House build!!!

[Big Flounder]

I got a slab!!!! 87 yards
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[Bluechip]

Sweet.... Now you will see progress.

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by Bluechip

Sweet.... Now you will see progress.

Yeah buddy! My framers are rapping up a job on Monday so Tuesday or Wednesday the latest they will begin framing mine!

[fishinpox]

that rain comin tonight and tom,orrow will be the best thing that can happen to your slab!! i lovepouring this time of year...that rain keeps it cool ,slows it down and youll end up with less cracks !

[Big Flounder]

Son of a B! I just got my quote for my cabinets! Now this is for the whole house excluding my outdoor which is small and not even the granite. $12,100 and if they stain them add 30%! I have seen this guys work in 2 houses and he does some beautiful work but does this seem high? I don't know cause I have not ever had cabinets built. This is for 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, mantal, and my media center on both sides of the fireplace. I was expecting about $8,000.

[weedeater]

I have over $15000 worth the cabinets which are all painted but that includes a large corner pantry, built in hutch and my guy did alot of little trim on cabineta

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by weedeater

I have over $15000 worth the cabinets which are all painted but that includes a large corner pantry, built in hutch and my guy did alot of little trim on cabineta

Wow! I don't feel so bad now. We are getting 2 quotes but we have only received one. But this guy used to build for this company we are getting this other quote from and now he owns his own custom shop and he said what ever they quote you, I will beat them. So maybe they will be cheaper. I am a firm believer that good work ain't cheap and cheap work ain't good but I have to make sure I am getting a good deal.

[budndawn]

I own a cabinet shop and that sounds reasonable depending on exactly what you are going with, wood species, door style, etc....

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by Big Flounder

Son of a B! I just got my quote for my cabinets! Now this is for the whole house excluding my outdoor which is small and not even the granite. $12,100 and if they stain them add 30%! I have seen this guys work in 2 houses and he does some beautiful work but does this seem high? I don't know cause I have not ever had cabinets built. This is for 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, mantal, and my media center on both sides of the fireplace. I was expecting about $8,000.

I've seen handmade entertainment centers for over $3k, for what your getting that doesn't sound bad at all as long as the work is what you say it is.

[budndawn]

Doesn't sound bad at all...here's something to compare to in Lafayette market....
Picture of half of a $12,000 cypress kitchen with 3 baths and media center

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by budndawn

Doesn't sound bad at all...here's something to compare to in Lafayette market....
Picture of half of a $12,000 cypress kitchen with 3 baths and media center

That is some really nice work. Mine will be built out of #2 cypress. Is that a good choice for cabinets?

[budndawn]

# 2 is a good choice if you like the look of knots. If you don't want a bunch of knots you need to go selects and better.

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by budndawn

# 2 is a good choice if you like the look of knots. If you don't want a bunch of knots you need to go selects and better.

Yeah we do like the look of knots. That's why we are going with stained and not painted. Actually my wife likes the look that you see in some houses like painted island and stained cabinets and 2 differant granite colors.

[budndawn]

I personally like the knots...That will look nice... Just don't go with a dark stain on cypress.

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by budndawn

I personally like the knots...That will look nice... Just don't go with a dark stain on cypress.

Thanks for the advice. I am excited!

[Big Flounder]

Moving on! Seems like it is taking forever and all the rooms look so small!
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[fishinpox]

sorry i missed your call, text me your number so i can plug it in my phone and ill set u up with some goo subs on the finish sides ( cabinet, floors, paint ect)

[Reggoh]

I remember building my house... the slab looked small... then the walls went up and the rooms looked tiny... and then the sheetrock went on and it started to look right... then when the floors and paint went on it really started looking great...

Pricing for cabinets is pretty expensive... 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, and a mantel/media center is alot of material and alot of work depending on what you have designed...

Mine were done out of Maple... I had a kitchen with enclosed refrig, island, and 2 bathrooms... I did all the staining myself to save money

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

sorry i missed your call, text me your number so i can plug it in my phone and ill set u up with some goo subs on the finish sides ( cabinet, floors, paint ect)

That would be great. I have 2 quotes on the cabinets and they were only $100 differance but a third wouldn't help. I have 1 quote on the floors and none on painting and trim. I have basically just going by advice from other people.

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by Reggoh

I remember building my house... the slab looked small... then the walls went up and the rooms looked tiny... and then the sheetrock went on and it started to look right... then when the floors and paint went on it really started looking great...

Pricing for cabinets is pretty expensive... 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, and a mantel/media center is alot of material and alot of work depending on what you have designed...

Mine were done out of Maple... I had a kitchen with enclosed refrig, island, and 2 bathrooms... I did all the staining myself to save money

Man I thought my wife was going to cry yesterday when she walked in it for the first time since the walls are standing. She said this is not big enough! We moved out of a house 1400 sf and this one is 2000 living 3000 under roof. Should not have brought her over there! Lol