A question we are always ask is the sequence of events when a kitchen remodel gets started. Below is a general sequence and will fit most kitchen remodeling jobs, but by no means all kitchen remodeling projects.
DATE ACTIVITY NOTES
__________ Plan space
__________ Plan money
__________ Plan time
__________ Plan purchasing
__________ Obtain the permit
__________ Set up a temporary kitchen
__________ Remove all kitchen contents and decorative items
__________ Seal off the area
__________ Remove appliances
__________ Remove plumbing fixtures and cap off
__________ Remove countertops
__________ Remove cabinets
__________ Remove baseboards, trim and built-ins
__________ Remove wall coverings
__________ Remove unwanted nonbearing walls
__________ Clean up and remove trash and debris
__________ Repair floors
__________ Shore up and remove unwanted bearing walls
__________ Revise and repair wall framing
__________ Revise and repair ceiling framing
__________ Install windows or exterior doors
__________ Revise and repair water supply
__________ Revise and repair drainage
__________ Revise and repair wiring
__________ Revise and repair insulation in exterior walls/floor/ceiling
__________ Clean up and remove trash and debris
__________ Get rough in inspections
__________ Install drywall
__________ Tape and finish drywall
__________ Install other wall and ceiling finish materials
__________ Paint or wall paper walls
__________ Ceiling finish (I.e. paint, paper, wood planks, etc)
__________ Install interior doors
__________ Install floor coverings
__________ Install wall cabinets
__________ Install base cabinets
__________ Install cabinet trim
__________ Install countertops
__________ Install baseboards and trim
__________ Install and hook up finish plumbing
__________ Install and hook up finish electrical
__________ Install appliances
__________ Clean up and remove trash and debris
__________ Test all systems- repair and touch up, as required
__________ Punch List
__________ Get final inspections
__________ Throw a “kitchen-warming” party!!!