Week 21 Tuesday

August 26th 2014

Master Bedroom

South Kitchen Wall

West Kitchen Wall

The rockers finally showed up late today but they move really fast and already have quite a bit done.  I have speced a Level 5 finish so there will be lots of mud going on here.  I hope I will be able to post a video as I want you to get to see some of this process.

I had to go up to the house at least 5 times to day to meet with various subs and the contractor.  Lots of questions about these  Italian door jambs.  We finally got them set properly and then the rockers come on the job and when the 5/8" rock hits the jamb it is too big.  So now we have to remove it an replace all the rock that meets the doors with 1/2" sheet rock.  It would have been nice if some of this information had been included with their installation instructions. 

My idea for the fireplace is now out as the price for doing what a wanted was astronomical.  The material only costs about $300 and it was directly screwed into the wall.  So now I will be going for my third iteration unless I can find someone to do it more reasonably.

Stay tuned and watch the transformation.  If you want a hint of it's future look at my Pinterest posts.  http://www.pinterest.com/jdzinesf/hyde-street-penthouse/

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