Gallery Renovation, Miami FL
STATUS AS OF 08/13/2015
- Project Complete.
STATUS AS OF 08/11/2015
- Electrician connected transformer for perimeter light around the dome.
- Paint work complete.
- All doors cut and re-hung. Need to drill new holes in floor for flush bolts of inactive leaf for double doors.
- Scheduled installation of final ramp, and green Chihuly grand piano art piece for tomorrow.
STATUS AS OF 08/10/2015
- Construction clean-up of entire site was performed over the weekend.
- Two double doors being cut today - flush bolt hardware will be adjusted.
- Last day of painting - final touch ups, caulking and painting baseboards in recital hall, and second coat of white on stage wall.
STATUS AS OF 08/07/2015
- Four new power outlets installed, exit sign relocated.
- Final day of wood floor installation.
- Drywall patching continues in various locations.
STATUS AS OF 08/06/2015
- Project is about 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
- Painting of walls in recital hall began today.
- Installation of wood on north side of showroom is proceeding well.
- Electrician expected to complete installation of 4 new outlets and relocation of exit sign today.
- Drywall finish for wall in back of stage will be completed after hours, including patching electrical work.
- Wood doors are being stained. Two doors on either side of stage are being painted white.
- Proposal for new glass for doors to selection room was submitted for review.
STATUS AS OF 08/05/2015
- Pianos were relocated to the selection room and showroom to clear the recital hall in preparation for drywall finish & paint.
- North side of space being prepped for wood floor installation. Plywood underlayment being glued down, and ramp to secondary door to be demolished after hours.
- Concrete ramps were installed at two locations where carpet transitions to wood.
- First coat of drywall compound skim coat for wall on back of stage was done after hours.
- Electrician began installation of 4 new outlets that will allow for cleaner connections of player pianos without extension cords.
- Glazing subcontractor measured door opening to selection room and determined it could not be reinstalled. A proposal is being prepared for replacement of 1/2" glass for the two doors.
STATUS AS OF 08/03/2015
- Main entrance storefront was painted white after hours using electrostatic paint.
- Wood installation was completed in selection room and south portion of showroom.
- Baseboards installation and paint continues.
STATUS AS OF 07/31/2015
- Wood installation and paint work continue.
STATUS AS OF 07/30/2015
- Wood installation and paint work continue.
STATUS AS OF 07/29/2015
- Paint work continued in Selection Room and Showroom. No more purples or browns are visible.
- Dome was sprayed with 3 coats of Ralph Lauren ME138 "Parlor Gold". The metallic paint looks a bit dull because it is does not have any lights on it. The metallic effect should become more visible when the perimeter LED light is installed.
- Plywood underlayment continued using the glue-down method through openings in the vapor barrier filled with adhesive.
- Bamboo installation continued in the reception area.
STATUS AS OF 07/28/2015
- Walls were patched in areas where signs were removed, ready for primer.
- Building advised no penetrations are allowed in the slab - switching to glue-down method.
- Bamboo installation started in the reception area.
- Paint work continued on hard ceilings and walls.
- Dome was primed in white (in anticipation for silver metallic paint).
STATUS AS OF 07/27/2015
- Paint work started. Patching and priming walls and hard ceilings.
- Performed grinding of tile mortar residue, and began laying out vapor barrier and plywood in reception area.
- Building advised us we could not perform mechanical fastening of plywood to slab with tap-cons during the day - switching this activity to before or after hours only. Tomorrow start is scheduled for 6:00AM for noisy work until 8:00AM.
- Removal of Essex and Boston sings, TV enclosure and green "Brito" piano piece being performed after hours.
STATUS AS OF 07/26/2015
- Furniture was moved outside of the work area.
- No work performed today, as work extended very late into the night on Saturday to complete tile removal.
- Steinway logo tile was successfully preserved for future reuse.
STATUS AS OF 07/25/2015
- Removal of laminate in Steinway selection room.
- Partial removal of carpet in reception.
- Partial installation of vapor barrier and plywood underlayment in Steinway selection room.
- Demolition area was prepared for dust containment. Area isolated from AC supply and return. Remaining grand pianos were carefully wrapped.
- Demolition of tile began and continued into the night.
STATUS AS OF 07/24/2015
- Carpet in two offices was completed
- Pianos being moved out of reception
STATUS AS OF 07/23/2015
- Carpet installation in Recital Hall started and completed.
STATUS AS OF 07/22/2015
- Bamboo installation on stage was completed.
- Baseboards removed from hall in anticipation of carpet installation.
STATUS AS OF 07/21/2015
- Laminate on stage removed, new Bamboo installation began.
- Color variation is present in perimeter bullnose pieces, but this was found to be within acceptable range.
- Microphone input box was moved to rear of stage.
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