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Any of you done your own kitchen demolition when remodeling?? vic 03-03-2007
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Posted by vic on March 3, 2007, 10:08 am


I just ordered some new kitchen cabinets for an L shaped kitchen, and
would like to save $600 by doing my own cabinet removals.
I would like to ask those who have done their own demolition when they
remodeled their kitchens. Would they do it over again? Any tips to
make it easier?
Thanks for your help
Vic


Posted by Howard on March 3, 2007, 10:17 am


Demo of the cabinets is easy (BTDT). However are you comfortable
about disconnecting the plumbing, electrical and removing the
backsplash materials? Also you will have to dispose of the cabinets.
Either flatten them and feed them to your trash hauler or take them
out in good shape and give them away. If you know someone who wants
them then maybe you have an assistant. Figure one day for the work if
there are no surprises (valves that don't shut off, etc.). Watch for
nails in your shoes.

> I just ordered some new kitchen cabinets for an L shaped kitchen, and
> would like to save $600 by doing my own cabinet removals.
> I would like to ask those who have done their own demolition when they
> remodeled their kitchens. Would they do it over again? Any tips to
> make it easier?
> Thanks for your help
> Vic



Posted by Sacramento Dave on March 3, 2007, 10:46 am



>I just ordered some new kitchen cabinets for an L shaped kitchen, and
> would like to save $600 by doing my own cabinet removals.
> I would like to ask those who have done their own demolition when they
> remodeled their kitchens. Would they do it over again? Any tips to
> make it easier?
> Thanks for your help
> Vic
>

$600 sounds pretty cheap certainly not a bad price. Cabinets come down
fairly easy but not really a one man job it's nice to have some help with
the uppers. For the most part the cabinets are screwed or nailed to the wall
just pull the nail or unscrew the screw then mount them in the garage. The
counter tops are also easy if Formica just find the screws underneath. If
the counters are tile pay the $600. tile a messy pain in the ass.
If you do have them removed by the installer crew make sure they are
responsible for any unforeseen damage, broken pipe, shorted electrical ect.
You should also check the installers Contractors license, Liability
insurance, workman's comp. I have torn out a-lot of kitchens but I was
remodel contractor for about seven years so I don't think twice about it.





Posted by Old_Boat on March 3, 2007, 10:51 am



>I just ordered some new kitchen cabinets for an L shaped kitchen, and
> would like to save $600 by doing my own cabinet removals.
> I would like to ask those who have done their own demolition when they
> remodeled their kitchens. Would they do it over again? Any tips to
> make it easier?
> Thanks for your help
> Vic
>
Yes you can do it yourself it you are not afraid to spend about twice as
much time as you figure. I did mine all by myself. Consider exactly what you
are doing before you begin . Are the walls plaster or drywall? Are you
taking out a soffit? It is not that hard, just make sure you have allotted
enough time to do it.

LJ



Posted by Malcolm Hoar on March 3, 2007, 11:52 am


>I just ordered some new kitchen cabinets for an L shaped kitchen, and
>would like to save $600 by doing my own cabinet removals.
>I would like to ask those who have done their own demolition when they
>remodeled their kitchens. Would they do it over again?

Depends on the price. First quote I had for demolishing
my tile countertop was $1000. I was gonna do it myself.
In the end, my granite guy offered to do it for $250.
Accepting that offer was a no-brainer.

>Any tips to make it easier?

Really good gloves and safety goggles. Do NOT even think
about starting without those two items.



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