In what order should we do things?

9 years ago

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So - my wife & I are having our first baby soon (yay!). As part of our active nesting process, we're transforming our spare bedroom into a beautiful space for our bubba to come. Baby specific furniture aside, the big ticket items will be new carpets, painting & some new built in wardrobes... and the thing we are struggling with - is what to do first?

Should we paint first to de-risk anything getting paint on it later? Do we put the carpets in before the wardrobe? Should the wardrobes go in before we paint to save time? Does any of it actually matter?

Any guidance/thoughts appreciated!

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jmm1837

9 years ago

Depends on the kind of built in wardrobe you're going to have. If it's a genuine built in which will need painting, it goes first, then painting, carpet last.

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Vy
9 years ago
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1/ paint first

2/ carpet in

3/ wardrobe

or wardrobe before carpet with this option when you do remove the wardrobe you're going to have a gap where the wardrobe was .

if you paint last there's less painting to do but then you might splatter on your carpet and everything else..which means you'll have to cut ..tape etc

if you paint first you can roller and not have to worry about taping anything..will be much quicker to paint..

wardrobe takes time to order so once you've ordered it..paint and carpet by time it's ready the room is ready for it to go in
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scottevie
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Definitely paint before carpet. Good luck and enjoy decorating this special space.
chittering5
9 years ago
I'd definitely say paint first. And maybe look into low VOC paints as well- items like paint ( and carpet ) will release "fumes/gas/toxins" for a little while and ur beautiful baby will be hanging out in that room. ( just a little suggestion, I hate know it all parents but I thought I'd mention it in case u want to look into it :) )
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Derek Wales and Son Surface Coatings
9 years ago
I would also go the the majority and paint first. Low VOC paints are also the way to go and as mentioned new carpet also emit toxins etc. so don't leave things to the last minute and keep things well ventilated for a few weeks after completion. If the robes are sliding doors they don't usually have backs so you need to paint the walls before robe installation, believe me as a pro i have painted many the inside of robes, you will have a neater job and save time. Some wardrobe companies insist on the installation prior to carpet so you have a better fit to the floor, so check it out prior to timing the carpet.

So paint first, asked your robe company if they have a preference and if not, carpet then robe.

Hope baby arrives safe and healthy ready to enjoy the new environment you are making.

Good luck and all the best. Regards Paul Wales
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9 years ago
Thanks everyone! Really appreciate your advice
fiogre99
9 years ago
I suggest you paint the entire room, install the wardrobe, paint the wardrobe if it needs it then have the carpet installed, including a separate piece in the bottom of the wardrobe. A wardrobe installed on top of carpet creates difficulties if you replace the carpet in the future.
Kim Westwood
9 years ago
paint first, easier to paint an empty room. new carpet next. then wardrobe. Most built in wardrobes have carpet floor, unless you use tiles.
Elwood Hindley
9 years ago
Personally I would be doing a hard floor in wood, or floating floor with a rug that's made of replicable carpet squares since kids grow up and can damage carpet.

There are some amazing rugs made of carpet squares these days and the beauty of them is you design the shape and size .

A painters tip I always use..paint the ceiling in the same satin paint as the walls as its easier to clean than ceiling white, no need to match colours or change paint trays and gives the ceiling a beautiful shimmer under the right lighting...remember no "cool white" led bulbs, use all warm light bulbs.

Choose a comfy chair for nighttime feeding in your favourite fabric and choose your colour scheme using the chair fabric as your launch point.
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archimondo
9 years ago
Essential first job - rope in the parents and in-laws to help.

They have more time and experience than you and want to be an important part of grand-childs life.

Note:- Only works once.

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