Remodeling Is Well Worth a Short Time of Inconvenience
Homeowners may be pleasantly surprised at how quickly a full kitchen remodel can be accomplished when professional contractors do the work. The crew typically can remove all the existing features within one day and also complete or at least begin the prep work. The next day, they start installing new cabinets or refinishing the existing cabinets. They also may install the new floor that same day. Within a week or so, new countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures and appliances are installed. Backsplash tile can be added behind the sink and stove. The walls are painted or wallpapered. If window replacement is desired, that can be completed in this time frame as well.
The exception to this relatively speedy work would be when the kitchen is large and there will be many new and complex features. Even then, homeowners should expect the project to be completed within two weeks. They may only be able to use the room sparingly in the meantime.
A full bathroom remodel can be accomplished just as quickly. The contractors remove the old bathtub, shower, sink, toilet, cabinetry and flooring the first day. They also do prep work the same day or complete it the following day. They proceed to replacing all the features and then do the touch-up finish work. If this is the only bathroom in the house, certain parts of the process will be done quickly because household residents generally can't live without any bathroom features at all.
One main inconvenience with bathroom remodeling might be that nobody can shower until the shower tile work is completed and the adhesive is totally dry and set. However, they can still take baths. The contractor may consent to allowing showers if tarp covers the tile, but generally, it's best to let it air out and dry thoroughly without interruption.
Everybody may get a little irritated while the work is ongoing, but once it's completed, the increased satisfaction with the rooms is substantial. Everyone enjoys preparing meals and having casual meals in the kitchen. They also like taking a shower or a bath in the newly renovated bathroom. There's total agreement that the remodeling project was well worth the inconvenience for a short time.
