Another bungalow loft extension build...
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Kitchen is nearly done now, we've never had a new kitchen fitted before so had no Idea how long it would take, but 3 guys 10 days on site was alot longer than I thought would be needed.
The results look great though, and the fitters made some last minute changes to really maximise worktop space. Work on the rest of the interior can now crack on, aim is to complete before the summer is over.
The results look great though, and the fitters made some last minute changes to really maximise worktop space. Work on the rest of the interior can now crack on, aim is to complete before the summer is over.
Alias218 said:
That looks great, a very nice space.
I have to ask though, is there a reason for not at least giving the plaster a mist coat prior to installing the kitchen units and lights? I see this a lot in people’s builds where I would have thought painting the walls would come first.
I have to say that was my first thought as well. It could even have been sprayed which would have had the whole room done in a day or two.I have to ask though, is there a reason for not at least giving the plaster a mist coat prior to installing the kitchen units and lights? I see this a lot in people’s builds where I would have thought painting the walls would come first.
DodgyGeezer said:
say what now?
We have a paint sprayer, it looks a bit like a jetwash and was made by Wagner (not the Russian mercenaries).If you're renovating a house and have no carpets, light fittings etc just a bare room with fresh plaster, you can paint the inside of a whole house in a day. Creates a bit of mist so you need to be well ventilated and protected.
Discendo Discimus said:
DodgyGeezer said:
say what now?
We have a paint sprayer, it looks a bit like a jetwash and was made by Wagner (not the Russian mercenaries).If you're renovating a house and have no carpets, light fittings etc just a bare room with fresh plaster, you can paint the inside of a whole house in a day. Creates a bit of mist so you need to be well ventilated and protected.
wish we'd known about that 9 years ago, would've made decorating after our re-build/reno/extension a lot easier 
Alias218 said:
I have to ask though, is there a reason for not at least giving the plaster a mist coat prior to installing the kitchen units and lights? I see this a lot in people’s builds where I would have thought painting the walls would come first.
Yes we could have waited a week for the first coat of paint to be done, but it kitchen fitters wouldn't have had time to do start the install till May, which than would push back 2nd fix electrics etc etc. What I've learnt is forget rigid timelines, accept things don't always go according to plan, all that matters is things get done. Spoke to the decorators at the weekend, they seem pretty unbothered by painting with kitchen units in place, it more about getting a scaffold tower in around the island so they can do the roof, and also electricians can do the light fixings.
gangzoom said:
Alias218 said:
I have to ask though, is there a reason for not at least giving the plaster a mist coat prior to installing the kitchen units and lights? I see this a lot in people’s builds where I would have thought painting the walls would come first.
Yes we could have waited a week for the first coat of paint to be done, but it kitchen fitters wouldn't have had time to do start the install till May, which than would push back 2nd fix electrics etc etc. What I've learnt is forget rigid timelines, accept things don't always go according to plan, all that matters is things get done. Spoke to the decorators at the weekend, they seem pretty unbothered by painting with kitchen units in place, it more about getting a scaffold tower in around the island so they can do the roof, and also electricians can do the light fixings.
Hopefully one of the last bits of proper building work done today. Fire installed and commissioned, electric/gas ones really don't come close to delivering the same experience
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Flooring is nearly all done downstairs, and work has started on one of the bathrooms, we even have a tentative completion date for end of June!!
.Flooring is nearly all done downstairs, and work has started on one of the bathrooms, we even have a tentative completion date for end of June!!
HETAS certificate arrived today, it's been scanned into the house folder, given the time/effort/cost its taken to get it, its probably the most flimsy bit of paper/certificate I've seen. Tilling for the main ensuite is nearly done, all the doors and internal glazing is in.
Some of the rooms are nearly done, just waiting for flooring/decorating, hopefully bathroom units will be fitting will next week, than exterior cladding/render will go on towards end of June.
The end is close, for the first time in the last 14 months I'm starting to run out of the jobs on the 'to do list'. Just to remind my self of how much work has been done, 12 months ago, this was the 'view' from inside the kitchen and looking into the entrance hall.
Some of the rooms are nearly done, just waiting for flooring/decorating, hopefully bathroom units will be fitting will next week, than exterior cladding/render will go on towards end of June.
The end is close, for the first time in the last 14 months I'm starting to run out of the jobs on the 'to do list'. Just to remind my self of how much work has been done, 12 months ago, this was the 'view' from inside the kitchen and looking into the entrance hall
.Edited by gangzoom on Saturday 8th June 09:13
soupdragon1 said:
I'm betting it's Hans Solo in a cyrogenetic freeze?
Almost there Gangzoom, keep the pics coming.
I actually wanted it to be another PowerWall, but instead it’s simply just a radiator. We could have gone with UFH for the whole area which would have done away with radiators but SWMBO really wanted a tall radiator somewhere, hence we are where we are Almost there Gangzoom, keep the pics coming.
.One of my favourite ‘surprise’ parts of the build is how existing block integrates into the newly built/renovated older section. It was the tilers idea to essentially extend the tiles in the kitchen/entrance hall to the entire corridor space on the ground floor. The entire house now feels like it was designed/built to be like the way it is now, versus having multiple extensions stuck onto it by every different owner.
I’m still amazed how the builders/tiler has been able to make the entire ground floor totally level, there is at least 3 different flooring finishes/levels across the ground floor. It’s taken time, but the skill of the trades in doing the work is something I fully respect, given my most ‘productive’ days involves saving a word file into PDF format ready for TeamEngine
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Edited by gangzoom on Saturday 8th June 19:14
SWMOB is very excited, walk in wardrobe is now starting to looks like what it was meant to be. Bathroom is tiled, as well as fire place, and the mezzanine over looking the kitchen is getting some sturdy looking book shelves.
Bathroom fitting hopefully starts next week, as does flooring for upstairs, and decorator will be back.
Bathroom fitting hopefully starts next week, as does flooring for upstairs, and decorator will be back.
gangzoom said:
I actually wanted it to be another PowerWall, but instead it’s simply just a radiator. We could have gone with UFH for the whole area which would have done away with radiators but SWMBO really wanted a tall radiator somewhere, hence we are where we are .
One of my favourite ‘surprise’ parts of the build is how existing block integrates into the newly built/renovated older section. It was the tilers idea to essentially extend the tiles in the kitchen/entrance hall to the entire corridor space on the ground floor. The entire house now feels like it was designed/built to be like the way it is now, versus having multiple extensions stuck onto it by every different owner.
I’m still amazed how the builders/tiler has been able to make the entire ground floor totally level, there is at least 3 different flooring finishes/levels across the ground floor. It’s taken time, but the skill of the trades in doing the work is something I fully respect, given my most ‘productive’ days involves saving a word file into PDF format ready for TeamEngine.
I think your Mrs was right with the radiator. Sometimes you'll just want some heat that's a bit more instant, plus you've got the stove to supplement that on really cold days in winter. Those 2 things will give you a bit more of a heating boost when you really need it. Hard to achieve that with UFH exclusively..One of my favourite ‘surprise’ parts of the build is how existing block integrates into the newly built/renovated older section. It was the tilers idea to essentially extend the tiles in the kitchen/entrance hall to the entire corridor space on the ground floor. The entire house now feels like it was designed/built to be like the way it is now, versus having multiple extensions stuck onto it by every different owner.
I’m still amazed how the builders/tiler has been able to make the entire ground floor totally level, there is at least 3 different flooring finishes/levels across the ground floor. It’s taken time, but the skill of the trades in doing the work is something I fully respect, given my most ‘productive’ days involves saving a word file into PDF format ready for TeamEngine
.Edited by gangzoom on Saturday 8th June 19:14
Walk in wardrobes are great for keeping the bedroom tidy. If you're doing a very quick tidy up, it's literally just make the bed, shut the door to the dressing room and move on. I'm pretty tidy for the most part and the missus leaves the dressing room a bit messy. Which is fine. I just go in, get dressed and shut the door, never to be seen again.
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