Nothing major to report, but things are starting to take shape. The tiles in the laundry have been laid, and the first and second plaster coats have been applied to all the walls and ceilings. Various patch repairs have also been done so, although the different colours make it look unfinished, the surface is already pretty good. One more coat of plaster and it will be ready for paint, although that won’t happen until after the flooring is laid.

Progress has also been made on the kitchen island light-bar/pot rack. The black walnut has been trimmed to size and I’ve cut the holes for the down lights. On Wednesday I found a place to do the metalwork, it will all be in brushed stainless steel. A few coats of tung oil has the wood looking good; I’ll keep applying thin coats until it stops being absorbed.

The cabinetry installation is scheduled for 4 to 12 September. Then it will take two weeks for the countertops to be measured, cut and installed. Hopefully during that period, the flooring will get installed and, perhaps, even the painting done. Once the countertops are in, the cooktop, sink, and laundry tub can be put in, and the plumber and electrician can finish their work. The last piece will be the glass splash backs, but that won’t stop things being functional. Looking at the grand reveal in late October.