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[Zzz]

I'm hoping to do a few touch ups to the walls and ceilings and wanted to get a hold of the paint colours they used. I haven't heard back from West Water for a colour match - does anyone here have any suggestions?

I know they can match in the store but they typically need a toonie sized piece of wall and I'm not wanting to take that off!

It might be designer white. That’s what I remember from when I was picking colours. It could have been changed in all that time though. I’d like to know as well if you find out!

[electriclemmon]

Anyone know what the regulations are with the visitor underground parking?

[scotto203]

The developer let my realtor know that they're planning to start doing walkthroughs next week for units on the 2nd floor of the South building. They're also expecting the occupancy inspection to occur mid-April.

[Moxuz]

I'm hoping to do a few touch ups to the walls and ceilings and wanted to get a hold of the paint colours they used. I haven't heard back from West Water for a colour match - does anyone here have any suggestions?

I know they can match in the store but they typically need a toonie sized piece of wall and I'm not wanting to take that off!

If you find out please let me know – I will need to buy some as well!

[Mary_s]

The developer let my realtor know that they're planning to start doing walkthroughs next week for units on the 2nd floor of the South building. They're also expecting the occupancy inspection to occur mid-April.

Do you have a plan to hire an inspector for your walkthrough? 

The reason That I asked is I am not sure to hire the inspection or not.

[MarkoJ]

 

Do you have a plan to hire an inspector for your walkthrough? 

The reason That I asked is I am not sure to hire the inspection or not.

 

 

I've been to 100+ deficiencies walk-throughs and while an inspector can be good value on a detached home, I haven't seen overwhelming value on brand new condos. 

[scotto203]

A notice has been sent out to buyers on the second floor of the South build with details on how to book a walkthrough of their unit - mine is scheduled for this Friday. The notice also says that they'll be seeking the occupancy inspection towards the end of this month.

 

 

Do you have a plan to hire an inspector for your walkthrough? 

The reason That I asked is I am not sure to hire the inspection or not.

 

 

I'm only planning to bring my realtor with me. I had a pretty bad experience with the quality (or lack thereof) of the finishing in my last new-build condo, but I didn't feel as though there was anything I missed that an inspector would've caught. I'll likely come a bit more prepared to this one with a checklist of my own, but as Marko mentioned in another post, most of the important things are covered by the new home warranty anyway.
 

[Mary_s]

A notice has been sent out to buyers on the second floor of the South build with details on how to book a walkthrough of their unit - mine is scheduled for this Friday. The notice also says that they'll be seeking the occupancy inspection towards the end of this month.

 

 

I'm only planning to bring my realtor with me. I had a pretty bad experience with the quality (or lack thereof) of the finishing in my last new-build condo, but I didn't feel as though there was anything I missed that an inspector would've caught. I'll likely come a bit more prepared to this one with a checklist of my own, but as Marko mentioned in another post, most of the important things are covered by the new home warranty anyway.

Thank you for your replay, Could you please share your checklist here, also please let us know if you see any specific issue during your inspection date because if your unit is on the second floor, your inspection date is sooner than our as we are on the 4th floor.

 

This is our first time that we buy a new condo so I want to make sure we haven't missed anything.

[scotto203]

 

Thank you for your replay, Could you please share your checklist here, also please let us know if you see any specific issue during your inspection date because if your unit is on the second floor, your inspection date is sooner than our as we are on the 4th floor.

 

This is our first time that we buy a new condo so I want to make sure we haven't missed anything.

 

I was planning on using this one, or something similar if I can find one specific to condos:

 

https://johnmacdonal...gh-package1.pdf

[Mary_s]

I was planning on using this one, or something similar if I can find one specific to condos:

 

https://johnmacdonal...gh-package1.pdf

Thank you so much

[Jenny]

Mary_s, have you already been given an inspection date for your place on the 4th? We are on the 3rd and I have literally no concept anymore of when we should be expecting to move. I’m sure someone has posted this before but what would be a place I could get in touch with someone who might have more details? Developer etc.. thanks!!

[Mary_s]

Mary_s, have you already been given an inspection date for your place on the 4th? We are on the 3rd and I have literally no concept anymore of when we should be expecting to move. I’m sure someone has posted this before but what would be a place I could get in touch with someone who might have more details? Developer etc.. thanks!!

Jenny, Actually, we are on the same page! I have no clue regarding the inspection date and occupancy permit.

 

But scotto203 mentioned that A notice has been sent out to buyers on the second floor of the South building with details on how to book a walkthrough of their unit and they'll be seeking the occupancy inspection towards the end of this month.

 

  regarding who you could get in touch with, every time I try to contact them they always refer me to Anna who is an interior designer of the building.

[anonymous456]

 

Paint update!  Unsure if this is for the walls or ceilings (which I believe are different) - found on one of the jugs in the south building elevator today

 

 

[laconic]

Lo sheen is often used on walls. In Promontory, the walls are low sheen but the ceilings are flat.

The same paint color is used for walls and ceilings but the sheen is enough to make a visible difference if you try to interchange them. The paint vendors have their own reference for competitive products but sometimes the sheen is a bit off. To be absolutely certain you might want to stick with the same vendor.

[Moxuz]

I wonder if different themes in each unit have a different white

[Victoria Watcher]

ya.  OK.

 

 

hold my paintbrush while i mix all these 5 gallon pails into this 30 gallon bucket.

 

 

[Birdhouse24]

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Paint update!  Unsure if this is for the walls or ceilings (which I believe are different) - found on one of the jugs in the south building elevator today

Well, sitting in my North building bedroom as I type this - the walls are a light grey, the ceiling is white, and the trim around the doors is white.  "Extra white" can't possibly mean the grey used on the walls hehe - but that's just my guess.  I think we need to call in an expert in the world of high fashion wall colour name schemes?

 

Edit: my suite theme was "Stone" if that matters

Edited by Birdhouse24, 09 April 2021 - 04:28 PM.

[Birdhouse24]

Having a bit of a crazy time with our fire alarm going off in the kitchen...

• Cooked bacon in the big oven 2 days ago - we burned it by accident - fire alarm went off (great! now we know it works)
• Cooked toast yesterday morning in the countertop oven (2 year old appliance) - no fire alarm went off
• Cooked tortillas in the same countertop oven yesterday night - wasn't even fully heated up to 350F - fire alarm went off after 4 mins of preheat
• Cooked pizza in the big oven today - fire alarm went off again after a few mins of preheating

Our neighbours must love us!

 

Anyone experience similar growing pains with new fire / smoke detectors?

[Moxuz]

Having a bit of a crazy time with our fire alarm going off in the kitchen...

• Cooked bacon in the big oven 2 days ago - we burned it by accident - fire alarm went off (great! now we know it works)
• Cooked toast yesterday morning in the countertop oven (2 year old appliance) - no fire alarm went off
• Cooked tortillas in the same countertop oven yesterday night - wasn't even fully heated up to 350F - fire alarm went off after 4 mins of preheat
• Cooked pizza in the big oven today - fire alarm went off again after a few mins of preheating

Our neighbours must love us!

Anyone experience similar growing pains with new fire / smoke detectors?

My fire alarm went off the first time I did some cooking when I moved in but has not since then and I cook almost every day

[Moxuz]

Well, sitting in my North building bedroom as I type this - the walls are a light grey, the ceiling is white, and the trim around the doors is white. "Extra white" can't possibly mean the grey used on the walls hehe - but that's just my guess. I think we need to call in an expert in the world of high fashion wall colour name schemes?

Edit: my suite theme was "Stone" if that matters

I guess every unit theme has a different wall color, my walls are definitely white