Remodeling a kitchen can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. With the right steps and guidance, you can easily remodel your kitchen and get the results you want. The first step is to determine where lighting, electrical outlets, sinks and appliances will be placed and update wiring and plumbing to fit everything. After that, you should install insulation and drywall, paint walls and ceiling, install flooring, install cabinets and countertops, install sinks and faucets.
If you're looking to save money on your remodel, it's important to decide early on if you plan to work with a general contractor or a designer (or both). These professionals can help you get better rates on materials and other purchases throughout the remodeling process. They can also help you decide which ideas are feasible and which are outside the scope of what is possible. Working with a general contractor is the most expensive way to remodel a kitchen, but it can also save you a lot of money if you're willing to take on some of the tasks yourself.
When it comes to design plans for your kitchen remodel, use one of five classic kitchen design plans. To facilitate movement, all the planes represent some form of that classic workflow model, the kitchen triangle. Whether it's done by yourself or the general contractor's team, removing old appliances and tearing out old materials is the first step on the road to the new kitchen. This can be hard physical work, but it's not particularly complicated, unless the demolition involves removing load-bearing walls.
If you choose to do this yourself, remember to use safety equipment and take precautions if there is a possibility of lead- or asbestos-based paint.And if you're going to do the demolition yourself, you'll need to have a rolling container or other means of collecting debris and any discarded appliances. Once the demolition is complete, a typical kitchen remodel begins in earnest with the contractor's carpentry team performing the framing work necessary for the project. Depending on the configuration of your new kitchen, this can involve some very important construction tasks. Are you adding or replacing windows? Or removing windows to increase closet space? Tear down walls to open up the kitchen? Even minor kitchen remodeling projects may need reinforced joists to support heavier appliances or built-in items, such as a kitchen island.After framing work is complete, the next step is to place new or redirected plumbing pipes, wiring, and HVAC ducts.
This process is known as the mechanical introduction phase and is typically performed by licensed plumbers, electricians and HVAC professionals hired by the general contractor or by an owner who performs that function. When the pipeline review is complete, you will receive the first of two inspections required by permit requirements. The inspector will review the installation while wall surfaces are still removed to ensure that it has been done according to code.If you have done this work yourself, it is your responsibility to organize the inspection. As the electrician connects new circuits to the kitchen, he will likely abandon any existing wiring in favor of installing new wiring for all circuits in the kitchen.
Again, the inspector must review and approve this preliminary installation before moving on to the next phase.Once approved by inspection authorities, walls and ceilings can be closed with insulation for protection against inclement weather. With wall cavities accessible now is a good time to install high-quality insulation. Next up is hanging drywall followed by priming and finishing walls and ceilings. If ceilings are textured then texture is applied at this stage as well.
Insulating, installing drywall, priming and finishing walls and ceilings are tasks that homeowners can do themselves in order to save money.Most often when remodeling a kitchen appliances are unplugged and absent for at least a short period or even many weeks as it's being remodeled. To ensure optimal results when remodeling your kitchen follow these key steps: determine where lighting, electrical outlets, sinks and appliances will be placed; update wiring and plumbing; install insulation; hang drywall; paint walls; install flooring; install cabinets; install countertops; install sinks; install faucets; hire professionals if needed; use safety equipment when necessary; collect debris; perform framing work; place plumbing pipes; redirect wiring; redirect HVAC ducts; inspect installation; abandon existing wiring; close walls with insulation; texture ceilings if needed.Start planning your kitchen remodeling project with trusted experts who can help you with every step of the process. Establish a mindset from beginning of planning stage that is willing to look for ways to reduce costs of your project. And for those DIY enthusiasts who love good challenges make sure you follow proper protocol for remodeling your kitchen in order to avoid damage to your home or person.
