Remodeling can be an excellent experience. This can be done when you combine the homeowners preferences with a professional knowledge of the products and the construction process.
Below is the description of how to handle a remodeling project.
First Meeting
- Discussion on home owner's preferences and design wants.
- Measuring and estimating amount of materials.
- Selection process of materials begin.
Second Meeting
- Finalization of material selection.
- Finalization of installation schedule.
Construction Begins
When a contractor remodels your home, they should start by protecting everything in your house. This includes dust control, flooring protection and same day removal of all garbage related to construction. A goal should be to leave no trace that they were there, except for the improvements.
Typical Bathroom Remodel Schedule
Day 1 - Demolition of materials to be removed. Paint. Rough-in plumbing work.
Day 2 - Preparation of floor and wall surfaces. Finished flooring may begin.
Day 3 - Finish flooring and walls.
Day 4 -Installation of finished products such as a vanity, sink, toilet, mirror, light fixture, and door.
Day 5 - Sealing and finish plumbing work.
In order to understand some flooring installation schedules we have listed some common time lines for completion. These times are based on an average installation without any patterns or designs.
Laminate Flooring Installation
Less than 200 sq.ft. - 1 day
Less than 500 sq.ft. - 2 days
Ceramic Tile Flooring Installation
Less than 100 sq.ft. - 1 day
Less than 250 sq.ft. - 2 days
Ceramic Tile Wall Installation
Less than 100 sq.ft. - 2 days
Less than 200 sq.ft. - 3 days
Tile is a naturally beautiful material that has been used in homes for centuries. Typically, tile has a high resistance to wear and tear, and when installed properly can last as long as the homeowner does. Below are descriptions of the varieties of tile.
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is made by the firing process in a kiln and glazed to produce a clean finish. Ceramic is resistant to water and staining, making it easy to clean and maintain. The most popular choice of ceramic is the classic subway tile which has stood the test of time and continues to be installed all over the world.
Porcelain Tile
Porcelain tile is made exactly like ceramic tile but is fired at higher temperatures. This creates a harder material and one that resists water penetration. Porcelain tile can be made to resemble natural stone more than a ceramic can and is more economical than natural stone. For this reason, porcelain has become the most popular choice of tile flooring in recent years.
Granite Tile
Granite tile is a very hard stone that is resistant to water and staining. Granite exhibits uniform color variation and when polished it shines like no other material. Granite tile is a popular choice for counter-tops and showers due to the resistance of water and the ease of cleaning.
Natural Stone - Marble, Traver-tine, and Limestone
These natural stones all have similar characteristics and qualities. They are soft, porous, and vary in color and style from tile to tile. Also, calcium grains streak the surface on most of the tiles. These qualities make natural stone tile common to bathroom floors and walls, shower wall, kitchen floors and back-splashes. The soft feel makes for a warm touch and creates a homely feeling to a room.
Natural Stone - Slate
Slate is perhaps the most colorful and unique natural stone. Slate tile exhibits the most natural look by having large variation in color and roughness on the surface. Slate is very soft and consists of multiple thin layers. The rough surface is great for traction, making slate tile installed mostly in entries, foyers and mudrooms.
Natural Stone - Quartzite
Quartzite is a natural stone that is a cross between granite and slate. Maintaining the hardness and durability of granite, it also portrays the wide color variation and roughness of slate. Quartzite tile is a relatively new product and is become more popular and used in the same applications as slate tile.
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