skelefish:

The topmost tile under the POP cornice is properly measured not to leave any gap between the cornice & tiles.

is this a standard procedure or you have to tell them to do it like that?

Chekitaut:
am only familiar with hollow blocks

Thank u very much, i really don't think the difference will be much.
I appreciate.

aonag:


is this a standard procedure or you have to tell them to do it like that?

Lol
I really don't know if that is the standard procedure, i am not a tiler.
But that was how they did mine, it was POP before tiles.
Just trying to share the little that i know.

skelefish:

Lol
I really don't know if that is the standard procedure, i am not a tiler.
But that was how they did mine, it was POP before tiles.
Just trying to share the little that i know.

Thanks.

aonag:


is this a standard procedure or you have to tell them to do it like that?

You use grout
i saw a bathroom tiles that was done for a house in lekki
from the wall to the floor
the fool failed to grout that tile that came from the wall to the ground
where the wall tile and the ground tile met

bixton:


Do you want to build that or are you asking it its possible to do?

. How many bag of cement do u get frm one trips of sand

bixton:


You will have to find out the price in your area but in my area its a bag at #700.
Types of aggregate material determines the mix and preferred number.

On a general note (foundation stage/ sub-structure))
6" blocks(solid/hollow)------------30/35 blocks
9" blocks (solid/hollow)----------20/25 blocks


You can increase the number by +5 afterwards for after foundation stage.

. How many bag of cement do u get from one trip of sand

aonag:


is this a standard procedure or you have to tell them to do it like that?

It's not a standard procedure, it is common sense. A lot of folks can fix tiles but attention to details like that is what makes a good tiler to stand out.

aonag:
who has an idea how much a sqm of this tile cost? i see it around alot..

White Carrara.
Nigeria 60x60. N2,900/sqm
Spanish 60x60. N4,200/sqm(presently scarce)
Spanish 80x80. N5,200/sqm

Walins:
. How many bag of cement do u get frm one trips of sand

Every location differs and I rarely use dredging sand for moulding.
6tyre loading........max 12 bags
10 tyre loading....20 bags

bixton:


Every location differs and I rarely use dredging sand for moulding.
6tyre loading........max 12 bags
10 tyre loading....20 bags

Is this dredging sand different from the regular sharp sand?
Can u put your numbers of tyre per tons. e.g 6tyre = 5tons. 20=so so tons.
Thanks.

Dominionng:


White Carrara.
Nigeria 60x60. N2,900/sqm
Spanish 60x60. N4,200/sqm(presently scarce)
Spanish 80x80. N5,200/sqm

which is the best?

skelefish:

Is this dredging sand different from the regular sharp sand?
Can u put your numbers of tyre per tons. e.g 6tyre = 5tons. 20=so so tons.
Thanks.

6tyre falls between 10 -15 tons depending on bucket size and sand loading.
Dredging sand in my area in the lay man's terms does not really have "teeth".
So depending on your location and cost implication, some of us use "diving sand"(local mining).

skelefish:

i.e in order;
kitchen wall cabinet
Floor tiles
Ground cabinet

My order
After plastering
Tiles floor
Put ground and wall cabinet
Put tiles on the kitchen wall

aonag:


which is the best?

You mean best size?

It's based on preference, but the bigger the better.

Dominionng:


You mean best size?

It's based on preference, but the bigger the better.

80 by 80 it is.. if i fit see 120 x 120 sef I no mind..

aonag:

80 by 80 it is.. if i fit see 120 x 120 sef I no mind..

Chief consider this, tile size I’d dependent on the room size and the illusion that you’re trying to create.

Are you trying to make a too big of a room look smaller or make a small room look bigger.

Any help would be appreciated. I received a list of electrical supplies to purchase, it contains "Nos" on most of the item. Like (Nos 15A socket) or (Nos water heater switch). Is this a brand or requirement?

EgunMogaji:


Chief consider this, tile size I’d dependent on the room size and the illusion that you’re trying to create.

Are you trying to make a too big of a room look smaller or make a small room look bigger.

I don't care really, I really need to cover 700sqm of internal floor and uniformly too with what supposed to be looking like smaller materials. Well, Although i have never thought of what you just said before.

aonag:


I don't care really, I really need to cover 700sqm of internal floor and uniformly too with what supposed to be looking like smaller materials. Well, Although i have never thought of what you just said before.

If it were me I would

1) spend time looking on Houzz dot com, see what others have done from an international perspective.

2) spend time on Skimanski and RichYoungRuler threads to see what they did from a Nigerian perspective.

3) talk to you tile guy in detail to see what he needs to do a good job. Can he really handle 80x80, can his equipment cut it

I apologize if I’m making it too cumbersome but I’m anal like that.

You will see and use your floor every time you’re in the house.

nwaorlu:
Any help would be appreciated. I received a list of electrical supplies to purchase, it contains "Nos" on most of the item. Like (Nos 15A socket) or (Nos water heater switch). Is this a brand or requirement?

Forget about the Nos. It should be a certain quantity, so they have to count how many you need. Its not a brand name but the type of item you need. Contact Allcopacetic here for his catalog for "what you see, is what you get". Get familiar with the item before your electrician get you banktrupt.

Hajji M.

mufutau55:


Forget about the Nos. It should be a certain quantity, so they have to count how many you need. Its not a brand name but the type of item you need. Contact Allcopacetic herw for his catalog for "what you see, is what you get". Get familiar with the item before your electrician get you banktrupt.

Hajji M.

Thanks Oga Haji. I will contact Allcopacetic.

aonag:

80 by 80 it is.. if i fit see 120 x 120 sef I no mind..

you have to consider space and design na. Like I said, it's all boils down to preference. If you want it plain and you have space to play with, then that will be fine.

And you seriously have to consider this too

EgunMogaji:


Chief consider this, tile size I’d dependent on the room size and the illusion that you’re trying to create.

Are you trying to make a too big of a room look smaller or make a small room look bigger.

nwaorlu:
Any help would be appreciated. I received a list of electrical supplies to purchase, it contains "Nos" on most of the item. Like (Nos 15A socket) or (Nos water heater switch). Is this a brand or requirement?

Before I conclude he's trying to dupe you, everyone uses Nos (number). But he just has to put a certain number before the "Nos".

If he writes "12 nos of 15A switch Goodman brand" then it's fine.

You can even count all the switches you need in your house by yourself OR from your drawing OR buy the switches for him with 1 or 2 extras.

Dominionng:


you have to consider space and design na. Like I said, it's all boils down to preference. If you want it plain and you have space to play with, then that will be fine.

And you seriously have to consider this too

my eye for design is too top notch and i know this. i have come to realize that simplicity is the best form of creativity and design and this is the reason i dont mind using one kind of tiling to cover the whole space. (maybe) except for kitchen and toilet and bathroom because i would like an instance that the same design for floor tiles work with the tile design for the walls too.

EgunMogaji:


If it were me I would

1) spend time looking on Houzz dot com, see what others have done from an international perspective.

2) spend time on Skimanski and RichYoungRuler threads to see what they did from a Nigerian perspective.

3) talk to you tile guy in detail to see what he needs to do a good job. Can he really handle 80x80, can his equipment cut it

I apologize if I’m making it too cumbersome but I’m anal like that.

You will see and use your floor every time you’re in the house.

thanks for your advice. i like it hot. i am on houzz and i already have told my 3d interior designer everything i want and how i like my interior to be. il rather start there and work it up to reality than designing in my head and hoping it comes out that way in reality. he is just the person i am waiting for then when i am talking to anybody who has to do something for me, we should all be on the same page given that they are also seeing what i am seeing and not an instance where i expect them to see what i am thinking. no offence il pass on those threads. those designs are too overcrowded, and heavy on my eyes.. most nigeria designers need to learn the use of colour combos and be smart in their designs..

nwaorlu:
Any help would be appreciated. I received a list of electrical supplies to purchase, it contains "Nos" on most of the item. Like (Nos 15A socket) or (Nos water heater switch). Is this a brand or requirement?

Can u forward the list here?

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

One of several structures built by an Indigenous Company

Built from Scratch in Just 7 weeks using shipping containers ( as carcass) and other innovative green products..... It's amazing what can be done with creative thinking and the right resources
.
The advantages of such pre-engineered green houses are so numerous, It's a wonder this form of architecture is not widely adopted.

Exterior Looks.....Post Cladding

Interiors & Finishing

I particularly love the Ingenious staircase idea

mufutau55:


Forget about the Nos. It should be a certain quantity, so they have to count how many you need. Its not a brand name but the type of item you need. Contact Allcopacetic herw for his catalog for "what you see, is what you get". Get familiar with the item before your electrician get you banktrupt.

Hajji M.

Thanks for the kind referral Sir.