Monday, October 19, 2009

Days 21 - 25: Holy Sheetrock!

The drywall crew arrived with a huge load of sheetrock, tape, mud, etc. They stacked it all neatly upstairs with the fancy cable safety ties seen below. They were able to install almost all the drywall and do the first round of taping and plastering in 2 days. They also repaired the nail pops in the kitchen and the one foot-through-ceiling accident in the dining room on the first floor. The house is a total wreck now with all the dust, plaster footprints, and drywall crumbs everywhere - can't wait to clean it all up!

The drywall guys were back today to put the 2nd coat of joint compound on - Max loved the drywall stilts (he called them "special shoes"). The finish carpenter was also at the house, and was able to hang nearly all of the entry and closet doors! We put the finishing touches on the tile and vanity cabinet order, as well. Later this week, we need to select carpet and pick up our 3 new ceiling fans.