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Renovating Before & After Kitchens

Refurbishment ongoing, pics enclosed

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

Hi Everyone,

So after a long delay, the refurbishment finally got underway. For 5 days, they hammered and stripped most of the plaster, carpets and wall between the dining /kitchen. As well as the top floor.

Please find some pics enclosed within. Look a bit unnerving and always the doubt, what if they don't get it right!!

The next step would be reconstruction, plastering, flooring, wiring, RSJ and electrics.

Anything I can do to help? Spray the wood? so that it would last longer? Please do suggest

Thanks

Mel

Kitchen ceiling

Bathroom, used to be

The bathroom now, with missing wood

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HU-768402840
Original Author

2 years ago

Thanks, Sonia,

The builder has been very clear and helpful, so no complaints

Amazed with the speed they can knock and rip things apart!! 1-3 days and it's all gone!

Fingers crossed, will just wait and see how things go

About the wood, this was just my thoughts. Basically, this may be the only time the wood/ceiling is exposed. So if I use some wood preservative, it may last longer? Just a theory

Something like this

Ronseal wood preserver?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ronseal-RSLWPCL5L-Litre-Total-Preserver/dp/B01C7P3K2U/ref=sr_1_18?crid=1DH4E86V2R3MM&keywords=wood%2Bspray%2Bfor%2Bit%2Bto%2Blast%2Blonger&qid=1652949556&sprefix=wood%2Bspray%2Bfor%2Bit%2Bto%2Blast%2Blonger%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-18&th=1

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HU-768402840
Original Author
2 years ago

Wall across the staircase

Original dining room-no more

Previous kitchen, no more

Kitchen and dining room wall down
HU-768402840
Original Author
2 years ago
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HU-768402840
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2 years ago

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Sonia
2 years ago
Mel at this stage I don’t think there is much you can do. By sprayin the wood, I’m not sure what you mean? By all means visit the house daily and get an update from the builder. When you see a refurb at this stage it can be daunting but wait until the plastering is done and the flooring is down and then I’m sure you will feel better about it all. Good luck!
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Daisy England
2 years ago
You don’t need to bother spraying any wood (timber). It won’t make any difference. It’s inside and will be covered. It will last. Preservative is usually applied as a base coat for exterior projects (think windows and doors).

What exactly is the plan? Is the whole of the downstairs area going to be one large open plan room?

Now you need to think ahead in relation to electrics; where do you want sockets etc. Ensure you have enough. Choose some with USBs. Bare in mind all the extra little things like Alexa, X Box, additonal TVs, lamps, and that’s beside all the kitchen plug points. Lots of them!

I love a big project like this. I always say you can’t have all this done without a mess and plastering is one of the dirtiest jobs ever, but don’t get disheartened. The end result will always be worth the muck, mess, money and concerns.
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Den Life Interiors
2 years ago
Wow - what an exciting time! This is when everything is possible! Enjoy the process. You don't need to preserve the wood - that will last just fine as is. Totally agree with Daisy's points re electrics and also do think carefully about lighting. It is one of THE most important things when it comes to getting a room to 'feel' right. Layers of lighting are key from task lighting in the kitchen, under cupboard lights, wall lights, lamps. sensor lights and more! The more flexibility you give yourself with dimmer switches and levels of light, the better your finish will feel as you can set the mood easily then. Good luck and have lots of fun with it! It sounds like you are already planning - that is the key to success!
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HU-768402840
Original Author
2 years ago
Hi Daisy,

Thanks for the feedback, will skip the wood preservative.

Not the whole downstairs area, but the dining room and kitchen walls were knocked down, to create an open plan kitchen.

The rest they have knocked the plaster off the ceiling and took down the carpets and old radiant heater from the fireplace
HU-768402840
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2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

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Hi Jonathan,

Any feedback, from the pics?

Thanks

Mel

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