Frequently Asked Questions | Painting & Renovations in Chilliwack
To Your Questions
"Does my kitchen need a backsplash?"
Backsplashes, I would say, are a must. As they protect walls and make water splashes, and other types of mess will splash up against your back wall. Backsplashes make it very easy to clean and very easy to maintain. Regarding design, it just really completes the space between the countertop and the wall.
"Can I still cook in my kitchen?"
All in all, you'll still have your kitchen, but not your appliances. So we take a kitchen job out a temporary sink for you, give you a table with a hot plate and a coffee maker. Depending on what your kitchen looks like during renovation, it might not be possible to use the kitchen for up to a week depending on the project. You may have an RV you can cook in or if it's in the summer, there's always the option of using the BBQ.
"How much will my kitchen renovation cost?"
Kitchen renovations typically started in the $30,000-$50,000 range and go up as high as $90,000-$150,000.
"How far ahead should I plan my kitchen renovation?"
Kitchen renovation planning typically starts 8 months to 1 year ahead of your project start date. Before we arrive, to begin a kitchen renovation, we ask that you clean your cabinets, clean out all of your drawers, with remove all your personal belongings. Once that demo team shows up, everything will be removed that needs to be by the end of the first day.
"Are there parts of the kitchen you don't renovate?"
We'll renovate every aspect of your kitchen. We give you new cabinets, new countertops, a new sink, and put a completely back together again brand new. We can also incorporate, to be environmentally friendly, parts of your old kitchen if needed and if they're in good enough condition to use.
"Do you do smart kitchens?"
I would say that the smart element in a kitchen that we offered these days is like a full touchless faucet. The motion sensor one that you just battery operated you touch them, and the water turns on to whatever temperature is set. We're also seeing a lot of LED roomsides which are very low energy in consumption and a lot of light, definitely a lot of light.
"Can I use my design?"
You can definitely use your design. We'll incorporate it into our years of experience to make sure that it's exactly what you want. We'll work to make it feasible and cost-effective.
"What kitchen feature is the biggest investment?"
The most significant investment on a full kitchen renovation is the actual cabinets: the boxes, the doors, and finishes. I would say that is a worthy investment: you'll get your kitchen renovation back when you go to sell your home.
"Where do I start?"
The first step to a kitchen renovation is making the phone call or going online and getting a hold of us and having me come out for an estimate.
"Will someone help me design my kitchen?"
Yes! We have a designer in place to help you design your kitchen. The biggest thing to keep in mind is the fluctuation in the cost of materials. If you're on a budget, you need to keep this in mind while choosing materials.
"What are the main stages of a kitchen renovation?"
Kitchen renovation stages start with estimating and design, then we move into material picking and final cost budgeting. From there we move into the work: demolition, electrical and plumbing rough-ins, drywall, mudding and taping, texture (knocking) on ceiling, paint primer and paint, flooring, trim, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, plumbing, refloats, final paint.
"Are hardwood floors a good idea in the kitchen?"
I personally don't like hardwood floors in the kitchen people tend not to imagine glasses and knives and food and stuff on them and because they have little cracks in them. Things can get stuck, and damage can get done. I like kitchens like, I like heated kitchen tile where if you end up damaging one piece, you can peel it and put a new section in to replace it.
"Do you do gas stoves?"
Yeah definitely! We have certified gas fitters on staff and we can disconnect, reconnect, and even move your gas line if you need. We can also pull your gas from your gas meter, pulling them from partial to completion.
"What is the best countertop on the market?"
The most popular countertops these days is quartz. It's a manufactured solid slab, easier and less expensive than granite which has to be mined out of a mountain. It's very popular. On a more budget-friendly note, you could also go with a high definition laminate.
"Should I replace my cabinets or should I get them refaced?"
Typically like to make that call when I'm on site visiting. If the cabinets are old and wobbly, I can ultimately work with them. However, a lot of the times the kitchens are so far gone that it just doesn't make sense to use the old bodies and we will choose remove and at that point we replace them.