Thursday, January 30, 2014

Good-bye carpenters, Hello painters....


Good-bye carpenters, Hello painters....

January 29th - 30th --   The finish carpenters are in finishing mode as they need to move on to other jobs, even though the crew is big enough that they are working on several jobs at the same time.  In addition to the trim work, hanging doors, and building, they also set the cabinets, the stairs in the basement stairwell, and they also do various other things, as I found out on their last day here.  

All the built-ins will be painted, but the carpenters wanted to set up the library ladder hardware and rail system, as shown in the photos below.




They also constructed the ladder (laying on its side on the work table below) with the steel steps, as shown here.


The bookcases and library ladder really turned out well, but as soon as everything was tested, they took the hardware and ladder down because the painters will need to paint the bookcases first and then the rail hardware and the library ladder will be installed.

The finish carpenters also installed some of the appliances in the kitchen, but only the electric whips (these are the electric lines) are in with no actual outlets, so the appliances have been mounted, but there is no power to the appliances yet.  Nevertheless, they are nice to look at.  Here you can see the vent hood over the range top.  The protective film is still over the stainless vent hood.


The microwave has also been hung on the wall next to where the double ovens will be set.








When I came home yesterday, the house seemed so empty because all of the table saws, saw horses, compressors, ladders, tools and all evidence of the presence of the finish carpenters was gone.  


However, in addition to all the wonderful work they did, they did leave behind the custom headboard I asked them to build for the master bedroom.





Although I know that the finish carpenters will be back to complete a few more minor tasks, the house feels so empty without them.  I really enjoyed their presence, their good nature, their singing, and the amazing work they have left behind.  I can't wait to see them again so that I can thank them for all they have done. 

However, all three of the painters are now here, and they are also great to have around.  Yesterday the carpenters were on the main level singing to the country music on their radios, while the painters were on the upper-level singing to the reggae music on their radios.  

The painters spent yesterday filling in the nail holes with wood filler, sanding over harden wood filler, applying caulk and covering the floors, tile and windows.  The plan was to retexture the walls and then apply primer in the master bedroom and the master bedroom closet.  There is also a lot drywall work to be done in the master bathroom.  I am hoping that the master bedroom and bathroom will be completed soon so that I can move in while work is completed in the rest of the house.

Here are some photos of the primer on the walls in the master bedroom suite, starting with the closets

 


Here is the texture spray machine in the master bedroom




Here is the taped, textured and primed master bedroom.



 Here is the primed master bathroom

 
 


The floors have been covered on the main level:  here is the guest suite bedroom and bathroom

 







Here is the taped floor in the dining room



The painters will be here for a while, and I'm happy they are back!


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