|
|
 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
by Jim O'Keefe
|
|
print article · comment on article
|
|
| |
previous |
page 3 of 5 |
next |
|
| |
|
|
| |
rical work in my homes.
Step Six - Phase Four: Framing and Subfloors
Once the exterior and the HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems are done, I begin to address areas such as rotten wood, tearing down walls and building new ones. Of course, if I’m going to remove or build a wall containing plumbing and/or electric, then my crew has to do it before or during Step Five. I make an effort to finish the basement of every house that I renovate. It creates more living space, and for many of my buyers, my finished basement is the reason that they buy my home.
Step Seven - Phase Five: Sheet Rock (Drywall)
Once I have completed all of the major systems, then I begin to do my sheet rock (a.k.a. drywall). If at all possible, I prefer to just skim and patch the walls, but I frequently put a lot of new sheet rock in my homes. Hanging and finishing the sheet rock is something that takes a while, but it goes a long way toward making an old house look new.
Step Eight - Phase Six: Painting
Once all of the sheet rock is done, we get paint on the walls. First, we’ll put a coat of primer or a light first coat of paint on the walls and then have the sheet rock crew fix any flaws, which won’t show up until there is paint on the walls. As soon as the flaws are repaired, we’ll put two more coats of paint on the walls.
Step Nine - Phase Seven: Installing New Kitchens and Baths
Once the paint is on the walls, we get our vinyl floors in the kitchens and baths before installing all the new cabinets, commode, vanity, etc. We usually take our kitchen dimensions to Lowe’s or Home Depot and have them design the kitchen for us. It makes my contractor’s life easier and we always get the |
|
| |
|
|
| |
previous |
1·2·3·4·5 |
next |
|
|
