ArcToyin:


Yes you can. That is what is widely used.

Thank you

Thanks to Rotecch77, spyder880 and Saydfact for this time over the phone and wonderful advice.

I appreciate.

SakoBkup:


You can get 30 tonnes to 35 tonnes in Port Harcourt at rate of 10k per tonnes.
Someone might need this information someday. Some pic attached.

Na wa o.

Here in Ilorin granite of 5 tonnes from quarry is sold at 20k, while transport is negotiated to site and the max one may pay is between 6k and 7k. Why is it expensive in other places as stated on this thread.

God help us

n3xt:

Supafix Coverage
Floors:
+/- 3m² per 20kg bag
Walls:
+/- 6m² per 20 kg bag
Price: #1,700 per 20 kg bag
^{(Price direct from Lafarge)}
______
Total required for 100m² Wall = 100m² / 6m² (wall)
= 17 bags x #1,700
= #28,900
______
Total required for 100m² Floor = 100m² / 3m² (floor)
= 34 bags x #1,700
= #57,800
_______
I’m likely to use this next week at OPIC Sparklight Estate.

Oga N3xt,

Can I also take this in the use of my calculation to determine the numbers of bags I need? Na calculation I wan use am for based on your computation above.

For the floor, will I be requiring any sand and/or Portland cement to add to it if the adhesive is to be used?

Thanks.

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

My Boss,
Please is this narration above a realistic one for the use of Portland cement for tiling? I want to use it for some sort of estimation.

Muyi002:
My people,
Please I need advice. I started my plastering work using BUA cement but now it seems BUA is scarce, and I just git another small money to do another plastering work.

Is it advisable to use dangote? Are the quality the same

Anyone to help with this please.

My people,
Please I need advice. I started my plastering work using BUA cement but now it seems BUA is scarce, and I just git another small money to do another plastering work.

Is it advisable to use dangote? Are the quality the same

siralos135:
Testimony Time

Words fail me to express my gratitude to Gbadexy for being a shining light in the midst of the darkness I have seen from suppliers and artisans throughout my period of building my house.

I had watched and followed his comments for over two years.He supplied me basecoats and paints from lagos to Minna.He offered to share the tranportation cost with me by 50% and gave me extra base coats.
When there was a delay,he assured me of getting another supply if that one failed.When I eventually got the Painting material ,he introduced a painter who managed the paints and even developed a different colour from to give my house the uniqueness we never expected.
Thank you Gbadexy!!!
My God will surprise you and very soon too.

Worthy of Mention is Saydfact!
Always a phone call away answering questions and giving counsel.You have become more than an online friend sir, You are a brother!
We never walk alone....

Topsy23
He supplied all my electrical materials without issues.
He is someone I can always recommend.

Rotech77
You are one of a kind sir.
Even though I couldn't eventually use his service due to constraints beyond me, he answers my questions promptly.
I am sure we will still do things together very soon.

Michilin
My water tank stand is standing beautifully done because of your counsel.You told me things to look at for and how to bargain properly.
It worked!!!
Thank you so much

Saturday, 14th of November 2020, a journey that started over 3 years ago became a reality as i moved into into my 3 bedroom bungalow.

To all the elders in the house, I say a very Thank You!!!
Keep teaching us,we are learning!!!

On to the next one......by God's grace!

Congratulations bro. God bless your new abode

It's really nice we are beginning to hear positive testimonies from people who never met suppliers before consummating transactions.

To all our able vendors, suppliers and professionals, please continue the good work.

God will reward you abundantly. Amen

Bimpsyyyyy:

From my experience I have always used 1 bag for 5sqm, like the wall tiling some tiles use pure cement, some mix it with plaster sand and some with him, but my 1 bag of cement for 5 sqm has always worked for me

Thanks bro.

Please is this 1 bag of cement for wall or floor tiling.

Muyi002:
My people,
How is life.
Please see attached information from electrician on 4 bedroom wires.

I am on track with him especially on workmanship.

Any help anywhere please.

Muyi002:
Hello Tiles Guru,

Please I need information on the number of bags of cement that will cover per sqm for

1. Floor tiles
2. Wall tiles

Please anybody to help with this �

Hello Tiles Guru,

Please I need information on the number of bags of cement that will cover per sqm for

1. Floor tiles
2. Wall tiles

My people,
How is life.
Please see attached information from electrician on 4 bedroom wires.

I am on track with him especially on workmanship.

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.

Nice one bro. God bless your new home. We are also looking forward to joining in the league home owners.

Congratulations and God bless

Nettuno:

What does the ceiling tiles look like?

I guess he is referring to suspended ceiling

EgunMogaji2:


Please explain the bolded as it comes up in conversations on here.

Thanks.

Yes it has thrown up different opinions and views. We have professionals who are in support and others against.

For me it is dependent on the owner the building.

One4me:


God bless the work of your hand, na so person dey become Landlord o!
Your Roof, I hope LGA did not charge you extra, for thee height?

Amen brotherly.

That my roof henn, well, it has passed now. I should have stayed at 16ft instead of this 20ft. All the sanme sha, we thank God.

One4me:


Please, let me ask: How are you able to plaster the Wall with Stone Dust?
I can understand Sharp Sand and Plaster Sand but using StoneDust for Plaster is new to me, kindly explain the Pros and Cons.
Thank you in advance Sir.

My brother, I am not an engineer o. Na ordinary person I be and learning as we progress on the job.

I was told stone dust has a better quality than sharp sand. So I decide to mix stone dust and plaster sand.

KolaShangOne:


Oh okay.. Didn't know.

It's also a big house.

God speed on your project sir.

Thanks boss

SurveyorGeo:


Thank God the progress on your project, I pray for more strength and funds for completion.
If this is a Kobo Kobo Project, am looking for the Naira Naira project.

Ameen Bro.

The Dollar Dollar project shall come, Inshaa Allah

KolaShangOne:


120 bags for plastering of this house That's too much o...

You have spent 8million up till this stage?

Sir Kay,

The 8million is inclusive of the cost of land and other pre-building expenses. Too much or normal or small

As regards the number of cement, it's only a projection for me in worst case scenario. See attached my proposed actual materials to be utilised on site

This is my kobo kobo project o. Thanks to all who have given me advice to have reach this point.

Plastering on going but on a bit by bit bases subject to availability of funds.

write2obi:

2.5 sqm for design /bag
3 sqm for plain /bag
Sponge is 2k /kg
Hope this helps

Thank you

Muyi002:
POP champs in the house.

Please I am trying to make kind of calculations and I require assistance.

1. Please how many bags of white cement and sponge will deal one sqm for a good quality thickness

2. How is the sponge sold and cost.

Thanks.

Anyone to help with this?

Muyi002:
POP champs in the house.

Please I am trying to make kind of calculations and I require assistance.

1. Please how many bags of white cement and sponge will deal one sqm for a good quality thickness

2. How is the sponge sold and cost.

Thanks.

Anybody to assist with this?

POP champs in the house.

Please I am trying to make kind of calculations and I require assistance.

1. Please how many bags of white cement and sponge will deal one sqm for a good quality thickness

2. How is the sponge sold and cost.

Thanks.

coldcandy:


2,550 abuja.
2,600 for delivery.

Ilorin is between 2900 and 3000 excluding 100 transportation per bag

waley007:
please I need your help ... I have 300k and I want to start the foundation/building if my house on a dry land ,and a plot of land.. please how far can this go , what and what can I start with
I plan to build a 4bedroom bungalow with a ante room and for 2years
How many blocks , cement and all can I start with
Thanks

It is dependent on the size of your building. For me see attached.

JustCryptos:


Can you share your insight on this? I was told 23k for these doors - American panel. This against PVC doors for the interior of the house, which do you recommend?

Note: Na kobo kobo project.

Please which door is PVC door

megacontrol:
Either way you go is one milestone done and unto the next, however few notes:

- why do you need stone dust for plastering? keep it simple and use plaster sand as per normal and no effizzy sturvs if you're building on budget... that's 40k off.
- how big is the project? that will determine if you can still knock something off the plastering labor without compromising
- note that even if you go for windows options, you'll still need some sand + cement + labor to install and dress it unless you don't plan to install it yet.

If i were you, i'll go for plastering simply because you can squeeze out value from your materials to get the job done (e.g. you can plaster non-critical areas without guage whih will reduce your material consumption) whereas the rates for the windows are fixed since that's a procurement.

Either way you go, that's one checked off.
All the best.

Much love brother.

Will take this to heart.

soonest:

Pay deposit for window. By God's grace before they finish, money will come

Thanks man