Although this kitchen renovation is taking a long time I am very happy with how it is turning out. It feels so much bigger & just feels a million times better cooking in it. We have a lot more to do but it will definitely be worth it in the end!
Out with the old, in with the new.
After installing the new window on the right side of this wall we needed to remove all the old sheetrock & insulation from the left side. That part of the wall originally had a big old ugly window & had been sealed up a few years ago.
This tool makes it a lot easier when installing sheetrock screws!
There was also some old insulation left on the right side that we needed to remove as well.
Once all the new insulation was installed it was time to install the rest of the new sheetrock.
After we had all the sheetrock in we needed to mud the seams and screw holes to prepare for texture.
After the mud dried we sanded the areas so they were smooth and blended well with the rest of the wall. We only had to do a second coat in one area above where the hood vent was going to go.
For our texture we chose an All-Purpose Pre-Mixed Joint Compound that came in a plastic tub. I do not recommend using the one that comes in a box with a bag. It was difficult to deal with and the second time we went to use it all the little pieces dried on the bag fell into the good product. This will cost you about $15 for a 4.5 G tub at Home Depot.
To apply the texture we used a Texture-Pro 200 Hopper Gun with 3 Spray Tips that attaches to an air compressor. We used it in our daughters room and loved it! Make sure to not add too much mixture in at one time because it will be very heavy & difficult to work with. This will cost you about $70 from Home Depot.
Once the texture dried we went ahead & moved the new cabinets in place. They had been sitting in our dining room temporarily taking up space. We are deciding on paint color for the walls & cabinets now. In the mean time we have more work to do to the other walls.
Thought it was time for some before and after progress pictures.
We still need to tape, mud, & texture the wall with the big window above the sink.
We have figured out the plan for the other 2 walls in the kitchen so keep an eye out for more Kitchen Renovation posts!
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