Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bedroom Furniture Selection
Bedroom Furniture Selection guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bedroom Furniture Selection? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bedroom Furniture Selection work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bedroom Furniture Selection work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bedroom Furniture Selection labor cost? What are the important Bedroom Furniture Selection quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bedroom Furniture Selection - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bedroom Furniture Selection? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bedroom Furniture Selection expect to pay between $223.50 to $372.50 for each bedroom furniture. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bedroom Furniture Selection work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Bedroom Furniture Selection. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Bedroom Furniture Selection project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bedroom Furniture Selection work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the bedroom furniture may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Bedroom Furniture Selection something that I can do myself? | The typical Bedroom Furniture Selection project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bedroom Furniture Selection requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bedroom Furniture Selection work? | This work can be completed in 3 to 5 days. |
Bedroom Furniture Selection - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bedroom Furniture Selection. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bedroom Furniture Selection work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Bedroom Furniture Selection will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- Fabric patterns are aligned continuously, along all edges where fabric is joined or placed adjacent to to other fabrick on the same furniture item
- Wood joints will be secured with: __ nails or screws __ glued dowells __ glued mortise and tennon __ other______________
- Fabrics will have a flame resistant UFAC (Upholostered Furniture Action Council) certification
- Upholstered cushions will have a ffoam density of no less than 2.2 pounds per cubic foot; foam will be covered to prevent direct contact with fabric
- Furniture framing will be constructed of kiln dried lumber and hardwood plywoods only
- Furniture will rest solidly on a flat floor and not wobble or creak in use
- Fabrics will be tightly woven and UV resistant where durability is important
- The bedroom furniture finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- Each doors and drawers will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each doors and drawers will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- Each doors and drawers will remain open at any position it is placed
Bedroom Furniture Selection - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bedroom Furniture Selection. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bedroom furniture work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Discuss all quality, performance, design, timing and cost requirements
- Review magazines, design literature and other media for design and decorating ideas
- Review concept and preliminary design sketches
- Select, specify and order bedroom furniture; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Remove existing bedroom furniture (optional)
- Manage delivery of bedroom furniture; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store bedroom furniture in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Inspect Bedroom Furniture Selection and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
