Planning a Trim Carpentry or Interior Finish Project? Here’s Your Checklist

Project-planning checklist

1. Define your scope
   • What rooms or areas are involved?
   • Are you doing just trim/moulding, or also flooring, tile, windows/doors?
   • Will there be structural changes, renovations or additions?
2. Set your budget and timeline
   • Ask for a quote early: KD Trim Carpentry offers quotes via their contact page. kdtrimcarpentry.ca
   • Understand how flooring, tile, trim, scheduling of trades may impact timeline.
3. Design and material selection
   • Choose profiles for baseboards, mouldings, casing styles.
   • Select flooring type, tile style/size, finishes, colours.
   • Ensure materials align with your home style and maintenance expectations.
4. Site preparation
   • Clear areas of furniture or belongings to give access for installation.
   • Address any structural or existing surface issues (walls, subfloor, windows) ahead of finishing work.
5. Work plan with the contractor
   • Confirm who does what: e.g., KD Trim Carpentry covers interior finishing, flooring, tile according to their services list. kdtrimcarpentry.ca
   • Scheduling: flooring often before trim; painting may come after or before.
   • Communication of preferred hours, access, site cleanliness expectations.
6. Quality & inspection
   • After installation, walk through the trim lines, transitions, flooring joins, tile edges.
   • Ask about warranty or workmanship guarantee (KD Trim states they offer a satisfaction guarantee). kdtrimcarpentry.ca
   • Identify maintenance requirements (especially for wood floors or custom millwork).
7. Enjoy the result & maintenance
   • Once project is complete, enjoy your transformed space!
   • Keep simple maintenance habits: cleaning moulding, checking grout, monitoring floor wear.
   • Consider adding small upgrades later (e.g., accent moulding, wainscoting) to keep your home evolving.