Bath Remodeling Process

IF I CHOOSE TO WORK WITH KBF,USA, WHAT WOULD THE PROCESS BE LIKE?


LET'S GET STARTED!

 

When you work with KBF,USA, you'll be part of the design and construction

process during the entire project. We'll begin a potential remodeling effort by

engaging you in free consultation sessions. We'll sit down with you one-on-one

to discuss your project in full detail. Since we are a well-rounded design/build

firm (We do both the design AND the construction!), we can easily work with

you to design a realistic and affordable remodeling vision. We will carefully

keep track of your requirements, your requests, and your budget so there are

never any surprises down the line. After the initial consultation - where we've

discussed your remodeling aspirations and requirements - we'll discuss your

budget and offer you a price estimate and preliminary design ideas for the

project. We'll then send you a Pre-Construction Design Agreement to review

and sign. This document will describe your project's cost and scope in full

detail. Once the Agreement is signed, we can begin the intensive

 


DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

 

One of KBF,USA's professional designers will work with you to craft a

bathroom remodeling vision that meets (and exceeds) your exact specifications

and aspirations. We'll take careful measurements of the space you wish to

remodel and we'll begin planning the future bathroom layout. If you like, our

team of computer visualizers can even create a digital 3D model of your

remodeling vision so you can see what the finished project will look like before

any construction work even starts! This way you can suggest and view color

schemes, material finishes, layouts, and other details before the first

sledgehammer even hits the drywall.

 


SORTING OUT THE DETAILS

 

Before we begin the actual construction work, we want to make sure all the

design details have been worked out. We'll schedule a design review meeting

where we'll both thoroughly look over the proposed design (plans, elevations,

drawings, renderings, and scope-of-work assessments) to make sure

everything meets your expectations. We'll review your material, color, and

finish selections, and we'll address any other questions and concerns you may

have. We'll determine the final design of things like cabinets, floors, lighting,

and other minutia. This step ensures that everyone is on the same page before

the construction begins. We'll also finalize the working plans and the contract

budget.


THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

 

About two weeks before construction is scheduled to begin, we'll arrange a

pre-construction meeting to review the construction schedule with you. We

want to make sure you are fully involved in the construction process, so for

each week that we're involved in construction work we will do a weekly

walk-through with you to discuss the construction process and obtain your

feedback on the work in progress. If something doesn't seem right, please make

sure to tell us! It's always easier to fix something during construction than after

construction. We consider the walk-through process essential to ensure we're

constantly meeting your expectations, and we pride ourselves on providing a

service that few other remodeling firms offer.

 


If you'd like to learn more about the actual remodeling work behind our

construction process, please read the OUR BATHROOM REMODELIGN

PROCESS below.

 

ENJOY YOUR FANTASTIC NEW BATHROOM!

 

When we've finished rejuvenating your bathroom, we'll ask you to fill out a

final corrections and touch-up punch list. We'll list the tasks we have

completed along with any final finishing tasks we intend to complete. We'll also

ask you to inspect and test your bathroom for several days with the list in hand

- you will have the opportunity to add any final requests or corrections to the

list. We'll complete any outstanding items on the list as quickly as possible and

then we'll bask in the satisfaction of knowing that we've helped another thrilled

client make their bathroom renovation dream come true. Enjoy your new

bathroom!

OUR BATHROOM REMODELING PROCESS


We'd like to share our remodeling process with you so that you can better

understand the scope-of-work associated with a bathroom remodel and be

better prepared to plan a realistic budget for your project. Of course, each

project is unique and may involve more tasks than the standard tasks listed

below:


DEMOLITION AND REPAIR WORK

We begin a standard bathroom remodeling project by gutting the entire existing

bathroom (walls, ceiling, and floor) to the bare studs. We then inspect the

integrity of the framing and correct any structural issues as necessary. Next we

inspect the quality of the existing plumbing and electrical work and correct any

problems so that they meet current building codes.


 

INSTALLATION OF INSULATION

 

After the framing, plumbing, and electrical work in the bathroom is complete,

we then install insulation where necessary. We take into consideration where

the bathroom is located in relation to the other rooms of the house, and the

wall thickness, and we proceed to install the proper insulation for the walls,

ceilings, and floors.


INSTALLATION OF WALLS AND SUBFLOORING

 

Now the bathroom needs to be enclosed. We install 1/2" thick moisture/mold

/mildew resistant drywall on the walls and ceilings and 3/4" thick plywood on

the floor. We then install the subfloor on top of the plywood - the type of

subfloor depends on what kind of finish flooring material the customer would

like for their bathroom

 

 

 

PREPARATION OF DRYWALL

 

Once the bathroom is enclosed, we then tape the drywall and spackle and sand

it to a smooth finish. The drywall is then primed and painted using top-quality

products.

 


INSTALLATION OF WALL AND FLOOR FINISHES

 

The finish work is next. The cost and time spent on finish work can vary from

project to project depending on the customer's material selections and the

layout/design of the bathroom. For example, the floors can be finished with

stone, granite, marble, ceramic, porcelain, VCT, linoleum, hardwood flooring,

and many other possibilities. Likewise the walls can be finished with stone,

granite, marble, ceramic, porcelain, glass, wainscoting, and may other options.

All materials are installed using the manufacturer`s recommendations and the

current, most up-to-date construction practices.

 


INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES

 

We then install the plumbing fixtures (tubs, toilets, vanity sinks and faucets,

showers, etc.) and connect them to the plumbing network.

 


 

INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES

 

The next-to-last step involves the installation of finishing details such as

trimwork, medicine cabinets, hardware, mirrors, towel racks, shelves, and so

on.


CLEAN UP AND TESTING

 

After all the construction work is complete, we clean up the entire job site and

dispose of all the debris. At this point the bathroom is ready to use! The

customer is given a couple days to inspect and test the finished remodeling

project. They are encouraged to offer corrections/suggestions via a touch

up/punch list - we address all the issues on the punch list and then the project

is officially considered complete.

The completion time for a standard bathroom remodeling project usually

ranges from three to four weeks


KBF,USA ,conducts all renovation work to meet the most up-to-date building

practices, standards, and codes. Montgomery County follows the International

Residential Code and the International Building Code for all new construction

and renovation work done in the city, so if you are a city resident you may

consult the Office of Licenses and Inspections to learn about the building codes

you will need to follow for your bathroom remodeling project. Of course, local

building codes will vary throughout the Philadelphia region, so please check

with your local buildings or safety department to learn about the building codes

that will apply to your remodeling project.

Below are some standard code requirements that we follow in all our renovation projects:

TOILET ENCLOSURES: Bathroom stall enclosures must have at least 36"x66" of space.

TOILETS: Their center shall be at least 15" from walls and tubs and have a 21" clearance in front.

FAUCETS: Bathroom shower and tub/shower combinations must include anti-scald devices.

BATHROOM LIGHT FIXTURES: At least one permanent fixture must be

included, and it must be controlled by a wall switch.

WALL SWITCH: The wall switch must be at least 60" from tubs and showers.

WASTE AND DRAINAGE LINES: Such lines must slope 1/4" per foot towards

the main DWV stack to aid flow and prevent blockage.

 

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES: All receptacles must be GFCI-protected.

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