Kuching, Sarawak

Renovating your home in Kuching?
Start with the right plan.

Chapter One Reno helps homeowners inspect, plan and budget before any hacking begins — then coordinates the renovation and flooring work properly, start to finish.

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Real Chapter One Reno project: a completed TV feature wall with fluted wall panelling and a floating black media bench, Kuching
Actual client projectTV feature wall & wall panelling — Kuching, Sarawak
Before renovation starts

Older homes can hide more than what you see.

A renovation plan should respond to the actual condition of the home — not just the finishes you want to replace.

01

Leaks & damp areas

Water marks, ageing waterproofing and hidden moisture should be checked before new finishes cover them.

02

Uneven or tired surfaces

Old floors and walls may need preparation before a new flooring or finishing system can perform properly.

03

Outdated services

Electrical, plumbing and other concealed services may affect the renovation sequence and budget.

04

Scope that keeps growing

Without inspection and planning, small discoveries can turn into variations, delays and unexpected cost.

That is why Chapter One Reno starts with inspection, scope and planning before pushing into hacking or cosmetic work.

How renovation should work

Renovation shouldn't start with hacking.

Before any wall comes down, there's a sequence worth following. Skipping it is how budgets and timelines fall apart.

01

Inspect

Check existing condition — structure, leakage signs, waterproofing, wiring, plumbing, flooring and wall condition.

02

Plan

Decide what actually needs to change — layout, flooring, walls — based on what the inspection found, not guesswork.

03

Budget

Set a realistic scope and sequence for the work so spending matches the actual condition of the home.

04

Renovate

Work proceeds in the right order, coordinated so trades don't undo each other's work.

Existing condition Leakage Waterproofing Electrical Plumbing Flooring Walls Layout Budget Work sequence
Chapter One Reno brand overview — Design, Supply, Installation, covering interior design and space planning, SPC flooring, custom cabinetry and wall panelling, Kuching, Sarawak

Interiors shown are illustrative of our service scope, not a completed Chapter One Reno project.

What we help with

Six ways we can help with your home.

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Home Renovation

Full-scope renovation planning and coordination for the whole home.

Covers layout, flooring, walls and finishes as one coordinated project rather than disconnected jobs.

  • Starts with inspection and planning
  • Scope set before work begins
  • Trades sequenced to avoid rework

Old House Renovation

Older homes need extra attention before cosmetic work starts.

We check the things that get missed in older properties before deciding what to renovate.

  • Roof, leakage and waterproofing checks
  • Older wiring and plumbing review
  • Moisture and drainage assessment

SPC / ESPC Flooring

Rigid-core flooring suited to a range of room conditions.

We assess your existing floor and room usage before recommending a suitable option.

  • Appearance and comfort underfoot
  • Existing floor condition matters
  • Maintenance discussed upfront

Flooring Installation

Preparation and installation handled as one job, not two.

Subfloor preparation is checked before installation so the finished floor performs properly.

  • Subfloor levelling and prep
  • Installation sequencing
  • Room-by-room coordination

Wall Solutions

Finishes and repairs matched to the wall's actual condition.

Damaged or damp walls are addressed before any finish is applied.

  • Damage and moisture check first
  • Finish options discussed
  • Practical, not decorative-only, fixes

Renovation Coordination

One point of contact managing the sequence and trades.

Useful when multiple trades are involved and the sequence needs to be managed properly.

  • Single point of communication
  • Work sequenced logically
  • Progress kept visible to you
Why Chapter One Reno

How we approach every project.

01

Plan Before You Build

Inspection and planning come before any hacking or ordering of materials.

02

Clear Scope

You know what's included, what isn't, and why — before work starts.

03

Practical Recommendations

Suggestions are matched to your home's actual condition, not upsold.

04

Coordinated Execution

Trades are sequenced so one job doesn't undo another.

05

Transparent Communication

You're kept informed as the work progresses, not left guessing.

Older properties

An older home deserves a closer look before you renovate.

Cosmetic changes can hide real problems underneath. Before choosing finishes, it's worth checking what's actually going on behind the walls and under the floor.

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Flooring

SPC / ESPC flooring, chosen for how the room is actually used.

We look at appearance, comfort and the condition of your existing floor before recommending SPC or ESPC — not the other way round.

We don't promise "100% waterproof" or "termite-proof" claims without verified documentation — happy to share what's actually confirmed for a given product.

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Explore flooring colours

SkyFlor SPC & eSPC, by decor and format.

Product codes, names and images below are taken directly from the official SkyFlor catalogues. Specifications shown are as documented by the manufacturer for the SPC or eSPC range as a whole, not a claim about every individual room condition.

Room images and texture close-ups are official SkyFlor catalogue photography, used to show colour and finish accurately. They are not photographs of a completed Chapter One Reno project.

Standard SPC: a rigid stone-plastic composite core beneath a decorative layer and a heavy-duty wear layer. Available in 4mm and 5mm thicknesses (plank size 1219 × 183mm, 8 pieces / 1.78m² per box, per the SkyFlor SPC data sheet).

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Fire class Bfl-s1 (EN13501-1) Slip resistance R10 (EN14041) Wear resistance IP-4000 cycles (NALFA LF 01-2011) VOC emission: Pass (DIN EN ISO16000-9) Dimensional stability: width 0.05% / length 0.08% (ASTM F2199-09)
Ceres Walnut SPC flooring installed in a room setting Ceres Walnut flooring texture close-up SPC
B41S · B51S
Ceres Walnut
SPC · 4mm / 5mm · 1219 × 183mm plank
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Orcus Oak SPC flooring installed in a room setting Orcus Oak flooring texture close-up SPC
D41S · D51S
Orcus Oak
SPC · 4mm / 5mm · 1219 × 183mm plank
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Pluto Ash SPC flooring installed in a room setting Pluto Ash flooring texture close-up SPC
G41S · G51S
Pluto Ash
SPC · 4mm / 5mm · 1219 × 183mm plank
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Sedna Maple SPC flooring installed in a room setting Sedna Maple flooring texture close-up SPC
M41S · M51S
Sedna Maple
SPC · 4mm / 5mm · 1219 × 183mm plank
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Eris Oak SPC flooring installed in a room setting Eris Oak flooring texture close-up SPC
Y41S · Y51S
Eris Oak
SPC · 4mm / 5mm · 1219 × 183mm plank
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Certifications shown (CE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EN 685, FloorScore, DIBt) are as presented in the SkyFlor catalogues for the SPC / eSPC range. View the full catalogue PDF for complete, unedited test reports and certificates.

Selected real work

Real Chapter One Reno projects, Kuching.

A working selection of completed details from real Chapter One Reno projects — flooring, feature walls, storage cabinets, cabinetry and panelling. No stock photography, nothing staged. Tap any photo to view it larger.

Behind the scenes

What real work in progress looks like.

Not every photo is a polished final shot. These are genuine installation-stage photos — shown honestly as work in progress, not finished results.

Kitchen cabinetry installation in progress, Kuching
Kitchen cabinetryInstallation in progress
Kitchen cabinetry installation in progress, alternate view, Kuching
Kitchen cabinetryInstallation in progress, alternate view
Display niche column installation in progress, Kuching
Display columnInstallation in progress
Glass-front cabinetry installation in progress, Kuching
Glass-front cabinetryInstallation in progress
Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

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