Drywall Repair at Nouvelle Condominium Building
by CertaPro Painters of MetroWest
A Unique Job for CertaPro Painters of MetroWest
This job was a little atypical for our team. The main focus was drywall repair in conjunction with a plumbing service at the Nouvelle Condominium building in Natick.
Nouvelle at Natick is a condominium building with 220 units ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. The condo units were in great shape. We worked in conjunction with a plumbing contractor that was hired to relocate water shut-off valves from the ceiling to a more easily accessible location, approximately 4 feet off the ground.
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Our crew helped move stackable washer and dryers so we would have access to the plumbing valves. We then cut out 1′ x 2′ rectangular sections of 5/8ths double layer fire-rated drywall. The work also involved cutting metal studs and working around electrical conduits. We would cut 3 sections out each morning and the plumbing crew would come behind us to move the shut-off valves.
Once they were done, we would rehang the drywall, patch and sand multiple times, and then repaint. Sometimes the new shut-off valves were recessed in a side wall, which required us to install an access panel. We also did clean up after each unit was complete.
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Logistics were challenging in terms of gaining access to condos at a time that worked for the owners and the crew. We only worked 8AM-3PM everyday to comply with building work requirements. Normally we would work at least 8AM-5PM on a project like this. Time management was important on a daily basis. We often worked in tight spaces which required more attention.
The plans for the units also varied greatly, so every time we cut open the ceiling or a wall, you would find studs, plumbing, and electrical wiring in different locations
![washer](https://certapro.com/metrowest/wp-content/uploads/sites/1135/cache/2022/04/Nouvelle6-scaled/3580780601.jpg)
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