Congratulations on coming to the end of your renovation journey. We hope that the process has been smooth and enjoyable as you see your dream home become a reality.

We are glad to have been a part of it and wish you the very best as you embark on your new adventure of moving in and starting life in your new home.

We’ve a whole range of home appliances to keep your new home in tip-top shape.

Air extraction rate: Used to measure the rate of airflow in m3 per hour (a good extractor hood should have an air extraction power to move 6 to 12 times the volume of air in the kitchen in an hour)

Ampere (A): The rate of flow of electricity through electric wires (in Singapore, the typical 3-pin plug used for general electrical appliances is 13A. Air-conditioners use a rounded 15A 3-pin plug)

BTU: Stands for British Thermal Unit to measure the cooling power of air-conditioner units

Built-in appliance: An appliance that needs to be fitted within a casing before installation onto the cabinetry

Built-under appliance: An appliance that does not go into a casing and is mounted directly unto the cabinetry

Cabinetry: another term for carpentry

Carcass: The structural frame of a cabinet used to organize and position each compartment

Casement window: A window that swings outwards sideways

Cement screed: Flooring or wall finishing constructed using cement (from June 2015 onwards, only pre-packed cement can be used for HDB renovation. It is slightly pricier but will result in more uniform finishes and a cleaner environment)

Cabinetry: The structural frame of a cabinet used to organise and position each compartment

Cornice: Decorative feature installed at the upper part of the wall and ceiling

Cove Light: Indirect lighting that can is built into ledges or recesses in the ceiling or wall that hides lighting fixtures for a very clean look.

Fuse: Protects electrical appliances against damage due to overloading or power surges

Grouting: The process of filling gaps left after the construction process with a mixture of cement and other chemicals

Haulage: The commercial transport of construction materials”

Chemical Cement: adhesive used for overlaying tiles

Laminated Flooring: A synthetic flooring product that is economical, durable and easy to maintain

Louver: An opening with horizontal panes to allow air passage while guarding against rain and sunlight

Masonry: Wall, floor or ceiling constructed using a cement-based material

Pelmet: a drop-down element to cover curtain tracks or sliding door tracks

Rough-in: the distance between the centre of the WC floor opening and the wall. This is important if the owner wishes to change the toilet.

Skirtings: Narrow boards around the margin of a floor

Trap: A bend in a water pipe to hold water so that gases will not get into the home (comes in 2 main types: P-trap and S-trap)

Top hung window: A window that swings outwards on its horizontal top edge

Vinyl Flooring: a popular new type of resilient flooring made from the artificial composite vinyl that has superior moisture-resistance

Veneer: a very thin slice of wood glued onto a core material to form panels that look like wood for cabinetry