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PROJECT GALLERY

Renovation work, in detail.

See what needed attention, how the work unfolded and the finished result. Choose a project below, or open the full story for every photograph and the details in between.

01 / FEATURED PROJECT

Closet moisture & mould damage repair

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01

The problem

Moisture from the outside wall caused rot and mould.

Mould and moisture damage along the closet ceiling edges and upper walls before repair — Ceiling & upper walls

Close view of staining and damaged surfaces in the closet before repair — The damaged surface

Closet ceiling with dark staining, peeling finish and an opening exposing timber below the ceiling — Peeling ceiling finish

Close view of damaged ceiling edges, the dark cavity behind the wall finish, and exposed timber — Inside the opening

02

The process

Clean-out, vapour barrier, insulation and new drywall.

Closet during wall removal, with concrete walls, timber furring, a ladder and loose wallboard visible — Wall covering removed

Closet walls opened, exposing timber strips and the surface behind the removed wallboard — The opened walls

Rigid insulation fitted between timber strips in the closet — Insulation fitted

New drywall in the closet with joints and fixing points prepared for finishing — Drywall & joint preparation

Behind the finished walls

Closer views of the opened corner, insulation and drywall preparation.

Upper closet corner with wall finishes removed, exposing concrete and timber furring. — The exposed wall corner

Closet corner with green insulation panels fitted between vertical timber furring. — Insulation at the corner

New closet wallboard with joint compound along seams, corners and fasteners, before finishing. — Drywall finishing detail

03

Completion

Painted walls and ceiling, shelves and a hanging rail.

Completed closet with painted walls and ceiling, shelves and a hanging rail — The completed closet

02 / DRYWALL & CEILINGS

Drywall & ceiling finishing

Ceiling preparation, surface finishing and kitchen ceiling details, shown in eight photographs.

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Ceiling preparation & finishing

Surface preparation, recessed ceiling details and living-area ceiling work.

Worker holding finishing tools beneath a ceiling being skimmed, with lights hanging below the openings. — 01
Applying compound to the ceiling surface.

Worker smoothing ceiling compound with a finishing knife while furniture below is covered with protective plastic. — 02
Smoothing the ceiling around the light openings.

Smooth white ceiling with recessed lights, a perimeter beam and windows below. — 03
Smooth ceiling surfaces and recessed lighting.

Smooth living-area ceiling above a sofa, with perimeter lighting and masking around the central light. — 04
A view across the living-area ceiling.

Kitchen ceiling work

Ceiling panels, preparation and lighting details above the kitchen.

Kitchen before renovation with a ceiling grid of illuminated panels above the original cabinets. — 05
The original kitchen ceiling with illuminated panels.

Kitchen renovation in progress with patching visible on the ceiling above new white cabinets. — 06
Ceiling finishing during the kitchen renovation.

Smooth white kitchen ceiling with recessed and perimeter lighting while tools and unfinished installation remain below. — 07
The smooth kitchen ceiling and perimeter lighting.

Kitchen ceiling and perimeter lighting seen above the sink and cabinets during ongoing installation. — 08
A second view of the kitchen ceiling and lighting.

03 / BATHROOM RENOVATION

Bathroom water damage & rot repair

Opening the shower wall revealed the extent of a major leak. Follow the damaged walls through removal, rebuilding and tile work to the finished bathroom.

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01

The problem

A hidden wall leak, water damage and rot around the shower.

Shower wall with tiles removed around the valve, revealing darkened damaged backing beside the original patterned tiles. — The shower wall opened

Close view of deteriorated material exposed beneath the shower threshold, above the original brown bathroom floor tiles. — Damage beneath the threshold

Darkened and deteriorated backing exposed behind shower tiles, with broken tile pieces and a demolition tool below. — Damage behind the tiles

Close detail of darkened shower wall backing with a broken lower section, an exposed cavity and loose tile debris. — The extent of the hidden damage

02

The repair work

Removal, new wall boards and shower backing, then tile installation.

Worker wearing hearing protection inside the opened shower, removing old material among tile and wall debris. — Removing the damaged materials

Exposed shower framing and stripped wall surfaces with a ladder in the enclosure, debris below and the existing sink beside it. — Exposing the wall structure

View through the bathroom doorway showing wall boards around the shower opening and blue and white backing panels inside. — Preparing the shower walls

Rachelle working on new marble-look wall tiles with a sponge and trowel, beside red leveling clips and the shower opening. — Tiling by hand

03

The finished bathroom

Tiled surfaces, shower fittings, a glass door and a vanity.

Finished shower interior with white marble-look wall tiles, a chrome showerhead and a round chrome control fitting. — Inside the finished shower

Finished marble-look bathroom wall tiles around the toilet and shower entrance, with the ceiling fan fitted above. — The finished bathroom surfaces

Finished bathroom viewed from the doorway, with a textured glass shower door, marble-look wall tiles and a wood-look vanity. — The finished bathroom

04 / KITCHEN RENOVATION

A new kitchen, from floor to ceiling.

From blue-grey cabinets and illuminated ceiling panels to a white kitchen with tiled flooring and perimeter lighting. Follow the original room, the work in progress and the completed result.

Read the full kitchen story →

01

The starting point

The original cabinets, finishes and panel ceiling.

Kitchen before renovation with illuminated ceiling panels, blue-grey cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. — The original kitchen

02

The work

Ceiling reconstruction, work around the cabinets and hood, flooring and finishing.

Worker on a ladder fixing new kitchen ceiling boards above blue-grey cabinets, with Rachelle beside the counter. — Fitting the new ceiling boards

Kitchen during reconstruction with a patched drywall ceiling, open white cabinets and a refrigerator covered in protective plastic. — The room during reconstruction

Grey kitchen floor tiles held with red leveling clips, with an appliance moved into the room and tools on the counters. — Laying the floor tiles

White kitchen cabinets, veined backsplash and perimeter lighting during installation, with lower cabinet openings and tools still visible. — Fitting out the kitchen

03

The finished kitchen

White cabinetry, a veined backsplash and finished lighting.

Completed white kitchen with perimeter ceiling lighting, recessed lights, veined backsplash, grey floor tiles and Rachelle beside the counter. — The completed kitchen

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