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Comments (5)If want houses indoor or outdoor problem solution click this link and any houses information [url=http://www.modularhomes.org/Alaska]Alaska Modular Homes[/url] Here is a link that might be useful: Alaska Modular Homes...See MoreLooking ahead at partial bathroom remodel, shower area.
Comments (2)Solid surface materials are always popular if you do not want grout lines. Tile is always an option also. Do you have any kitchen and bath stores near you to go look ?...See MoreBathroom remodel
Comments (1)What are you looking to change exactly? What can be moved and what cannot in the way of walls and plumbing? Is the shower behind that fireplace wall? Can you post a floor plan with dimensions? Graph paper and hand drawn to scale is fine. Inspiration pics?...See MoreAnyone have a scope of work for a primary bathroom remodel?
Comments (5)Full demolition, removal and disposal of current bathroom. Repair any damage or shortcomings found (rot, water damage etc). If damage is found, a discussion of what has been found and the cost to fix it should happen. This could include problems with plumbing or electrical which can turn into very large invoices. You want to know going into that if those types of costs may impact your total budget for the project. Keep some contingency aside for this type of issue. If you are working with a designer, then ensure lines of communication are open between the contractor and the designer. You'll need to decide if you are buying the fixtures or if the contractor will provide. If you have chosen, then full specs for the items you have chosen must be provided. This is something your designer will do if you have one. Hire all trades and subtrades and settle all invoices etc related to trades/subtrades. (plumber, electrician, tiler etc) You should spec any specifics about tile layout, grout colour etc. Those should coincide with vendor specs for the tile. (By this I mean if the vendor calls for no more than 1/3 offset for layout, then you should comply with that - not something different) If the tile calls for sanded grout vs non-sanded grout etc. For grout colour - best to choose it in concert with the designer or tile setter if possible. If you leave the grout colour choice to a tiler you will get his (or her) choice, which may not coincide with the vision you have for the bathroom. Ensure your contract includes final inspections and sign off by yourself. Once all items are completed to your satisfaction, only then do you pay the final instalment (15-20% or so would be the normal hold back). When I am working on projects with a contractor - I always put together a binder which our previous contractor called "the bible". In there I list all the items that have been purchased already, where they can be found if they are being stored on site, and wherever possible, pictures of the layout or finish (tile pattern, trim details etc) detail that we have planned. In the binder I include paint colours and sheen choices, and examples of trim pieces and styles that we want. Always try to maintain good communication. And wherever possible put things in writing. If there is a discussion about anything and something is agreed, follow up on the conversation with an email detailing the decisions made. This is key if something needs redoing later - you will have the details documented for both yourself and the contractor to refer to. I would also ask for regular meetings with the contractor - to review progress.....are they on schedule, is there any thing that requires a decision to be made, etc and at those meetings I would take pictures and notes, then treat it like meeting minutes and follow up in writing on any decisions made (point 9). I'm sure I've forgotten some items here.....but this is a start. No doubt others will come along with better ideas and advice for you as well....See Morejawalker2
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