Plaster ceiling calculation

Ever wonder how to calculate plaster ceiling during house renovation?
Let me share the calculation here.

Example here:
Area: width*length (sqft)
Living room: 16*14 = 224 sqft
Dining room: 15*12 = 180 sqft
Kitchen: 15*11 = 165 sqft

(i) Flat plaster ceiling, market rate is from RM2.50 - RM2.80
Living room = RM560.00 (224*2.50) [sqft]*RM
Dining room = RM450.00 (180*2.50)
Kitchen = RM412.50 (165*2.50)

(ii) L-box. L-box market rate is around RM8.00
Living = RM480.00 (16+14+16+14)*8 [width+length+width+length]*RM
Dining = RM432.00 (15+12+15+12)*8

(iii) L-box with light through. L-box with light through market rate is around RM11.00
Living = RM660.00 (16+14+16+14)*11 [width+length+width+length]*RM
Dining = RM594.00 (15+12+15+12)*11

Flat plaster ceiling only, (i) = RM1422.50
Flat plaster ceiling + L-box, (i)+(ii) = RM2334.50
Flat plaster ceiling + L-box with light through, (i)+(iii) = RM2676.50

If you do not request, some contractor do not drill hole for you. So you must negotiate with him if you want to save cost. Anyway, for reference on drilling cost, circle hole: RM3, square hole: RM2

Before you do plaster ceiling, you may consider re-wiring your light points for downlight, spot light, L-box light through. Besides, fan point is also important. Note that re-wiring is another additional cost to be considered.

After you do plaster ceiling, you must paint it with wall sealer to enhance the adhesiveness of your new ceiling. Then apply 2 coats of paints. Note: Normally, they do not provide free painting.

More fancy design = more money
Do your own math now :O

When I did my plaster ceiling, power short-circuit happened. It was totally a nightmare that contractor took half day to troubleshoot the problem. Anyway, I heard from friends that this is very common to happen during when doing plaster ceiling.

Plaster ceiling guy drilled hole on my wiring :(

Close-view of broken wire

Plaster ceiling in progress

Light point for L-box light through

Finish product

Local MPVs

Same field playing now. 2 local MPVs: Perodua Alza & Proton Exora are on the market now. Which one will you buy?

In term of design, I prefer Alza, be in internal or external. In term of technology, I prefer Perodua technology which is supported by Toyota & Daihatsu.

If I have the money, I will not buy another Proton simply because of personal experience driving Proton Waja.

1. Power windows failure - SmartTag will solve the issue. At parking, just open door.
2. Unknown sound from engine - Turn your radio louder (assume you don't hear it. hahaha)
3. Absorber - change to other brand as long as not Kayaba
4. Front steering bush always run.
5. The list goes on....

Some credits to Proton Waja. Its handling, power are good. A comfortable car without all minor problems mentioned above. Suitable for family car.


Look at promotional ads from Proton Exora. IT THINKS. SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO. Comment: This slogan tries to say this car is suitable for brainless Exora drivers. No offense. Just my personal opinion on this slogan.

Perodua Alza - Car One Moment, MPV The Next

Good luck to new car buyers.

Bangkok, we're coming

AirAsia free seats is back. After discussion with wife, we wish to visit Hanoi & Yogyakarta. However, there is only one way free ticket. So it cost about RM200/person for 2 ways ticket (ticket + airport tax only). This 2 places only has 1 flight per day. So it is quite hard to get both way free and we feel not worth it (just in case we are not able to fly when time comes). So we look for other location, Bangkok. After a few tries, we found Bangkok ticket which cost us RM100/person for 2 ways ticket (ticket + airport tax only). Imagine save half. We will go Bangkok with a few Uni friends. Bangkok, we're coming.