Kitchen Construction Phases

Demolition

Framing

• In this instance it is important to know if you have any really heavy items that will be hung on the walls that will need extra blocking.

• Look at areas like doorways to make sure you have the space for where you intend to place your light switches (EXPAND)

Rough Ins

• Electrical - When it is time for your electrician to start pulling wires and installing electrical boxes for your lighting, it is really helpful know the following:

  • Lighting Locations

  • Furniture Sizes (example dining table chandelier height)

  • Fixture Dimensions

  • Space Planning Perimeters

  • If Art or Mirrors will be on the wall, that can effect how you space you wall sconces.

• HVAC

  • Floor Grills/Vents -Look to make sure that they do not interfere with furniture or cabinet placement

  • Ceiling vents - make sure they they don’t effect where cabinetry, hood ventilation and lighting will be located.

• Plumbing

Drywall, Plaster & Paint

Flooring

• Floors (know heights of tile, rugs and wood) to make sure they finish at same heights

• Have wood stain samples put on in advance

Cabinet & Counter Install

• Drop off at site to allow to settle for a few days

• Templating of counter tops. This is a sneaky on too that can hold up things, so it is awesome if you can schedule this in advance. Don’t assume once your cabinets are in that they can come right away to template, this takes time.

• Backsplash install

• Counter Install

• Appliance Install (plan on delivery in advance)

• Under Cabinet Lighting

• Hardware Install

Backsplash Install

• Have Grout Selected and Onsite

  • Know if you want unsanded, sanded

  • Will you be using caulking

• Have all Curbs fabricated in advance. This is a big one that can hold up the project. Get the stone fabricator on site as soon as the contractor sees fit

• Tile Pattern/Layout

• Have all bullnose

• Liners around niches

• Sealers

Appliance & Fixture Install

Final Inspections

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