Approaching a big remodel
Noah Davis
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Comments (4)Livin, I am doing a pool reno too. Quotes from 9k all the way up to 19k! Yikes! I was looking to do pretty much the same as you, new tile, pebble, deck + a pentair salt system, etc. My job started TODAY! They came to chip out at 7:30am. In the end I chose to keep the coping tile (white), change out the waterline tile, NPT mini pebble, new light, pentair SCG, get rid of in floor system & switch to wall returns (still not sure about this decision) & I am holding off on the decking for now. My pool is a rectangle, diving, about 10 ft deep. All of this for just a hair under 9k. I am also looking to do a bench in the deep end as aside job, depending on the price, even with that though I will be under 10k, my absolute budget. I wasn't willing to give up my counter tops for the pool. ;-) Plus, I will have some left for landscape. My PB worked with me on my budget, gave me a discoiunt on the mini-pebble & the salt system & I am saving some of the labor by doing the digging for the system & piping DIY. It pays to have a plumber in the family. :)...See MoreBig, Big Problems with remodel!!!! (long)
Comments (19)Cheri I just had to ck in - I am so sorry this is your experience - talk about taking the wind out of your sails - this guy really has done that and then some. I agree w/the above - hold the GC's feet to the fire, as you know I have Kennebec cabs -I had the plumber come in to install the gas to the range - He told me he had to cut a whole in the side or back of the drawer for the shut off valve. Oh, no sorry - no cuts in my cabs - I went to Town Hall to inquire about the code for shut off - So very glad I had a discussion w/the building inspector who said that was actually an outdated code (to be w/in easy reach), the newer code did not require that - if there is a gas leak are you going to search for the shut off? No, I'm high tailing it out In any event - I have a nearly 90 yr old home - My kitchen was gutted - I went through painstaking efforts w/GC, Liz,& flooring subs to get the measurements right - after all we are starting from scratch - clean pallette & have specs on virtually everything going on and in the kitchen - I even made the GC's sub take out the wooden thresholds they put between 2 casement openings - as the old floors & new were even - why the threshold! Do not settle for anything less than what you truly want, which may be difficult to see right now. You have had a long arduous road to get to this point, why would you settle now? I realize you must be getting "get there itis" and would like your home to yourself - but you don't want to be cooking Thanksgiving Turkey in Nov regretting decisions you make now. I hate the thought of the cabs being cut and the floor joists be cut I really think is not wise - I had to change plumbing runs & put in new LVL's sistered to existing joists based on the prior plumbing cuts into the joists Push on the GC - put your thoughts/facts/concerns into writing - have a mtg -Do not give him a red cent until you are satisfied with the "fix" - Keep Liz & KD in the loop - you never know who may come up w/the solution & Kennebec has expertise in old homes Best to you enjoy a lovely weekend -...See MoreNovice Remodeler - need help with big kitchen remodel!
Comments (2)Are you still looking to remodel your old kitchen? Well, remodeling is the only way by which one can enhance the current look of the old kitchen. Kitchen remodeling helps you to increase the value of your home as it is one of the essential spaces in the home where we spend half of the time. But at the same time, it is very important to hire professionals like the kitchen remodel San Jose CA experts that helps you to renovate your old kitchen in a very flawless manner....See MoreBath remodel - Help deciding on shower pan approach
Comments (19)It is doable project to diy if you are properly informed. You seem to have an idea already. You are not cutting the joist...NO ONE should be cutting joist w/o first consulting a structural engineer...I think most curbless applications on upstairs bathrooms end up building up the subfloor (you already have) to the whole bathroom to accommodate the pan as well as deflection. Which is why you need to be well informed and follow the guidelines that were mentioned here by celadon or JuneKnow (think is the same person) hence why I mentioned John bridge and terry love. Those are forums dedicated to plumbing and tiling. There is a deflection calculator that work if you have regular joist. If your joist are engendered (I-joist) the Schluter also provides info on how to build up the floor. 720 deflection is for natural stone. 360 is ok for ceramic tile. What that means is the needed material on top of the joist to minimize movement. As far as making sure sure the subfloor for the shower pan is flat is so that the actual Schluter pan can do its job of sloping the water you are well informed. I followed the Schluter handbook and talked to the rep and so far it’s going great. You have to be at the ready when you post here I noticed. Seems like if you say DIY two or three common posters on this forum will right away chastised you for doing so assuming that bc it’s a diyer that they don’t know or are not aware of how to do things. Some of the recent post have been asking for help after their contractor did a horrible job tiling, lippage grout lines bigger than other, tile trim off or not centered, so I say better do it myself that have to deal with those issues. Here is a pick of my current shower. To clarify first and foremost, otherwise said ppl would just start saying how wrong you are and how it will fail!: buit up to 720 deflection for natural stone. Framed around I joist and supported between joist under shower pan. Checked plumbing on drain to keep the slope necessary after the p trap. Ditra uncoupling membrane on whole bathroom. Kerdi band around all seams close to the wet areas. Marble is honed. Will be sealed and then anti slip sealer added as well. Epoxy or spektralock1 grout will be used to further keep things waterproofed. Have already ran shower head and handheld and water slopes right to drain. Best of luck!...See MoreNoah Davis
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