DIY Two Storey Extension

[acurachris]

Kitchen Plastering

When it came to plastering the kitchen ceiling I did things a little different. I split the ceiling into three sections using some angle beads and just plastered the first section.

This allowed me enough time to get the first section smooth before moving onto the next section. Then I removed the bead to join the next section.

Then I plastered the walls... Like a plastering Jedi at this point .

 

[martin hill]

If you do anymore carpeting try this underlay. Used it myself in the bedrooms and it super comfy and keeps the room warm too.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-superfit-1500-luxury-carpet-underlay-10m/9878j

 

[acurachris]

Kitchen Plastering 2

The extension wall and existing wall were different thicknesses and would've meant a step out to the new extension wall so I decided to make the back wall as smooth as possible by building out the existing wall. It did mean stripping the old plaster off..

 

[acurachris]

Kitchen Installation Part 1

White 600x600 porcelain tiles in white. Started to put the kitchen units in place (I laid the tiles and fitted the kitchen too. I could hardly build the extension and then get someone to do these things!)

I had to break into the plaster and a bit of the wall to get the sink waste behind the dishwasher.

 

[acurachris]

Kitchen Installation Part 2

When I did the worktops, I was lucky to have gone for square edge worktops which meant the join would be simpler.

I basically removed the laminate from the joining edge of the worktop and used a hinge cutter to make the bolt holes.

Radiators and blinds for the back wall go up.

Waiting for the front blind and the electrician was supposed to come back and do the 2nd fix although with the lockdown he hasn't been able to, so our kitchen is not wired up yet. Spotlights will be going in too. It's getting there but not finished.

 

[acurachris]

Utility Room

I brought the waste pipes under the ensuite floor and under the floor joists in the utility.

I plastered and decorated the utility room, including boxing in the waste pipes.

Plaster and paint.

Installed some cupboards from the old kitchen and a piece of old worktop from the shed. The room still needs some finishing touches and the electrics are not done yet so i'm running an extension lead to power the washer, dryer and fridge.

 

[acurachris]

Still Some Way To Go

So I'm pretty much up to where the posts are now. I have decorated both my daughters rooms which I'll post when I finish the upstairs hallway and I have the dining area to finish and the old kitchen conversion. There is still a lot of work to do and some small finishing jobs in each room i've posted but I'll get there!

 

[Johnny Allround]

Hi Chris, looking through your photos brought memories of our self build exploits in the early 80s. . Looks great.

 

[kingandy2nd]

Awesome work Chris. Thanks for all the great posts

 

[suts89]

WOW

 

[JP_]

great work

 

[NewhouseOldhouse]

Hi acurachris

Brilliant thread and you never even laid a block before???

I am fairly good and DIY (bathroom refurbs, tiling and other DIY I will give it a go) only thing I dont touch is electrics really.

I am hoping to block up 2 garage doors in the near future, what were the metal strips you used to connect extension to existing house?

Would you recommend skimming walls & ceilings DIY?

Thanks