Kitchen Remodeling – DIY Strategy Guide | Chapter 6 – Installation

Now you’re ready to start the installation phase.  This is where things can get a little tricky.  The only way to really install everything perfectly the first time is to be a professional and have done it before hundreds of times.  But with a few tips we can help to minimize your headaches.

First, make sure things are installed in order.  You don’t want to put in your refrigerator and appliances before tiling and wall finishing has been completed.  You don’t want to install fragile hardwood flooring or Pergo if you are planning to take a small wall out or bring in heavy marble counter tops or still need to hang cabinets and will be using nails and construction materials.  Try to think of your installation in phases. 

Second, make sure everything is installed correctly the first time.  There’s nothing that’s worse than rework.  It really is a downer when you find out you need to lift a tile, repaint a section, or worse, re-cut and demolish in order to make the appliance fit that you thought was going to.  Re-measuring your appliances before you get them all the way into your house is a good idea in case you need to send something back.  It really is unfortunate when you spend a lot of energy lugging heavy appliances into your home only to find out that you have to take it back.

Installation can always be tricky.  This is the time when you really would like to have a professional to guide you.  If you have any questions or would like help with your project call us today.