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patrob

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Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:59 pm

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BMWAY330 wrote:

hi Patrob,

we`re interested on upgrading to hardwood too after closing but wondering how soon we could do it? Is it ok to put it right after we close or wait after 30 days of PDI? Wondering how would affect the PDI lists?
thanks.

If you have any issues with the sub-floor, like squeaks, bumps, humps or other major repairs that may potentially damage the floors, then you have to wait until it's fixed. If your house is built right, you can do it right after closing or whenever you feel comfortable.

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Sebi

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Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 7:41 am

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Hi Patrob,

I'm interested in a quote for installation, PM sent

Thanks!

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patrob

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Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 11:59 am

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BMWAY330 wrote:

patrob, thanks a lot for your answer.

Anytime

Sebi wrote:

Hi Patrob,

I'm interested in a quote for installation, PM sent

Thanks!

Thanks, e-mail sent

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Sebi

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Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 2:37 pm

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Sorry, I haven't received your email yet... can you please try to re-send it?

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patrob

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Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 2:53 pm

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Sebi wrote:

Sorry, I haven't received your email yet... can you please try to re-send it?

Thanks!

Resent. Maybe it went to your JunkMail inbox

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Sebi

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Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 3:18 pm

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Strange... I sent an email to floorwoodsolutions@mail.com maybe if you can try to reply to that one...

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Altima

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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:48 pm

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patrob wrote:

Generally it's better to go with the builder. But also depends what the builder is charging you.... But you do avoid all the mess & inconvenience that comes with this type of job.

It's not cheap to change over the stairs later to wood, there is quite a lot of labour involved. Depending on the type of stairs, the cost could be anywhere from $150 to $200 or more per step & usually does not include any staining or varnish. Unless you can do the job yourself, then it will be cheaper.

Hope this helps :wink:

Hi patrob,

I'm not too sure if the amount mattamy is charging is fair or atleast close to fair.

Oak Stairs for $3379.00 for a Village Home
Stain to match the hardwood is $1696.00.

Are the prices reasonable or can I get it a lot cheaper after closing?

Thanks

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Altima

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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:46 pm

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Scotian,

That is for 2 staircases. Are those prices decent?

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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:17 pm

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Altima wrote:

In your particular home, there is a lot of stairs & you will not save any money by doing it after. And Mattamy will not leave unfinished stairs & to remove the varnish after & stain will not be cheap (unless you do the work yourself) & IMO not worth the headache & mess.

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patrob

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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:32 pm

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Scotian Lotion wrote:

This is probably a total moron newb question but...

... in the kitchen, do the lower cabinets sit on top of the tile, or does the tile go in after the cabinets are all installed?

I think I have finally decided I will wait until after close for h/w floors. I am just wondering how mangled the kitchen will become while trying to smash the tiles out.

Has anyone ever had any luck running into the contractors before they started tiling the kitchen, and begged them to lay carpet or just 'lay' the tiles there (or stick them on with cheap crap ahesive? (so i can pop them up later)

The lower cabinets are usually installed on tile.

Remove the kickplates, tape off the finished sides of the cabinets & remove the tiles. You can cut it with a grinder along the cabnets as close as possible & install the hardwood up to it. Then you cover it with kickplate & possibly additional moulding. It's a very messy job but doable.

Maybe these pics will help

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/show ... ostcount=4

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patrob

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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:56 pm

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S&P wrote:

Scotian Lotion wrote:

So... knowing that your new home will be turned into THAT, Mattamy still won't leave the tiles out.

It saves them money... I don't get it. Oh well... Thanks for those pics and info

I think it's because they can't sell the house if the floors aren't finished - it won't pass inspection.

Actually you can easily close a new house with no floors, we did :wink:

It all depends on the builder & how flexible they are. We actually closed with no carpets, unfinished stairs, no kitchen cabinets/bathroom vanities, no sinks (except the powder room/laundry), no tiles in some bathrooms, etc.

As long as you have the minimum, which is hot & cold water, toilets, sink, heat, you can close the house.

Mattamy is just being Mattamy & making it hard for the homeowner, hoping that you get the expensive upgrade through them, so it's either their way or no way :roll:

I have heard they even have a hard time or say no on installing carpet where tiles are supposed to go (foyer/hallway) which is weird because it is your house after all & they are supposedly building it for your needs...

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Linda

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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:54 am

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I had an ironic chuckle while at my colours appointment because the slogan in the Design Centre is "make it yours," which I took to mean "personalize it." But when I asked for hardwood stairs but only on one staircase my consultant said that that wasn't an option and I had to do both. Or when I asked for sliding doors rather than a regular door in my master bathroom they also said no. They said no more often to me than yes when I tried to "make it mine." And my requests weren't crazy at all.

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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:55 pm

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I just had my hardwood installed and wanted to post a quick review... sorry for changing the subject!

Installation was great and clean, Robert is very professional and detail-oriented. The guys cleaned-up and levelled the floor before starting the work, they looked at every piece of wood to make sure it's good and saved as much as possible from these. In fact, the extra 5% we got was enough to put hardwood on the landing space! Great jon on flushing with the nosings and tiles, we all know what "builder quality" is, even thou it's a new house.

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patrob

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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:50 pm

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Sebi wrote:

I just had my hardwood installed and wanted to post a quick review... sorry for changing the subject!

Installation was great and clean, Robert is very professional and detail-oriented. The guys cleaned-up and levelled the floor before starting the work, they looked at every piece of wood to make sure it's good and saved as much as possible from these. In fact, the extra 5% we got was enough to put hardwood on the landing space! Great job on flushing with the nosings and tiles, we all know what "builder quality" is, even thou it's a new house.

Thanks Sebi for the feedback

You should post some pics of the finished floors

Scotian Lotion wrote:

Who installed your floors?

What's the 'extra 5%' you refer to? 5% of what?

We did the installation :wink:

The 5% Sebi is referring to is the waste that is usually added to the job. But many times, depending on the installer, you can minimize that to approx. 3% waste. Plus your square footage in the boxes might be higher than what is needed for the job. For ex: if you need only 365 sq. ft., you have to order 380 sq. ft. of wood (20 sq. ft. per box), which will give you 15 sq. ft. extra. So with your other "saved" waste, that will give you the saved percentage of wood.

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Frank&Sandra

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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:01 pm

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Hey Rob, we're looking to do the hardwood after closing as well. We're wondering if when the hardwood is installed will it naturally sit flush where it meets the stairs or should we advise mattamy to adjust the height of anything?

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