
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.