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Part 3: Living with the chaosREMOVE and BUILD:
Empty the room and remove old windowcoverings, hardware, and light fixtures. Take out old carpet, scrape off ancient wallpaper, and remove any other items that won't be staying such as wall paneling, "cottage cheese" ceilings, and so on.
Complete all interior construction, such as built-in bookcases, installing a fireplace, replacing a window or door, etc. This is also the stage to add wall paneling or other special wall treatments other than paint or wallpaper. Install recessed lighting, additional outlets, switches, as well as any receptacles for sconces, ceiling fans, and so on. If possible, delay the actual fixture installation until painting is complete. Install decorative moldings (crown, base, wall, window, or door). WALLS and FLOORS:
Once moldings are in place, paint walls and trim. In the alternative, install wallpapers or borders, paint murals, faux paint, or add other finish treatments.
The installation of flooring is sometimes completed before painting , since sometimes floor moldings need to be relocated on the wall to accommodate added depth of new floorcoverings. If you decide to install flooring before painting, be sure to adequately protect your new flooring from accidental paint spatters as well as from scratches and dents. Page 4: The Fun Part Go to: Back to Page 1 Plan and Prepare Install the Details Move In and Accessorize |
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