Hello,

today we looked at a flat to rent in Joyful Mansion, higher floor.
The condition of the flat hasn't been at it's best.
Landlord promised to renovate the unit -what is fine.
And he mentioned it had been renovated before the previous tenant moved in (for 2 years).

What puzzles me, is that the wall cracks/splits and pills off. Mostly around the door frames.
There are no significant traces of mold, respectively humidity.
Any explanation for the reason?

Apartment layout and views are nice, but really wonder, if it would re-appear.

Nice to see some people still on this forum. I check in once in a while now, thought it was completely dead.

We also have problem with the door peeling (looks like whoever painted just did it on top of old paint, can see several layers that look like several paint jobs underneath).

Wish someone with a professional background in renovation could explain about it.

All I can guess is that maybe due to poor preparation and paint job. My impression is in Hong Kong, workers tend to cut corners. They don't do things properly (have low standards).

Paint on the door should be completely stripped, door sanded down, primed and use a good paint or just vanish it as natural wood instead.

Could just be the weather. Who knows. Last place we lived in didn't have that problem.

yes, what's the contractor's name and contact info? I am interested.

@garmato - it is dead! Just a last gasp

Ger, thanks for the photo.

Poka, almost.

HK1980, good theory. I read another reason was simply "too much moisture".

Where are you going Ger?

We might never have met, but its not a nice thought that long time members of the community are moving on.

Much like when Trish left, all those years ago.

Ger, when's the last time you've been to the UK? I'm also planning to leave HK, maybe one more year.

All buildings will have some cracks as this is due to settlement of the building, it does not matter how good the workmanship is, there will be cracks. Just get some good filler, best to buy on line and fill the cracks, then sand them down with sand paper and paint with a good paint, Dulux is the best. This will hid cracks for a long time and does not cost much to do.

Hello 6ix.  Apologies for delay in responding.  You are right that I have already left and only occasionally dip into the Forum - usually to find it empty.

Thanks for your kind words.  As with any big move there are pluses and minuses but Yorkshire is okay so far.  I have joined a swimming pool attached to local hotel five mins walk from home.  Generally enjoying the fresh air of the countryside while exchanging cockroaches for spiders in the bath.  As for my survival prospects of UK winter, ask me again in February!

I miss chatting with my old Forum pals - you, HK1980, garmato - and if any of you are reading this, I send my best wishes and hopes for your safety in a turbulent Hong Kong.