This 1970’s split level home in Bartlett, IL is getting a new kitchen
We’ll show the pictures along the way and describe the kitchen remodeling process.
Bob and Lynette desperately needed more counter space and storage. Drawers especially were lacking. After considering moving they realized how much they love their neighborhood. After all, moving would mean likely buying a home that needed updating anyway. They are now ready to bring this home up to date.
Wish list:
- More counter space
- More storage
- Brighter more open feeling
- More lighting
- White cabinets with black hardware
- Granite counter tops
- Tile backsplash
- New Pella patio door
- New hardwood flooring in kitchen and refinish existing
Before Pictures
Kitchen Demolition
The pre-construction work for this kitchen renovation has been done. The city building permit has been secured, all selections have been made, and the client has had their furniture relocated.
The pictures may not show it but our interior demolition process isn’t like you’ve seen on TV. We call it a “De-construction’ process. We don’t use sledge hammers and we don’t run into walls to knock them down!
We carefully remove every cabinet, counter top, appliance, etc. Occasionally some of these items are in good enough condition to donate.
plastic dust barrier
Yes it gets messy!
You never know what’s behind the drywall!
Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric, and HVAC
New load bearing beam where wall was removed
Plumbing reconfigured for new sink location
Electrical reconfigured for new kitchen layout
New sheet metal, insulated exhaust duct
Insulation
Insulation contractor is here!
Fiberglass batt insulation with vapor barrier
Blown in loose insulation above the fiberglass batts
New Drywall
New Hardwood Flooring
Flooring was delivered 3 days prior to installation. It’s important for the wood to get acclimated to the home’s humidity levels.
The existing floors were 1-1/2 inch wide Red Oak hardwood. We installed the same size and stained them.
The floor stain color is Jacobean by Minwax. Our flooring supplier and installer is Desitter Flooring in Glen Ellyn. They always do a professional job.
We were able to splice in the new floor to the old floor. This eliminated the need for a transition strip.
First layer of floor protection
Second layer of floor protection. Can’t be too careful!
Primer and Painting
Walls are primed and the ceiling has 2 coats of Benjamin Moore’s Ceiling white paint
The old stained base trim and window casing is primed and ready for paint
It’s getting brighter in here already!
More to Come!
Next week the cabinets will be delivered and the painter will keep painting!
