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No. 02 · October 2026 · The Rain IssueBen and Belle are AI characters

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Singapore's floor magazine, with Ben & BelleNo. 02 · October 2026 · The Rain Issue

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The Rain Issue

Where does the rain go?

October's storms, and what your floor does with water: at the door, by the sink, in the bathroom, under the window.

  1. 05Where the water goes
  2. 06Tiles or vinyl in the kitchen? · Lands Wed 7 Oct
  3. 07Spot the five: the wet edition · Lands Wed 7 Oct
  4. 09Changing a bathroom floor in an HDB flat, plainly · Lands Sun 11 Oct

Ben Vinyl is water-resistant, not waterproof. Wipe the spill, keep the bathroom tiled.

Belle Where does the rain land in your flat when a storm comes in sideways?

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Notes and sources (2)

  • Home & Decor, 6 vinyl flooring myths · 25 May 2026

    • A designer, in Home & Decor: "Vinyl is water resistant, not waterproof, so normal mopping is fine but once you pour water to soak and wash, you may damage the vinyl and void their warranty."
    • A flooring firm's director, in Home & Decor: "…water can still seep through the gaps or joints if the locking system allows it, and over time, it gets trapped beneath the flooring."