A kitchen renovation is a project worth all the required time, money, and effort, and you keep from getting overwhelmed if you fully understand the steps that go into the process before you begin. We’re giving you five basic steps you should implement in your planning.
Let’s assume that you already have your budget and kitchen design ready and that you have picked the perfect layout.
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2. Legal Permits
A building permit is often required for structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical alterations to a house.
Make sure you start with the paperwork on time because this process can take weeks or months depending on the complexity of the project and the municipality: be sure to apply early.
3. Order Your Products
Make sure you get the right lead time for cabinetry so you can shop for complementary products like flooring, hardware, countertops, lighting, sinks, faucets, and more.
4. Rough Construction
After all new items have arrived and you’ve finished the inspection, it’s time to demolish your current kitchen but But be sure to have a plan for disposing of the waste.
DIYers should consult a professional to ensure that any structural changes, like removing walls, is conducted in a safe manner.
Install cabinets before flooring like tile or hardwood.
One of the painter’s most significant expenses is labor so prepare yourself and keep in mind that for amazing results, you need to invest in high-quality paint.
If you’re having doubts and start feeling overwhelmed, hire your own subcontractor. Supervising the individual subcontractors (carpenters, plumbers, electricians, flooring pros, etc.) yourself will save you quite a bit of money over a GC-managed project and plus, you’ll learn a lot.
5. Finishing Construction
It’s time to install the largest part of the kitchen, your new cabinets. DIYers can watch our videos for an assembly reference, which is an easy guide on how to be your own constructor
It’s time to install the largest part of the kitchen, your new cabinets. DIYers can watch our videos for an assembly reference, which is an easy guide on how to be your own constructor
Only take measurements for countertops after you’ve installed the cabinets.
The best time to add lighting is right after you add the countertops.
This is also the time to install appliance and plumbing fixtures.
If you’re converting from electric to gas, hire a licensed, insured, and reputable professional so as to ensure the greatest protection for your home and family.
Congratulate Yourself on Your New Kitchen
It’s time to unpack and move back in. You can play around with some details that will give that little something extra to the style and then you’ll have your brand-new kitchen. Your efforts will have paid off, you’ll have learned so much, and that really is something to be proud of.
