Glossary of Remodeling Terms by Southern Style Remodel

Kitchen Remodels

• Full-Service Kitchen Remodeling: A comprehensive approach to kitchen renovation that includes every aspect from initial design and material selection to demolition, installation, and final touches.

• Design Concepts: The initial ideas and plans for the layout, aesthetics, and functionality of a new kitchen, often including mood boards, 3D renderings, and floor plans.

• Custom Cabinetry: Kitchen cabinets built specifically to the homeowner's exact specifications, maximizing space and offering unique design flexibility, materials, and finishes.

• Countertops: The flat surfaces in a kitchen, typically made of materials like granite, quartz, marble, or laminate, providing work surfaces and enhancing aesthetics.

• State-of-the-Art Appliances: Modern, high-performance kitchen appliances (e.g., refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers) that incorporate advanced technology and energy efficiency.

• Innovative Lighting: Modern and creative lighting solutions for kitchens, including recessed lighting, under-cabinet lighting, pendant lights, and natural light optimization.

• Up-Front Pricing Guarantee: Southern Style Remodel's commitment to providing a detailed, written estimate of all project costs upfront, ensuring transparency and no hidden fees.

• Kitchen Renovation: The process of updating and improving an existing kitchen, ranging from minor cosmetic changes to complete overhauls.

• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Area: The metropolitan area in North Texas where Southern Style Remodel primarily operates, including cities like Frisco, Plano, and McKinney.

Bathroom Remodels

• Full-Service Bathroom Remodeling: A complete renovation process for bathrooms, covering everything from design and material selection to demolition, plumbing, electrical, and installation of new fixtures and finishes.

• Fixtures: Functional elements in a bathroom such as faucets, showerheads, toilets, and sinks.

• Tiling: The process of installing ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, or other types of tiles on floors, walls, and shower surrounds.

• Layout Overhauls: Significant changes to the physical arrangement of a bathroom, often involving moving walls, plumbing, or electrical lines to create a new floor plan.

• Master Bath: The largest and often most luxurious bathroom in a home, typically connected to the primary bedroom.

• Guest Bathroom: A bathroom designed for use by guests, often featuring a shower or tub.

• Powder Room: A small bathroom typically containing only a toilet and a sink, often located on the main living floor.

• Waterproofing: The process of applying materials and techniques to prevent water penetration, especially critical in showers and around tubs to prevent leaks and mold.

• Ventilation: The system (typically an exhaust fan) used to remove moisture and odors from a bathroom, essential for preventing mold and maintaining air quality.

• Bathroom Renovation: The act of improving or updating an existing bathroom space.

Floors

• Full-Service Floor Installation: A comprehensive service that includes helping clients choose flooring, removing old flooring, preparing the subfloor, and installing the new flooring material.

• Hardwood Flooring: Flooring made from solid wood, known for its durability, natural beauty, and ability to be refinished multiple times.

• Tile Flooring: Flooring made from ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tiles, often chosen for its durability, water resistance, and wide range of styles.

• Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)/Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT): Multi-layered vinyl flooring designed to mimic the look of natural wood or stone, known for its durability, water resistance, and affordability.

• Carpet: Textile floor covering, typically used for comfort, warmth, and sound absorption.

• Subfloor: The structural layer of flooring that provides a base for the finished floor material. Repairs are often needed before new flooring installation.

• Return on Investment (ROI) (for flooring): The financial gain or value added to a home in relation to the cost of the flooring project, often realized upon resale.

Cabinetry

• Custom Cabinets: Cabinets meticulously built to exact specifications for a kitchen, bathroom, or other areas, offering unparalleled design flexibility, precise fit, and superior craftsmanship.

• Cabinet Restoration: The process of repairing, refinishing, or otherwise revitalizing existing cabinets to extend their lifespan and improve their appearance without full replacement.

• Refinishing: Applying a new finish (paint, stain, lacquer) to existing cabinet surfaces to update their look.

• Fabrication: The process of constructing cabinets from raw materials, often for custom cabinetry.

• Installation (Cabinetry): The process of precisely fitting and securing cabinets in their designated locations.

• Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) Cabinets: Pre-manufactured cabinet components that are shipped flat-packed and require assembly on-site, typically a more budget-friendly option than custom.

• Particleboard/MDF: Engineered wood products often used in RTA or lower-cost cabinetry; generally less resistant to moisture and less durable than plywood or solid wood.

• Linear Foot (for cabinetry): A common unit of measurement used in cabinet pricing, representing one foot of cabinet length along a wall.

Painting

• Full House Painting: A comprehensive painting service that covers all interior and/or exterior surfaces of a residential property.

• Interior Painting: The application of paint to internal surfaces of a home, including walls, ceilings, trim, and doors, to refresh aesthetics.

• Exterior Painting: The application of paint to the external surfaces of a home, including siding, trim, and doors, for aesthetic enhancement and protection against elements.

• Prep Work: The crucial initial steps in painting, including cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, and priming surfaces to ensure a smooth, durable, and long-lasting finish.

• Premium Paints: Higher-quality paint products from reputable brands (e.g., Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore) known for better coverage, durability, and a superior finish.

• Finishes (Paint): The sheen or texture of paint once it dries, such as matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, or high-gloss, each offering different aesthetics and durability.

• Curb Appeal: The overall attractiveness of a property from the street, significantly influenced by the exterior appearance, including paint condition.