation of 9m steel tower
3. Reticulation
4. Landscaping/Hardscaping
5. Windows, Burglar Proofs and Balustrades
6. Electrical Fittings and Fixtures
7. Electrification of the Chateau (Installation of 6 Poles, Service Wires etc)
8. Earth Road Construction
9. Drainages/Retaining walls
10. Cabinets and Wardrobes
11. Toilet fittings and fixtures
12. Painting
13.

So help me God!

egin: What is that thing shinning on the tiles?

The tiles are glazed tiles with high-gloss look of a newly waxed floor. The lights reflecting on the tiles can help in illuminating the room where it is installed.

Other activities...

Tiles Work

A dining that WOW!!!

Custom-built wrought iron ceiling medallion in the dining makes the Chateau a house fit for the king.

More tiles...

Entryway, Kitchen, Bedrooms, Lobby, Lounge, Stairwell etc

A Tiling We Will Go

Here are the selection of tiles for the Chateau and various combination in the rooms. Hope you'll like them.

Main Lounge tiles

egin: @brabus. Those tiles are really beautiful. How much did you pay for the tiles. You have about 3 different tiles. I am about to start the flooring of my duplex. Thanks

Yeah, they are beautiful tiles! I have about 10 different types of tiles to be installed in the Chateau and the cost ranges between N2,500 - N2,800 per sqm (Spanish Tiles)

Ornamental Works

Fhemmmy: Brabus, what could make this POP ever fall?

The roof trusses to which the POP ceiling are installed might develop issues such as rot, deformity and damages from moisture thus causing the ceiling to fall down. It can also fall due to the following reasons:

1. Moisture.

2. The ceiling can also fall or develop issues if the electrician or other tradespeople working inside the ceiling mistakenly step on the ceiling or the trusses.

3. Insufficient brace or support for the ceiling

4. Installation of light fittings which are heavier than the board can also pull it down

5. Roof leakage or leaky pipes in the roof.

POP Works

and..

Tiles

More

More tiles...

From the Chateau

A little bit of purchasing action

Since last week, I've been busy making purchasing decisions on doors and tiles. I've been able to lock in nice selection of doors and tiles for the Chateau as I have ordered and have delivered on the site 21 doors (indoor/external doors) and various designs of Spanish tiles from the friendly folks at Orile Building Material market.

Next up I'll pull the trigger on the doors as we commence the installations today.

Fabricating the entry door

Raising the flowers with Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food

Flower trough

Even our dog deserve a better place...

More..

And..

Just Pictures...

Picking the doors


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL4yclk4_Z8

Since last posting about this project, a lot of activities have been happening in the background. Blogging resumes fully from this weekend when we shall be installing the doors and the tiles.

"Sometimes, we’re all too quick to count down the days that we forget to make the days count."

Farm+:
Hello Brabus,

Please can you confirm the name and price of this white/red plastic you are holding... My plumber claims each is N1500

450 - 550

azora: Thanks for the response. Please, does it mean the ante room is also void.

Can you just post the picture of the wall you're talking about?

azora: . Brabus I will really appreciate if you can tell me specifically which part of the house is this long wall in one of the picture you posted in september showcasing the spiral stairs ( page 24) . 2. Is it an accent wall. Thanks and looking forward to your response

That's the ante room wall. Its going to be an accent wall.

Finished Look

I asked my carpenter to produce the smaller version of the door with a wood finish for the kitchen/dining door. Here's what we were able to achieve with Naija locals.

Cost Breakdown

Frame/Architrave - N7,000 (using the best wood in the market)
Door - N10,000 (very solid wood)
Locks and Keys/Hinges - N7,000
Transportation - N1,500

Is it nice at all or do you think it is sheer waste of money?