Am I being too picky about my Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring install?
HU-55691750942
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SJ McCarthy
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Comments (3)Go back to the company, not the contractors. Give them a WRITTEN list, and send it certified mail and document everything - time, date, who you spoke with. Be NICE though. Many times it's more to do with communication - if you don't ask, they don't say. We had roofing done which didn't include new flashing. It wasn't in our contract. It was something I never asked about, I assumed. That's why I ask around whenever I hire a new contractor. Also, highest bid does not mean best work. In fact, I think that's pretty rare. References, word of mouth is best. Angie's list is helpful when trying to find the best contractors, if not word of mouth. Good luck. You seem overwhelmed. You might have to reach a point where you decided to fire these contractors and hire someone who will provide the quality that meets your expectations....See MoreHelp! Am I being picky with my cabinets? Or should I be pickier?
Comments (27)Kitchencraft has been very good about replacing questionable doors/trim for me, so you shouldn't have a problem if HH requests a new one under a "warranty claim." I have the darker colour (expresso) and one of my cover panels had to be reordered. It came in a slightly different stain colour than the rest, and they just sent another which matched better (different lot numbers I guess). If the "drip" is in a noticable spot I would get them to reorder. As for the crown, I do agree it's not that noticable, but I'm sorry to say it is a bit funny/weird, especially for how much I know you paid for the cabinets. Sorry. They should have ordered different height cabinets for your fridge surround to allow for a bigger crown frieze (I think that's what it's called) or placed your other cabs at a higher height so it would not be as much of a difference. I truly feel terrible writing this to you, but I have a feeling you suspect it's off anyway. It's not bad looking... just for what you ordered it should have been less noticable, even if your ceilings are off. I also know what it's like to be near the end and just want it done (like I think your DH is)....See Moream I being too picky?
Comments (17)Amy Kadri 3:21 PM The cabinets were not custom however, this was completely redone. The Windows were put in brand new so could have been centered. According to the drawings the Windows were centered. They already made a mistake with measuring and had to put in a smaller cabinet at the last minute. Also, yes, I was talking about the gap on the side of the fridge. It gets larger at the top. It just feels like a "Bodge job". Seeing as everything was ripped and started from new, I thought it should be perfect....See MoreNeed help standing up for myself! Or am I being too picky? (Long)
Comments (25)The toekick issues is owned by the KD. It's an upgrade that has to be chosen in the software, and she didn't choose it. Thank you so much, Cooks Kitchen, for this info because you saved me from totally embarrassing myself!!! I swapped the two cabinets on that side at the last minute so the order was likely correct but there were "unintended consequences". I'm so glad I realized this before I contacted the builder and KD about it or I would have lost all credibility. So, for this item, the fix is on me. I'll probably install baseboard trim. A racked frameless oven cabinet is a big deal. Be sure that is actually the issue. Do a 3,4,5, measure on it. And measure the diagonals That's the plan, but I think it's just the face frame that isn't square. The frame is attached in the middle of the cabinet, above the bottom drawer and below the top doors. At the crown and the floor the cabinet appears level, however, we will be sure to confirm that. I sent the full punch list to the builder and he seems ok so far. We're meeting tomorrow to walk through together and he has already scheduled a meeting with the KD. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again!...See MoreHU-55691750942
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