Kitchen Reno: Week 6 Recap – Counter-culture

The countertops were installed on Thursday and now the kitchen is REALLY coming together. The material is quartzite, a natural stone similar to granite, and the light beige color we selected is called Taj Mahal. (Ahhh, now the musical selection begins to make sense!)

This week got off to a slow start compared to past action-packed weeks. Not that we’re complaining. The mud room floor was stripped of its dingy old linoleum and refitted with new ceramic tiles. The father and son duo of electricians added outlets and cleaned up the electrical panel while perfecting their comic banter all the while. 

And then things got interesting when the countertops arrived. What a big difference! The plumber returned today to hook up the water and gas lines to the sink and appliances. Our kitchen is technically operational! Not really though, there’s lots left to do.

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Next week the backsplash will be installed plus some punch list items will be addressed. Staining the floor will happen the following week and painting after that. I don’t want to get too excited but it seems like the finish line is in sight!
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Tune in next week for another renovation recap. Read previous recaps here.