Building a house in Trinidad

[Redman]

Is this for Trinidad alone or the entire world ? Should the shipping costs decrease after corona ?

It’s world wide ...and we coming off of reduced activity from last year, but are still operating under COVID restrictions there are bottlenecks along the entire supply chain out of the Far East.

Shipping to the west has essentially doubled in cost, and ships at anchor or in holding patterns are at record levels as they have to wait to offload in LA.

Until that works itself out...everything is costing more.

[Chimera]

only buy tiles at tile warehouse eh

dont make the mistake of buying any sink or toilet or faucet.

i bounce my head REAL bad there

[pugboy]

always buy toilet and faucet you can get parts for
all them fancy button push toilets you have to be real careful

i have a toto toilet, flushing any size load and only uses a simple rubber flapper flush valve

only buy tiles at tile warehouse eh

dont make the mistake of buying any sink or toilet or faucet.

i bounce my head REAL bad there

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Doing an entire house atm...so im looking around, went to expression and it was blehh, gonna tackle warehouse and classic this week

[Chimera]

i feel them selling a fake armitage shanks line of toilets

the quality real different and the internals real different from all other places.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Armitage today is not like long ago...still wish i could find good quality armitage. What are the other go to brands these days?

[st7]

what's a decent brand for a toilet though? i not a fan of the small ones they selling all over

[shake d livin wake d dead]

I know about armitage, toto, kohler and berkley

[carluva]

Shakes, lemme give you some tips.

Explore other options for flooring for the house such as wood, laminate or luxury vinyl planks. Nothing is more horrid than waking up in the morning and stepping in cold tiles. Tiles also have a high cost per SF installed when you factor in thinset, spacers, grout and possible floor levelling. Not to mention the mess to clean after.

Other flooring options may cost the same as tiles but are easier to install, more aesthetically pleasing and just as easier to maintain. I'm an advocate for luxury vinyl planks. They are available in waterproof options, have wood finished patterns and can be installed in a day or less, depending on size of room. I did a floor before Xmas using the luxury vinyl planks and the room was done in less than two hours. Cleanup was a breeze and we wer back in the room shortly after. If you interested, I'll send you a contact for high quality floors out of the US. Look at Shaw floors online.

Regarding toilets and sanitary ware, stick to what you know. I have Twyfords toilets and sinks right through. I bought them at Anthony P Scott Limited. Do not buy Twyfords anywhere else as the chances of getting a knock off a high. Then you'll end up in problems. Twyfords have been bought out by Geberit now. So if you get the Geberit from AP Scott, it's the same good Twyfords quality. Plus, the parts are available from them and they last long.

Toilet brands I'd stick to are Twyfords/Geberit from AP Scott, Kohler from Mirror Mirror, Armitage Shanks, but I don't know who sells them and American Standard (I believe that's sold at Samlalsingh's or SWS, but I know it's one of them on Union Road Marabella). Lotus is good as well I believe.

Fixtures... Stick to the good ones like Delta, Moen, Kohler and Pfister (all which you can get online and locally). Cobra is also quite good and only available locally.

[Chimera]

luxury vinyl planks are awesome

like $18 a sq ft to purchase but be advised theres a massive difference in grades and quality
home mart in el socorro has great quality i find at the best price

cw interiors is insanely expensive but has the best quality.


and installers charge 3-5$ per sq ft
one day install. no dust or other issues

will post up some pictures of a kitchen/living room floor i did recently.

[pugboy]

plumbing solutions is agent for toto i believe
they are the best toilets in the world
don’t take my word, check yourself

Armitage today is not like long ago...still wish i could find good quality armitage. What are the other go to brands these days?

[shake d livin wake d dead]

plumbing solutions is agent for toto i believe
they are the best toilets in the world
don’t take my word, check yourself

Armitage today is not like long ago...still wish i could find good quality armitage. What are the other go to brands these days?

Read many articles on TOTO...top class indeed!!!

Shakes, lemme give you some tips.

Explore other options for flooring for the house such as wood, laminate or luxury vinyl planks. Nothing is more horrid than waking up in the morning and stepping in cold tiles. Tiles also have a high cost per SF installed when you factor in thinset, spacers, grout and possible floor levelling. Not to mention the mess to clean after.

Other flooring options may cost the same as tiles but are easier to install, more aesthetically pleasing and just as easier to maintain. I'm an advocate for luxury vinyl planks. They are available in waterproof options, have wood finished patterns and can be installed in a day or less, depending on size of room. I did a floor before Xmas using the luxury vinyl planks and the room was done in less than two hours. Cleanup was a breeze and we wer back in the room shortly after. If you interested, I'll send you a contact for high quality floors out of the US. Look at Shaw floors online.

Regarding toilets and sanitary ware, stick to what you know. I have Twyfords toilets and sinks right through. I bought them at Anthony P Scott Limited. Do not buy Twyfords anywhere else as the chances of getting a knock off a high. Then you'll end up in problems. Twyfords have been bought out by Geberit now. So if you get the Geberit from AP Scott, it's the same good Twyfords quality. Plus, the parts are available from them and they last long.

Toilet brands I'd stick to are Twyfords/Geberit from AP Scott, Kohler from Mirror Mirror, Armitage Shanks, but I don't know who sells them and American Standard (I believe that's sold at Samlalsingh's or SWS, but I know it's one of them on Union Road Marabella). Lotus is good as well I believe.

Fixtures... Stick to the good ones like Delta, Moen, Kohler and Pfister (all which you can get online and locally). Cobra is also quite good and only available locally.

Thanks much man...thanks much...I was going the porcelain route mainly due to long lasting and well the several horror stories I heard about laminate flooring etc....shrugs shoulders....pics of the vinyl planks would be nice if you dont mind. I already had the intentions of spending that extra $ on tiles so anything else which is just as good is more than welcome.

The building is 45x30 with a 20x18 garage, 3 baths. Tile expression quoted me 75k for tiles tinset grout spacers. My biggest fear believe it or not is finding cupboard men....FACEPALM

[Chimera]

Excuse the mess and ignore the random.objects all over the tables and chairs

[Chimera]

That costing you 40k maximum with the vinyl planks installed. No worries about tiles not straight and extreme dust from tile cutting. Quick quick install.

And this one waterproof.
I soaked a piece in a bucket of water for 2 weeks to see if it would.affect it

[Blaze d Chalice]

These thing make sense here?
Or is it begging Quamie to rob you?

[pugboy]

one thing, if your house using a septic tank, a rubber flapper toilet is not advised as if the flapper rubber gets stiff and leaks and water runs continuously into the bowl without you knowing it will flood your cesspit. In such cases a toilet with elephant type syphon is the better option.

[adnj]

That costing you 40k maximum with the vinyl planks installed. No worries about tiles not straight and extreme dust from tile cutting. Quick quick install.

And this one waterproof.
I soaked a piece in a bucket of water for 2 weeks to see if it would.affect it

Your tile installer should have been using a wet tile saw. There is no dust.

[carluva]

That is the room we did over just before Xmas last year. That room was 22 x 12 and material and labour was about 8000 or so including flooring and base moulding. No glue as the install is snap and lock.

I did my floors with Fantastic Floors TT. Google them and arrange a site visit. Trust me, the guy who is also the owner is very professional and courteous. His professionalism alone is reason to use the floors. Plus, the line he carries is Shaw which is one of the best rates brands in the US for style and durability.

There is another company, Dekker Ltd., that represents Karndean brand out of Europe. Those floors are great as well but their customer service sucks. After speaking and emailing them, I am still awaiting my site visit. I won't recommend them for that simple reason.

CW interiors is nice, but as PS said, expensive.

Call Fantastic Floors TT and you'll understand the benefits of the LVP.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

one thing, if your house using a septic tank, a rubber flapper toilet is not advised as if the flapper rubber gets stiff and leaks and water runs continuously into the bowl without you knowing it will flood your cesspit. In such cases a toilet with elephant type syphon is the better option.

Wasa have a new soakway system up East mainly due to the high water table..id take a few pics of already built ones and step by step pics of when im about to start mine

[carluva]

Agreed. Looks good man!

That costing you 40k maximum with the vinyl planks installed. No worries about tiles not straight and extreme dust from tile cutting. Quick quick install.

And this one waterproof.
I soaked a piece in a bucket of water for 2 weeks to see if it would.affect it

[shake d livin wake d dead]

That is the room we did over just before Xmas last year. That room was 22 x 12 and material and labour was about 8000 or so including flooring and base moulding. No glue as the install is snap and lock.

I did my floors with Fantastic Floors TT. Google them and arrange a site visit. Trust me, the guy who is also the owner is very professional and courteous. His professionalism alone is reason to use the floors. Plus, the line he carries is Shaw which is one of the best rates brands in the US for style and durability.

There is another company, Dekker Ltd., that represents Karndean brand out of Europe. Those floors are great as well but their customer service sucks. After speaking and emailing them, I am still awaiting my sure visit. I won't recommend them for that simple reason.

CW interiors is nice, but as PS said, expensive.

Call Fantastic Floors TT and you'll understand the benefits of the LVP.IMG_20201219_191819375.jpegIMG_20201218_222148052.jpeg

Is it the pic or there is a slight belly in the first pic?

[pugboy]

interested to know this design
it is a problem occurring everywhere, many persons are cheating and running overflow direct into box drains
which may or may not be legal code

one thing, if your house using a septic tank, a rubber flapper toilet is not advised as if the flapper rubber gets stiff and leaks and water runs continuously into the bowl without you knowing it will flood your cesspit. In such cases a toilet with elephant type syphon is the better option.

Wasa have a new soakway system up East mainly due to the high water table..id take a few pics of already built ones and step by step pics of when im about to start mine

[pugboy]

them vinyl looking real good

[Chimera]

Mine is actually spc flooring
It pretty heavy and rigid

[Dave]

Vinyl has certainly come a long way!

[carluva]

Lol. No belly. That's the pic.

That is the room we did over just before Xmas last year. That room was 22 x 12 and material and labour was about 8000 or so including flooring and base moulding. No glue as the install is snap and lock.

I did my floors with Fantastic Floors TT. Google them and arrange a site visit. Trust me, the guy who is also the owner is very professional and courteous. His professionalism alone is reason to use the floors. Plus, the line he carries is Shaw which is one of the best rates brands in the US for style and durability.

There is another company, Dekker Ltd., that represents Karndean brand out of Europe. Those floors are great as well but their customer service sucks. After speaking and emailing them, I am still awaiting my sure visit. I won't recommend them for that simple reason.

CW interiors is nice, but as PS said, expensive.

Call Fantastic Floors TT and you'll understand the benefits of the LVP.IMG_20201219_191819375.jpegIMG_20201218_222148052.jpeg

Is it the pic or there is a slight belly in the first pic?

[$h0Ck@]

interested to know this design
it is a problem occurring everywhere, many persons are cheating and running overflow direct into box drains
which may or may not be legal code

one thing, if your house using a septic tank, a rubber flapper toilet is not advised as if the flapper rubber gets stiff and leaks and water runs continuously into the bowl without you knowing it will flood your cesspit. In such cases a toilet with elephant type syphon is the better option.

Wasa have a new soakway system up East mainly due to the high water table..id take a few pics of already built ones and step by step pics of when im about to start mine

I am also interested in this design. PM or post more info plz.

[supercharged turbo]

What's the maximum height a perimeter wall and backwall(wall between neighbour) can be?

[shake d livin wake d dead]

interested to know this design
it is a problem occurring everywhere, many persons are cheating and running overflow direct into box drains
which may or may not be legal code

one thing, if your house using a septic tank, a rubber flapper toilet is not advised as if the flapper rubber gets stiff and leaks and water runs continuously into the bowl without you knowing it will flood your cesspit. In such cases a toilet with elephant type syphon is the better option.

Wasa have a new soakway system up East mainly due to the high water table..id take a few pics of already built ones and step by step pics of when im about to start mine

I am also interested in this design. PM or post more info plz.

Id see how best I could explain the system until I go to the place to take pics of one we did at an apartment building (ideally, that entire development only has approval for that system)

You have your septic tank as per normz. 4" lines running into a filtration box which is 30' ft long x 4' deep x 4' wide. Inside that box, is a 4' pipe with holes on either side for water to drain out into the rubble stone below.

From this box, there is a chlorine box which allows the owner to treat the water that is released into the drain (at least once every 3 months, tablets are placed in here).

Specs to build are as follows: 5' away from the boundary and you need to sacrifice at least 50ft of land in length by 4ft in width, to get this system going...Id get those pics going soon

[pugboy]

ok, i think they call the long part a rubble train which acts like a shallow soakaway
a long 4ft wide drain is a tall order to get from many existing properties

i have heard some industrial places use a pump to lift the main tank water into their own chlorine treatment box