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NYC to Maplewood
Citizen
Username: Nyctomwood
Post Number: 23
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 9:49 am: | 
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I'm just trying to figure out what happens when....
If the sheetrock has been pulled down, frames removed and replaced where necessary, new electric and plumbing are done and passed inspection, insulation is done and passed inspection, what happens next:
- new sheetrock & spackle
- new flooring
- then what....
Thanks!
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jeb
Citizen
Username: Jeb
Post Number: 110
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 9:57 am: |
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flooring
sheetrock
prime/paint
cabinets/countertop
finish electric and plumbing
sand and poly floors if hardwood was used
baseboard trim if used
cook a great meal
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mjh
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Username: Mjh
Post Number: 485
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 10:29 am: |
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Our choice was not to do the final painting until the cabinets were in and the floor was sanded. Our rationale was that the sanding is so messy and dirty we preferred to paint afterward and keep the walls clean (which worked well, IMHO).
Also wondering if sanding the floors after the cabinets are in runs the risk of the sander bumping against the brand new cabinets and causing damage I'm pretty sure we did floor sanding and then cabinet installation. Once the floors were sanded and finished, the contractors covered them pretty thoroughly to ensure the cabinet installation work and all the workmen still stomping around for the rest of the renovation did not do any damage. |
NJguy99
Citizen
Username: Njguy99
Post Number: 31
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 11:46 am: |
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When we redid the kitchen in our current place, all the contractors we worked with recommended doing the floor and then painting before installing the cabinets. (It's a lot easier to cover a floor with a drop cloth than it is to cover cabinets...)
That prevents, just as MJH said, any nasty stuff happening to the new cabinets, and gives you a nice, uniform wall to put the upper cabinets on.
Granted, you don't have to paint completely - in fact, we were told it was OK to leave big gaps in the paint if it would be covered by the cabinets.
The order we did things:
1. Rip out old cabinets/drywall/floor
2. Plumbing and electrical installed
3. New insulation/drywall
4. Floor installed
5. Painting
6. Cabinets/Appliances installed.
7. Final plumbing and electrical hookups/trim work.
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davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 584
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 7:21 pm: |
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A friend made us so happy when we were at end stage...INSTALL SPEAKERS IN CEILING OR WALLS!!
You'll be so happy you did!
Listen well to lovely music, all.
David
PS Used a great guy to do said work for us. PL for info or ask and I'll post. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11389
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 - 4:51 am: |
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NJGuy has the logical progression about right. Always sand and finish floors before painting. Also, the type of flooring will depend on when it should be installed/or finished. If you are using a floating, prefinished floor this has to be installed after the base cabinets are in, because it doesn't extend under the cabinets or island so that it can expand with humidity.
DavidBuckley's idea is a typical "while you are at it, you might as well...". |
davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 590
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 - 6:48 am: |
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Bob K:
Typical, yes, in the "WYAAIYMAW" category but in the "pleasure bang for buck" category, atypical; I thank goodness (and my neighbor) every day that I did it.
Be well, all.
David |
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