- Apply for a building permit from your local municipality.
- Take out old cabinetry, make necessary changes to plumbing and electric, and repair any damage to walls and flooring.
- Prime and paint the walls.
- Install ceramic tile or hardwood flooring (wait till later to install vinyl flooring).
- Install wall cabinets first, then base cabinets and islands. Put on cabinet doors, drawers and hardware.
- Cut plywood base for tile countertops.
- Install recessed sink, then finish wood, marble or tile countertops.
- Install surface-mounted sink and fittings, then garbage disposal and dishwasher.
- Install the icemaker in the refrigerator and hood and vent for range.
- Install the cooktop if it’s a free-standing unit, then the wall oven and microwave.
- Put in vinyl flooring.
- Install other appliances.
- Add lighting fixtures and put on trim and other finishing touches.
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