New Town house

tile place recomended by Mike Shine- one in Emeryville and one in San Rafael.
http://www.italics-stone.com/


**1- to be done before we move in
**2- shortly after
**3 when we can
KITCHEN

Replace stove and hood (looking for best deal) arox cost $2K **(1)
Paint **(1)

DEN
paint **2

MASTER BEDROOM
Paint **(1)
Replace carpet **(1)
Replace windows **3

BATH- **2

move wall and make bathroom larger put sink inside and build new vanity outside.
-or-
Leave wall but remove bath and replace with tiled shower. Retile floors. Full mirror on right. Paint. New toilet.



LIVINGROOM DINNING ROOM

Replace carpet with wood or laminate flooring. **(1)
Replace acoustic ceiling with sheet rock flat ceiling **2
Remove bar area all together or replace

DOWN SAIRS

New closet doors (need two or three?) (**2)
New carpet **3
Paint **(1)

BATH
Move wall to laundry room and put in larger tub **3
Replace vanity **3
Good coat of kills and paint **(1)
New tile and flooring **3



reasearching flooring ideas

Bamboo- A relative newcomer in the industry is bamboo flooring. Its natural beauty and strength make bamboo one of the most elegant and versatile flooring choices available. Because bamboo is a natively tropical plant, it is resistant to moisture and less susceptible to expansion and contraction as compared to hardwood floors.

http://www.floorshop.com/EnviroChoice-Solid-Bamboo-Floor/Store/Subcategory.cfm?subcat_id=6776

looks good $3sqf

info on bamboo
http://www.shakuhachi.com/BambooFlooring.html

cork- improves insulations and sound proffing..
http://www.wecork.com/floating_floors.html

Carpet Comparison Chart

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1204941492.1106378332@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdiadddjgddjhicgelceffdfgidgnl.0&CNTTYPE=NAVIGATION&CNTKEY=services/installation.jsp&MID=9876&
pos=p08

Questions about carpet installation…Do they uninstall? Extra charge?

Carpet styles- sounds like a textured plush is the way to go. On the after installation page it says Complete any touchup painting required on walls, doors or trim- II wonder if they plan to mess u p walls?

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1204941492.1106378332@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdiadddjgddjhicgelceffdfgidgnl.0&CNTTYPE=NAVIGATION&CNTKEY=services/installation.jsp&MID=9876&pos=p08

toilets are around $200 and up….

California Carpet
1197 Folsom @ 8th 415-487-3636
rugs, hardwood, vinal, stone, laminates and tile

Contractor recommended by Stuart
Sing Wong 415-665-4203.- apt feb 2nd 11am
Known to be cheep yet very good.

Check out “Integrated Resources” for ideas on stone
275 Valley Dr
Brisbane CA 94005
415-657-0280

Mirror closet doors $100-$200
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productList&catalogId=MIRROR_DOORS