smartnoni:
Please i need advice on the best door to use for my building ..external doors(security doors )and internal doors
I heard this imported doors are just fiber
This is my personal house, a duplex..i need something nice

if you like this, I can make it for you. Though it's a bit more expensive than the usual local doors. I already did it for a fellow here which invertedhammer can confirm of the superiority and quality

EgunMogaji2:


Your opinion and I disagree.

We use it extensively in the USA. Stop limiting yourself Sir.

Hahaha Baba
The dishes we cook in Nigeria and the way we use our kitchen is quite different from that in the US........except you mean to say you have it installed in the kitchen of your Nigerian house.....

GRANITE
Lagos, Nigeria
30tons Load Capacity
@₦230,000

... beyond imagination

bixton:


Hahaha Baba
The dishes we cook in Nigeria and the way we use our kitchen is quite different from that in the US........except you mean to say you have it installed in the kitchen of your Nigerian house.....

I don’t subscribe to the idea of Nigeria being unique. My current kitchen is open to the dining and living and no issues. Wallpaper works in kitchens. Not the cheapest Chinese junk but good quality ones.

I don’t like wallpapers, I don’t use them so you won’t see the in my house but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to use.

EgunMogaji2:


Your opinion and I disagree.

We use it extensively in the USA. Stop limiting yourself Sir.

I second the disagreement.
Lol.
Used it for a client like two years back and I'm yet to be called for correction, I used it off the cooker n sink area though.
That it hasn't been used by him or seen near him doesn't mean it's not possible, I had to do google search for like two days and make calls before I went ahead with it when the client's wife was so adamant with her choice of it.

diordaves:


My experience a couple of years ago:

#The professional Estate Valuers charged 2.5%

#They valued the property and I agreed to sell at a certain amount (e.g N1,000)

#However, there was a significant clause in the contract that said I (the seller) will only accept the maximum offer on the table.

A couple of weeks later, the Valuers came with an offer of 1k BUT it was a company buying and there are insiders on the deal, so I will receive a cheque for 2k and I will make back a cheque for 1k to the valuer to give back to the company insiders.

To me, this wasn't right. The contract says I will only accept the maximum offer on the table, so laundering 1k in the name of insider dealing is leaving money on the table and a situation I didn't want to be in. So I did not accept the offer and decommissioned the Estate Valuers. They tried convincing me that it is just padding, but I saw it differently. I saw it, that the property was deliberately undervalued by the Estate Valuers.

The property was sold directly less than a year later for 3.2K.

Moral of the story:

@Egun watch out for fake and undervaluation of the property and be prepared for such shenanigans. Sign a contract with the realtor and be very specific about the offer (and nature of the offer) you will accept. Spyder is right. Selling a property in Nigeria is fraught with loads of shenanigns.

There is the situation of overvaluation (unmanaged expectation by the seller) and fraudulent undervaluation by realtors. So watch out.

I appreciate your post, a lot.

I’ve reserved myself to selling the house direct. Luckily I don’t need to sell it to start my next project, I just hate having two personal houses.

The shenanigans did already start with the valuer. Shameful.

Thanks all.

smartnoni:
Please i need advice on the best door to use for my building ..external doors(security doors )and internal doors
I heard this imported doors are just fiber
This is my personal house, a duplex..i need something nice

Please don’t use local door for your doors in your private residence.

Research good foreign doors from good sellers.

hamtabfawaz:


Regardless of the Quality Sir, it's not Suitable....

I disagree. It’s very suitable.

Folks, please don’t limit your clients projects by your shortsightedness. Expand your horizon by researching well and maybe do tests.

dongc:


You can combine....Well....my kitchen is mostly wallpaper only have tiles behind cooker and dish/wash areas.... which are located in same wall...dining and refrigerator and storage areas are all wallpaper...same room...cheers

Excellent.

They’ll start saying the food we cook in Nigerian kitchen as if it’s not the same food that I’m cooking in my kitchen in the USA.

sinorte:


Please I need help! We are at a DIY stage of this project.

What are the materials really required for the production of interlocking stones? I understand stone dust is better, and that's what we planned to use if not for cost. But can I really use sharp sand as substitute, just as the artisan suggested?

He's also positing that granite will form part of the mixture (when sand is used) to produce the stones. What granite size do you think is ideal? Please help me with these information. Na beg I dey.

Abeg make una help me with information. I no wan enter one chance

@N3xt
I read up your article on the subject matter on KoboCity. Thanks for that. But it didn't answer the question on the suitability of sharp sand to make the stones.

EgunMogaji2:


I appreciate your post, a lot.

I’ve reserved myself to selling the house direct. Luckily I don’t need to sell it to start my next project, I just hate having two personal houses.

The shenanigans did already start with the valuer. Shameful.

Thanks all.

Better option to sell directly. When it comes to property sales, Nigeria is not as structured as we are used to overseas. No regulator, no ombudsman. You may as well be selling guguru and groundnut by the road side.

sinorte:


Abeg make una help me with information. I no wan enter one chance

@N3xt
I read up your article on the subject matter on KoboCity. Thanks for that. But it didn't answer the question on the suitability of sharp sand to make the stones.

1. Interlocking stones are not load bearing components so you don’t need granite. You can use it only if you want, then you are advised to use half inch granite.
2. Using stone dust all through is bad for your stones. You should combine stone dust with sharp sand (gutter sand or washed sand will give the best results). The mix ratio should be 60:40 (sharpsand : stone dust). If you use only stone dust, it wouldn’t take time to erode. Stone dust help you achieve a fine finish but they are not strong for bonding.

Your mix ratio matters too, remember.

Aimolatunde1:


1. Interlocking stones are not load bearing components so you don’t need granite. You can use it only if you want, then you are advised to use half inch granite.
2. Using stone dust all through is bad for your stones. You should combine stone dust with sharp sand (gutter sand or washed sand will give the best results). The mix ratio should be 60:40 (sharpsand : stone dust). If you use only stone dust, it wouldn’t take time to erode. Stone dust help you achieve a fine finish but they are not strong for bonding.

Your mix ratio matters too, remember.

Thank you sir. This is much appreciated.

What I understood from your post is that I can use sharp sand, cement and half inch granite to make the stones (in the right ratio), in a situation where the cost of the stone dust is too much for me. Please confirm.

sinorte:


Thank you sir. This is much appreciated.

What I understood from your post is that I can use sharp sand, cement and half inch granite to make the stones (in the right ratio), in a situation where the cost of the stone dust is too much for me. Please confirm.

Yes, you can and as a matter of fact Ikorodu folks like using sharp sand and granite a lot. I've worked with them and it do work fine.

I dey busy ni but it is all for good. I'm sorry for the late reply

n3xt:


Yes, you can and as a matter of fact Ikorodu folks like using sharp sand and granite a lot. I've worked with them and it do work fine.

I dey busy ni but it is all for good. I'm sorry for the late reply

Thank you sir. Much appreciated

michlins:
if you like this, I can make it for you. Though it's a bit more expensive than the usual local doors. I already did it for a fellow here which invertedhammer can confirm of the superiority and quality

What are the sizes of those entrance doors?

sinorte:


Thank you sir. This is much appreciated.

What I understood from your post is that I can use sharp sand, cement and half inch granite to make the stones (in the right ratio), in a situation where the cost of the stone dust is too much for me. Please confirm.

The following are combinations (at the right ratio);
a. Stone dust + sharp sand
b. Stone dust + sharp sand + 1/2” granite
c. sharp sand + 1/2” granite
d. sharp sand alone
all with cement.

It’s advisable you use stone dust (for the fine finish y’know you’d still get good results without it) but do NOT use it without sharp sand.

Happy Sunday to you all customer and friends i wish you wonderful celebration

Aimolatunde1:


The following are combinations (at the right ratio);
a. Stone dust + sharp sand
b. Stone dust + sharp sand + 1/2” granite
c. sharp sand + 1/2” granite
d. sharp sand alone
all with cement.

It’s advisable you use stone dust (for the fine finish y’know you’d still get good results without it) but do NOT use it without sharp sand.

What will happen if he use only stone dust for his production? I've over 25,000sqm without sharp sand and there has never been any issue.

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EgunMogaji2:


Please don’t use local door for your doors in your private residence.

Research good foreign doors from good sellers.

Local door get class ooo. This is a local door

I think this discussion about interlocking stones and the requirements for making them are location based. Here in Enugu, we dont have and dont use stone dust to make interlocking stones, they use sharp sand and very small granite like 3/8 or less. It still lasts for very long. I will break one interlocking tile left from the one they made for my house compound floor 5 years ago and we will see what is inside later today.

Jasobry:


Local door get class ooo. This is a local door

I was expecting to see picture of a door na

EgunMogaji2:


This is incorrect for my circle.

We are used to certain water pressures from the USA so we add booster pumps.

Hence if I’m going to be doing that then there’s no need for natural weak pressure.

To each his own.

Hello Chief,

I am interested in your conversation about water pressure and booster pumps as i am facing a related low-water pressure issue.

Recently i bought a fully automatic Hisense washing machine to be used at my place. After the installation at home ( to the water inlets) , we powered the machine and water wasnt going in. ( But the machine works pretty well if filled with water manually by pouring water into it).

The machine was returned to the dealership who also sent it to the service center for diagnosis and repairs, but later the machine was returned with an “OK” service status.

After several tests at my place we discovered that the water pressure from my tanks was too low to open the selenoid inlet valves which was amazing because the tanks are about 5 feet above the ground and are huge GP Tanks.

I had to test the machine again by connecting it directly to the 1.5HP submersive pump supplying water to the tanks, then the machine inlet valves were properly opened under that amount of pressure.

Right now i’m setting for installing water booster pump specifically for just the washing machine ( the house water supply works pretty fine and i dont want to go through the headache of raising the tanks higher, which i dont even think would be a sufficient fix )

Do have recommendations on where i can get the water booster pumps from either within Lagos or if it’s waybill-able and do you know of any plumber who can install it in such a way that it works perfectly with the washing machine with no alteration to the washing machine ( washing machine is still under 1 year warranty )?

Also considering that the washing machine only expects to take in water on few occasions during the operation cycle.

If you were in my shoes how would you DIY this?

Cc: n3xt

EgunMogaji2:


I disagree. It’s very suitable.

Folks, please don’t limit your clients projects by your shortsightedness. Expand your horizon by researching well and maybe do tests.

Your Point is Noted Sir... Different stuff for different folks. Although I wouldn't recommend a wallpaper in the kitchen for my clients, i would prefer to explore better Options.



Please Note: The Kitchen usually has high Temperature due to the heated activities, Where Steam and Moisture do set in, & that's not good for a wallpaper.

Moisture or Steam could ruin your Wallpaper!!!

That's That ....
||||

Oga Mi, what's My Percentage if I can get a buyer for your Omi Adio/Ibadan lands ?

omanzo02:

What are the sizes of those entrance doors?

7ft by 3ft sir but could be customized for your build

wane01:


Hello Chief,

I am interested in your conversation about water pressure and booster pumps as i am facing a related low-water pressure issue.

Recently i bought a fully automatic Hisense washing machine to be used at my place. After the installation at home ( to the water inlets) , we powered the machine and water wasnt going in. ( But the machine works pretty well if filled with water manually by pouring water into it).

The machine was returned to the dealership who also sent it to the service center for diagnosis and repairs, but later the machine was returned with an “OK” service status.

After several tests at my place we discovered that the water pressure from my tanks was too low to open the selenoid inlet valves which was amazing because the tanks are about 5 feet above the ground and are huge GP Tanks.

I had to test the machine again by connecting it directly to the 1.5HP submersive pump supplying water to the tanks, then the machine inlet valves were properly opened under that amount of pressure.

Right now i’m setting for installing water booster pump specifically for just the washing machine ( the house water supply works pretty fine and i dont want to go through the headache of raising the tanks higher, which i dont even think would be a sufficient fix )

Do have recommendations on where i can get the water booster pumps from either within Lagos or if it’s waybill-able and do you know of any plumber who can install it in such a way that it works perfectly with the washing machine with no alteration to the washing machine ( washing machine is still under 1 year warranty )?

Also considering that the washing machine only expects to take in water on few occasions during the operation cycle.

If you were in my shoes how would you DIY this?

Cc: n3xt

If I were in your shoes I would have another look at the installation. What is the size of the pipe going into the washing machine? The pipe should be 3/4 inches. This increases pressure at the last mile. Check to ensure this has not been modified to suit the Nigerian way of plumbing. A bigger pipe dimension will reduce pressure.

Another option is to run direct a dedicated pipe straight from the water tower with the right pipe dimension. The electricians do same for things like cooker or a/c.

I will not rush to booster option just yet as the home water pressure is ok. I would explore the installation option first before bringing out the bazooka.

wane01:


Hello Chief,

I am interested in your conversation about water pressure and booster pumps as i am facing a related low-water pressure issue.

Recently i bought a fully automatic Hisense washing machine to be used at my place. After the installation at home ( to the water inlets) , we powered the machine and water wasnt going in. ( But the machine works pretty well if filled with water manually by pouring water into it).

The machine was returned to the dealership who also sent it to the service center for diagnosis and repairs, but later the machine was returned with an “OK” service status.

After several tests at my place we discovered that the water pressure from my tanks was too low to open the selenoid inlet valves which was amazing because the tanks are about 5 feet above the ground and are huge GP Tanks.

I had to test the machine again by connecting it directly to the 1.5HP submersive pump supplying water to the tanks, then the machine inlet valves were properly opened under that amount of pressure.

Right now i’m setting for installing water booster pump specifically for just the washing machine ( the house water supply works pretty fine and i dont want to go through the headache of raising the tanks higher, which i dont even think would be a sufficient fix )

Do have recommendations on where i can get the water booster pumps from either within Lagos or if it’s waybill-able and do you know of any plumber who can install it in such a way that it works perfectly with the washing machine with no alteration to the washing machine ( washing machine is still under 1 year warranty )?

Also considering that the washing machine only expects to take in water on few occasions during the operation cycle.

If you were in my shoes how would you DIY this?

Cc: n3xt

picture of the water tank in comparison to your building will help sir

hamtabfawaz:


Your Point is Noted Sir... Different stuff for different folks. Although I wouldn't recommend a wallpaper in the kitchen for my clients, i would prefer to explore better Options.



Please Note: The Kitchen usually has high Temperature due to the heated activities, Where Steam and Moisture do set in, & that's not good for a wallpaper.

Moisture or Steam could ruin your Wallpaper!!!

That's That ....
||||

Oga Mi, what's My Percentage if I can get a buyer for your Omi Adio/Ibadan lands ?

Use eba/garri/fufu/akpu to fix your wallpaper.

But on the flipside sha, that's just an excuse... I'd do it in my kitchen and nothing will happen to the wallpaper. Do kitchen cabinets like moisture or steam? NO! Yet we use plywoods (hdf and mdfs) and NOT steel or concrete to make our cabinets without worries.

Before we start all these tiles, cabinet craze, we used to have wallpaper inside our cabinets to make it nice and nothing dey do am except that cockroach love eating those paper.

I'd use wallpaper creatively in my kitchen.

wane01:


Hello Chief,

I am interested in your conversation about water pressure and booster pumps as i am facing a related low-water pressure issue.

Recently i bought a fully automatic Hisense washing machine to be used at my place. After the installation at home ( to the water inlets) , we powered the machine and water wasnt going in. ( But the machine works pretty well if filled with water manually by pouring water into it).

The machine was returned to the dealership who also sent it to the service center for diagnosis and repairs, but later the machine was returned with an “OK” service status.

After several tests at my place we discovered that the water pressure from my tanks was too low to open the selenoid inlet valves which was amazing because the tanks are about 5 feet above the ground and are huge GP Tanks.

I had to test the machine again by connecting it directly to the 1.5HP submersive pump supplying water to the tanks, then the machine inlet valves were properly opened under that amount of pressure.

Right now i’m setting for installing water booster pump specifically for just the washing machine ( the house water supply works pretty fine and i dont want to go through the headache of raising the tanks higher, which i dont even think would be a sufficient fix )

Do have recommendations on where i can get the water booster pumps from either within Lagos or if it’s waybill-able and do you know of any plumber who can install it in such a way that it works perfectly with the washing machine with no alteration to the washing machine ( washing machine is still under 1 year warranty )?

Also considering that the washing machine only expects to take in water on few occasions during the operation cycle.

If you were in my shoes how would you DIY this?

Cc: n3xt

There are several merchant here selling booster pump. And installation of booster pump is not rocket science for plumbers wey sabi.

I have one useless plumber wey sabi work but I wont make mistake of asking you to send him money to buy the pump but he can carry out diagnosis and tell you what'll work best in your situation.

Where's your location?

n3xt:


There are several merchant here selling booster pump. And installation of booster pump is not rocket science for plumbers wey sabi.

I have one useless plumber wey sabi work but I wont make mistake of asking you to send him money to buy the pump but he can carry out diagnosis and tell you what'll work best in your situation.

Where's your location?

I stay within Lagos, Alimosho.

michlins:
picture of the water tank in comparison to your building will help sir

Thanks, will do this when home.

diordaves:


If I were in your shoes I would have another look at the installation. What is the size of the pipe going into the washing machine? The pipe should be 3/4 inches. This increases pressure at the last mile. Check to ensure this has not been modified to suit the Nigerian way of plumbing. A bigger pipe dimension will reduce pressure.

Another option is to run direct a dedicated pipe straight from the water tower with the right pipe dimension. The electricians do same for things like cooker or a/c.

I will not rush to booster option just yet as the home water pressure is ok. I would explore the installation option first before bringing out the bazooka.

This might work though.

I have similar issue with 2 tap backing each other.

One has 3/4 in pipe and the other has 1in pipe running water into the rooms. Interestingly, the installation with 3/4in pipe had more pressure than the one with 1in pipe.

Both tap are at the same level and they're just 1 foot away from each other but if you open both tap to fill 100l tank at the same time, the one outside will fill up 5 minutes earlier than the other one inside.