Until...last Thursday when the kitchen floors were installed - improperly. So inproperly, in fact, that they "pop" when you walk on them - kind of like firecrackers. We bought the new click-lock hardwood planks that do not require glue or nails and are praying that this is not the norm for these kinds of floors. We also noticed, after more careful inspection, that the padding was installed upside down, which could affect the moisture control under the subfloor and the leveling of the floor. So, after an entire day of debating what to do about it...we decided to have our contractor rip up the entire floor and start over. Are we terrible customers? No, but we felt awful making the call to ask that it be redone (don't worry, we bought our contractor a 7-11 gift card as a small thank you - we assume he likes 7-11 by the Big Gulp cups that are always in our kitchen each night).
So - that aside. The kitchen really looks good. Grant and I painted this weekend (thanks Ashleigh and Ryan Smith for the burnished clay recommendation) and the countertops were installed which are simply beautiful!!! Estimated completion date is Tuesday or Wednesday (even with the floors being re-done). Can't believe the project will be finished two weeks early. So, as we approach the final chapter, here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.
The counters look amazing! Everything seems to have come together so nicely. It's going to be a beautiful kitchen for sure. Awesome that it will be completed so early too!
ReplyDeleteLooks great...and really similar to what we're doing in the new house, right down to the cabinet hardware! Haha, I guess great minds think alike. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeletePS- we are also likely doing the "new" locking wood floors in the house. Let me know if you continue to have issues with them - I hope they settle out and end up being perfect!