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Finally ready for cabinetry and the electrician!

This was the first day that I really inspected as I know they are finishing up the paint and concrete work so it was the now-or-never moment to get nitpicky. There’s a ton of paint touch-ups to do.

I was pretty devastated to find a huge structural crack in my sink counter, which probably happened when they were cutting the rebar. So I need to address that today. I suspect it can be filled and will virtually disappear under the polishing, but I’m bracing myself for a “it’s no big deal” conversation.

All of the concrete is cracking, but I did my research before going WTF and learned that’s normal as the concrete dries and settles, so I’m not worried about that. I actually like the effect and can’t wait to see everything polished. I suspect the cracks are just going to add colour and texture. I’ve seen polished concrete in other people’s homes and I find it amazing that the current matte dusty finish is going to get so soft and shiny — maybe today!