I just bought a house...playing the renovation game...need help!?

Question

So I just bought this house and the plan is to fix it up and then put it up for rent. Well it's really a good size house 3-4 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, dining room, living room, another 2 small rooms I guess was entertaining room with fireplace also and then this tiny little room by the kitchen. We are painting it and leveling it among other things.....So my parents are wanting to do a lot of it themselves....and they are in an argument about painting the house...should they do it now or after they level the house. One says if they paint, once they level, the paint will crack and they'll have to paint again...Well I know nothing about it I would think they should level the house first of all before ANYTHING but that's just me. So any construction worker out there or someone who knows more than me obviously can you lend a helping hand.

Answer 1

level house first then fix crakes and paint leveling will close cracks and then can be fix permently 22 yrs painter

Answer 2

PAINT AFTER IT'S LEVELED

I'm not a contractor but the information on how and what to do is in this link.
http://homerenovations.about.com/od/planningtorenovate/a/artremodelproce.htm
My best advice I did the inside renovation myself and learned much during the course of 18 months of living in it and working on it after a 9 hour a day job to pay for it.
The best advice
.........PLAN YOUR WORK
....................AND
...............AND WORK YOUR PLAN
Have every detail spelled out what you will do and the order in which you will do it/needs to be done.
If you level the house first your biggest headach will be over. Except of course everyone getting on each others nerves because everybodys idea is the right one. Trust me that will happen.
AVOID THAT! By having your plan in place.
Aesthetics of any job is the last job done.
1. Ensure that you have funding for your renovation.
2.Draw up a simple "yes/no" list of do-it-yourself projects and projects you want professionals to do.
3.Look for contractors and subcontractors for those jobs you do not want to do yourself
4.Apply for permits.

1. Design and Planning
Whether it's a sketch on a cocktail napkin or full-blown architectural plans, some type of planning and design always comes first.
Ensure that you have funding for your renovation.
Draw up a simple "yes/no" list of do-it-yourself projects and projects you want professionals to do.
Look for contractors and subcontractors for those jobs you do not want to do yourself
2. Roof, Foundation, Siding, Windows
Protect your future renovation work by making certain the house won't collapse on you (foundation, major structural problems) and that it will remain dry (roof, siding, windows).
Secure the foundation.
Make major structural repairs to areas such as weakened walls, joists, and carrying beams.
Repair or replace the roof.
Replace seriously damaged windows that may threaten future remodeling work. If not seriously damaged, leave it for later in the process.
If the siding is so damaged that it will allow water infiltration, repair or replace the siding. If not seriously damaged, leave it for later in the process.
3. Demolition
Depending on the scale of your renovations and the condition of the house, demolition might be the first step.
Rent a large container for waste.
Carefully demolish all or some of the areas of the house that will be renovated. Demolish as much as possible if you will not be living in the house.
Exercise caution when demolishing surfaces coated with lead-based paint.
4. Structural Carpentry
At this time, call in the carpenters for major carpentry projects. Things like:
Moving walls.
Constructing new walls.
Significantly enlarging window openings.
Adding beams to support a greater weight upstairs.
Punching in new doors (or removing existing doors).
Adding new construction windows.
5. HVAC Ductwork, Electrical, and Plumbing
With the walls and ceiling open, it's time for the HVAC company to install ductwork for central heating and air conditioning. Also with the walls accessible, run new electrical and plumbing systems. Electrical and plumbing inspectors will visit at this time, too.
6. Insulation
Last thing to do with the walls open: install fiberglass batt insulation in the walls and attic. Insulation goes fast, so give your drywaller a call and let him know he's next up.
7. Drywall
A second inspection from the electrical inspector (and perhaps the plumbing inspector) will give you the go-ahead to close up the walls.
Drywallers hang sheets of drywall, apply drywall compound, and let the compound dry. After drying, they sand it smooth. Sometimes, they will repeat the process until they achieve a seamless surface.
8. Flooring
Installing the flooring later in the renovation process saves your flooring surface from significant damage.
9. Windows
Install replacement windows.
10. Fine Carpentry
Here's where you introduce carpentry that doesn't involve structural issues. Install baseboards, molding, trim around windows and doors, built-in elements (bookcases, breakfast nooks, etc.).
11. Interior Painting, Wallpaper, and Other Surface Finishes
Painting interior walls, hanging wallpaper, painting molding and trim, staining and sealing trim: all of these detail-oriented surface finishes should be the last items you do indoors.
12. Siding, Gutters
With the house mostly finished, it's safe to put on siding. You don't want to do this earlier (unless absolutely necessary) because doors and windows may get punched out, ruining the siding.

MAJOR GOOD LUCK!
I only had myself to argue with and sometimes it wasn't pretty.

Answer 3

yes, level the house FIRST! the paint can crack. the baseboards and trim can shift, too so if that happens-they can mess up the paint. Get all the construction work done BEFORE painting.
Have fun!! Wish I was helping-I love that stuff! =0)

Answer 4

If you are going to level the house do it before you paint , unless you love painting that much , 98% of my painting work is done on older homes and we have been doing the same homes almost fourty years , we have painted before ,and after the leveling every time we paint before they level , we have to re paint , and that is expensive , but then again we charge by the hour on all of our work. so trust me ..Level the house first .

Answer 5

You are correct Rose,level the house first then patch and paint.

Answer 6

No thats kinda gross. I wouldnt want something a whole other family has used for a while, yuckk.