Executive Master Closet
I’ve been building this Master Closet for four months so I can’t even express how happy I am to finally say, “IT IS FINISHED!” Thanks for sticking it out and encouraging me when I wanted to quit!
The details on the drawer pulls: 24″ brushed nickel pulls for all the large drawers and oval glass knobs for my little jewelry drawers. I love them!
The large drawers are practically big enough to climb in and have 100 lb. glides that are soft/self closing (for the person in this house that never manages to get drawers fully closed! uhem, uhem)
The door you can see is to the laundry room and behind the camera is the Master Bathroom that will be getting redone sometime which will include tearing a portion of the closet/bathroom wall out so I haven’t built my 9′x6′ shoe cabinet yet.
Then, of course, there’s the matter of the built-in ironing board that is going in next to that off-center window and the rolling ladder… so the closet is only mostly done!
(Who just thought of Princess Bride, “…he’s only MOSTLY dead”? I did!)
But it’s usable!
It’s leaps and bounds better than it was when we moved in.
And we are going to enjoy it!!!
In case you missed my progress updates along the way, here’s a short recap of my project AND my celebratory happy dance!
A HUGE thank you to Wes for his help this weekend. I was ready to toss in a match last week and he pulled some “enthusiasm for using a drill” out of nowhere and came through for me!
It’s been a long, hard journey and now that it’s (mostly) done, I can say it was worth it! Now, we can move in and enjoy the holidays –and hopefully my next project won’t be QUITE so involved or time consuming. Here’s hoping!
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Hi. I’m Sandra.
I'm a crafter, DIY'er, home renovator and builder of "STUFF". We move frequently so I get lots of chances to buy a house and then tear it up so I can put my mark on it before we sell it and move again. I hope you'll join me on my DIY adventure as I start all over again.
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It looks AMAZING!!! And I am jealous, that is all
AMAZING!!! I am sooo envious! Great job and you should be very proud!!!!
Why do you not have your own HGTV show?! It is amazing! Love, the light….so pretty!! Great job woman! I think I would be walking in there every few minutes just to admire the beauty!
Because it takes me 600 hours to finish one project! LOL Thanks Stephanie!
WhooHoooo! It looks fantastic…I think you could land a plane in there! I am in awe of your skills. Now I want to see it loaded up with clothes ;o)
Thanks Deborah. I’m working on it but just ran out of hangers!
Too bad I live 4 hours from IKEA… I see a day trip in my future! LOL
Hi Sandra, order more hangers off the ikea website. A big brown truck will bring them right to your doorstep! Enjoy your new closet….you definately deserve it!! Celinda
Your closet is SO fabulous I could live in it! It’s so awesome that you did it all yourself… great job! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Kate and Merry Christmas to you!
WOW. WOWZER! Beautiful job. I’m not only envious of all that fabulous space, but also jealous of your obvious gigantic wardrobe! The built-in ironing board is genius – brilliant!
Thank you Susan. I have to credit my SIL for that idea and I have one in the laundry room that needs to be moved so it’s serendipitous! LOL
Unbelievable!!!! Job well done!!! As always, so impressed with your work. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you Patrice. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
Silly question Sandra but curious as to a rough cost estimate. Wondering how much you might have saved as opposed to calling in someone like California Closets. I have two huge closets that I want customized and it would be interesting to know this.
Thanks Sandra.
For kicks, I should get an estimate from CC’s and see what they would charge.
In awe. It is so beautiful. You are inspiring.
Congrats!! Now I just have to ask when is the comprehensive tutorial coming? Hahaha sorry couldn’t resist asking that! Enjoy the holidays and putting everything away in your beautiful addition to your home!
Absolutely AMAZING! Can you give us the dimensions of your closet, it looks HUGE and fabulous. So proud of you for sticking it out and I second the notion– Where is Sandra’s show, HGTV?
Thanks Val. It’s roughly 10×20. The floorplan is in my closet design post under “Work in Progress — Master Closet” if you want to see the plans, etc.
OMG! This is gorgeous! You have to be so incredibly proud of yourself for building such an amazing closet!
Thanks so much Katie!
Gorgeous! And the closet a’int bad, neither.
p.s. if I had drawers that big, you can bet my kids would play hide and seek in them every day.
Teeheehee. Andrea, you’re the BEST! You’ll have to bring those kids and yourself for a visit and we’ll see how well we all fit.
AMAZING!! You definitely need to have your own show! Your closet is gorgeous!
Happy Holidays!
Pam
I just pinned this to my “Dream Spaces” board. Your closet is bigger than my living room! I live in the wrong part of the country, I swear! It is fantastic and is gorgeous beyond words!
Oh my gosh – this closet makes my heart go pitter pat!! Truly swoonworthy. I know you busted your tail working on it and had a few hiccups, but DEFINITELY worth it in my opinion! I adore it!!!
That is one huge project! looks amazing from here! Congrats on finally finishing!
So, I cannot say anything that hasn’t already been said! Phenomenal!
Looks great! Nice work on the design And construction. I like those big ass lights. You considering adding a narrow bench in the middle? Next to the window would be a great spot for a full lenght mirror too.
You’ll have to take another set of photos once you fill it all up with stuff.
Funny you mention it…that was my plan but even my narrowest mirror doesn’t fit. So, on to plan B which I haven’t decided on yet but it will of course be way more work than it needs to be! LOL
Congratulations!!!! Watching you build your closet has been exciting and inspiring!! It is absolutely perfect and gorgeous!!!!!! You are a superstar!!!!
OMG!!! Amazing. Seriously!!! How do you get your paint so smooth and without streaks??
Lots of practice, good paint and lots of work. LOL
Well I love the closet..I myself have no need of such a huge closet but I know someone that does.. Job well done!!!
My husband is rushing out to buy me wood working tools and lots of books! Like I could ever do something as beautiful as your closet! You are totally amazing, I love all the details and your sticktuitivness is inspiring! Absolutely Amazing!
Thanks Wendy. I bet you could…it’s taken me 10 years of practice/work to get to this point so don’t get discouraged.
Sandra it’s executive – to say the least! – it belongs in the White House, fit for a princess. You need to get paid for your work, seriously someone would give big bucks and you’re worth it. Congrats on the finish.
Thanks Jaime! If I ever finish a house and then we don’t move right away, I’ll start taking orders. (Like we’ll ever stay in a house after it’s done!)
Congratulations – beautiful work. You should be so proud…your crafts-womanship really shows, and such a HUGE job…all I can say is..WOW
You are AMAZING!!!!! This project justs blows me away. You are a Master Carpenter – no doubt about it. The closet – if you can even call it that is just to die for. You need your own DIY Show!!!!!
My best- Diane
Thanks Diane. I just wrote “Carpenter” as my “Occupation” for the first time today. I never know what to write…DIY’er? Remuddeler? Today I decided that I am a carpenter even if only for myself. LOL
That looks amazing! I love everything – from the storage to the light fixtures. Beautiful and well worth the effort!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! Great design, great execution!! Pat yourself on the back for a year or so, Sandra!!!! Love it!
Pat, pat, pat, pat, pat…This could get tiring…
Speaking of Princess Bride, that closet is fit for a princess! It’s HUGE and absolutely beautiful. Once again, I think you are amazing. Merry Christmas!
It’s absolutely beautiful!! I want one! Thanks for sharing your talent and hard work. You are amazing!
Oh my goodness! So, can you just throw a mattress on the floor in there so I can sleep in the middle? Seriously, that is the most amazing closet I’ve ever seen! Nice job Sandra (and Wes!)
Sweet!! I’m so glad you did this for you! Now my husband wants to do our closet for me! It’s beautiful!
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! It is so awesome! Great work! Now enjoy the rest of the holidays, you totally deserve it! Enjoy your new closet!
I’ve never commented before, but I had to say that that closet is freakin amazing! I wish I had half the skills you do!
Thank you so much Ericka! It really means a lot to me that you took the time to comment.
Words do not do that space justice! You are amazing and your style just impeccable. Bravo and enjoy!
I think Carrie Bradshaw will want to move in. So gorgeous!!!
Too funny! That was one of my first thoughts too! And this closet is SO amazing and you didn’t need a ‘Mr. Big’ to build it! LOVE it!
I so totally have closet envy – the space is AMAZING! BIG HIGH FIVE TO YOU!!!
Love it Love it Love it. And I’d like to move in soon.
That is stunning! Great job.
Can I move in? My mattress won’t take up too much room and you can just walk around me! On a serious note, it looks amazing Sandra. You did such a wonderful job and you stuck it out!!
xo Jenna
Holy cow! If I had a closet space that big I’d have to go shopping to fill it! That is absolutely gorgeous, what a great Christmas present to yourself!
that is absolutely.gorgeous – if I feed you, can you come do my house next?
OMG, OMG, OMG! I just want to live in your closet. I am so glad you included the before photo (I had forgotten how awful it was!). You have amazing talent and I aspire to be like you!
It is one of the most beautiful things that I have ever seen!!!
UNBELIEVABLE!!! You’re my idol!!!
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I am SO happy for you!!!!
Congrats!!
This is a beautiful closet. I can only wish to have one like it. It was worth the time it took you. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is phenomenal!!!! I am so envious of your mad skills. I kep showing my husband your updates hoping to spark something within…… Still waiting. Lol.
LOL Well, maybe the next project will be more his style and therefore more motivating and then once he gets started…
Oh my, it’s absolutely beautiful!! Great job Sandra, I’m in awe of your skilz
It’s unbelievable. You’re a genius. I’m so jealous.
Seriously, that is amazing!! A dream closet. You are incredibly talented.
Wow…it is dreamy….You are incredible. Way to go, I hope you enjoy it!
WOW! That is amazing and so beautiful! What a transformation!
That is one stunning closet–sheer perfection!
There is nothing to equal the joy and relief of finishing a long, involved project, is there?
Well done!
Thanks Donna. Nothing comes to mind…
WOW! That is one amazing closet! Carrie Bradshaw would be jealous!
Seriously, you do really beautiful work and should be very proud.
woot woot! awesome! I really like those chandeliers. When I saw this update pop up I thought “OMG are the rolling ladders in too???”
That’s the part I’m most interested in seeing how you rig it up. Although you could quit now and it would still be like living in Jennifer Lopez’s house. You da (wo)MAN!!
I wish! I’m at a good stopping point for now. I’ll move on to other projects that NEED to be done and then, someday when I’m bored, I’ll tackle the ladder! At least we’re not tripping over our clothes any more. Heavens part, angels sing! LOL
I Love it! and I know what you mean about biting off a big chunk. The playhouse needs to be done in 3 days! And I work full time. Yikes. I love your work … now enjoy it
Merry Christmas!!!
Good Luck Joy. The playhouse looks amazing now. I thought you were done!
Woo Hoo! I made the deadline and she loved it!!! I am so excited
Now to
I am so excited as I have not ever
write a blog to send to you to share
done this before … so here goes nothing.
It looks amazing!!!! You OUTDID yourself this time, friend!!
shaunna
Wowweee Zowweee! You did it!! It’s just beautiful, Sandra!! Your best project yet!
Incredible! I am in closet love. Nay, closet LUST!
wowza – great job! take a bow, pat yourself on the back and do the happy dance!!!
Oh, I did my happy dance! Several time actually! LOL I will be debuting in a “behind the scenes” video soon. LOL
video of the dance or the closet? lol
It’s a masterpiece. Seriously. Just beautiful. I love all of the details. Your perseverance is enviable. You won’t know what to do with yourself now!!
P.S. Why is it that guys never close drawers? I just don’t get that.
Thanks Erin! I don’t get it either. I think half the time he leaves doors/drawers ajar just to see me double-take, stop and close…stop and close…all over the house. He probably creates an obstacle course (of sorts) for me and then sits back to watch the frenzy! LOL
I am speechless. It totally takes my breath away!
You did an incredible job! What vision you have. Your husband is so lucky to have you.
Wishing you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.
Thanks Steph. Merry Christmas to you!
Oh Sandra it is fantastic! I am so proud of YOU! Lisa~
Soooo amazing and I can imagine it’s definitely worth it. That’s seriously a dream closet. I wish I had HALF the skills you do.
Anyways awesome job and I hope you enjoy it immensely!
AMAZING that is the only word I can think of and how incredibly talented you are!!!!!
Merry Christmas!
Nancy
Thank you Nancy! Merry Christmas to you too!
I am so freakin impressed! You did an ah-mazing job! Merry Christmas!!!
xoxo,
Clydia
threemangoseeds.blogspot.com
What an amazing transformation. YOU ROCK!!! This really is a well thought out closet plan. For those of us who look at our homes and dream of projects, you inspire us to take the leap and start. For my husband (the ultimate handyman) this means he will not have any rest this year. I like that you and Wes finished the project together. Every time we have worked together, the project turned out twice as good as we planned. Merry Christmas to you!
it’s Amazing. Wonderfull. congratulations!!!!!!!
Love it! You are an inspiration!
They say that after giving birth, women produce some hormone (or something) that makes you forget the labor part. That’s the only way you’ll ever go through it again. There must be some correlation with that and building. I’ve often gotten to the “throw a match in” part of building, but once it’s finished I’m jumping into the next project. At least with building there are no dirty diapers and I get more sleep…most of the time!
Enjoy your well-deserved time off and Merry Christmas!
Haha. Well, moving into the closet has already made me forget how much I was hating it so I guess I’ll be tackling another project soon. Good thing I did a couple posts about my problems so I’ll have a clear recollection of the reality of the project. I always underestimate time, money and effort! Merry Christmas to you!
Holy Hanna…I would need to do some serious shopping to fill up my side if I had a closet even 1/2 that large! Hubs t-shirt collection would easily fill up his side. :/ Great job and we all knew you would eventually see the light at the end of the closet tunnel! Can’t wait to see your next project!
Thanks Stephanie! Thank goodness for lights at ends of tunnels!!! Some tunnels are much longer than others but they all have them and actually stepping INTO the light is so satisfying.
Here’s to perseverance! Looks awesome. Job super cooper well done.
Beautiful! You are amazing! I have been watching your progress through this project and I think you are so incredibly talented. I also really admire your determination. You inspire me to tackle some projects I have wanted to take on for a long time. The payoff looks so worth it
Thank you Nichole. I definitely had to draw some determination from you all there at the end. This project was a bugger! I’m super happy with it NOW THAT IT”S DONE. LOL
Gorgeous girlie! So well done! You must be ecstatic:)
Its gorgeous! Great job.
This is beyond gorgeous!! You’re my hero…I want to be just like you when I grow up
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You are amazing, amazing, amazing!!! I love that closet. All I can say is WOW!!!
xoxox
Jen
Thank you Jen!
Love it! So, where is ‘his’ closet???
Ha, great job, wish I even had a closet!
Nat
doodlecraft.blogspot
Truly amazing! Can’t believe how awesome it looks. You definitely have a gift.
OMG! Fantastic! How big is the rest of your house? This looks like your own private boutique! I love this. Thanks for sharing!
Patti the house is large but this is the only room that is pretty…but I’m working on fixing that! It’s only going to take ForEVer! LOL
You are amazing and truly talented. I love everything about it…Great Work….can you come to Dallas?
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Girl, you are a beast. I tip my hat to you and your mad woodworking skills!
Jaw. Dropping. Amazing. Will you come build one at my house??
Holy cow!!! That’s unbelievable! It’s gorgeous, and that video is so fun. I’d be doing a happy dance too!
This is really incredible! My husband and I want to make built-ins for our living room – this is inspiring me to get it done! Congrats on a great closet!
Um, WOW!
Celebrities, eat your heart out! That’s way better than most “fancy-schmancy” tv closets I’ve seen. Well DONE!
I would be thrilled if you would link this up at my first ever Feature Friday Free-for-All (200+ links already and growing…yes, I’m a little excited! ; )).
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/01/feature-friday-free-for-all-1.html
P.S. I’m your newest follower. : )
~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)
Holy cow… seriously, I’m so stinking jealous of this closet. I want to drool a little bit. This is so incredible. I’m a new follower! I hope you’ll follow me back but no pressure!
I need to find a way to pick my jaw up off the floor. I think you pulled this closet right out of my dreams!
Congrats on making the top 6 – I’m still blown away that my bed was included among such gorgeous projects as yours! Well done!
what more could a girl ask for! it’s amazing! xoox, tracie
Wow. You just added major value to your home. If you ever sell the first woman who walks in your home will buy. Awesome!
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Ummm…. holy camole woman!!! Freakin’ fantastic! I think you are my new hero! Just linking over from ‘better after’ and am amazed. New follower alert!
Hands down, Sandra. This is THE project of the year for me. I’m just blown away by your skills and your courage to take this on! So cool! My favorite part? Your happy dance at the end of the video. Loved it.
Holy cow. No joke, this is AMAZING and totally inspiring. I love the video!!
I just came over from A2D because I just had to see more of this INCREDIBLE closet! I’m ready to hire if you are willing to do it all over again
WOW!!! I found this post through Addicted 2 Decorating. I am so impressed with your skills! I’m the “tool person” in this house–but you just blew me out of the water! Congratulations. Great work!
Man, if only I could wield a drill and circular saw like THAT!! That’s some seriously mad skillz girl.
I am still in aww…you are fantastic! This is one of the most beautiful closets I have seen. I need to go back and read all of the posts for this.It’s just crazy good!
WOW!!! That is incredibly beautiful. Such attention to detail. Thanks for putting in all that effort and sharing it with us. It is encouraging me to make the changes to my closet I really want to make. Love it!!!! Well done!
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THIS IS INSANE! I am so jealous. You’re such a visionary. Enjoy that closet! It’s the little [er, big?] things in life, isn’t it?
Oh Sweet Jesus, this is fantastic. I’m drooling and bowing to you at the same time.
Holy-crap wow. That is just….wow. I feel like I shoud have something better to say but that room is just gorgeous! This is the first I have read of your blog and I am about to go see more!
The dancing kills me.
And the fact that it is extraordinarily AWESOME work… that too.
What else could ANYbody say after watching that video other than, ‘WOW!’? Okay…WOW!
Wow, does that look fantastic, great job!!!! Now lets see it full of clothes and shoes.
i just came over from Better After… watched your recap video and just sat here saying HOLY COW! I’m amazed. Your closet is amazing.
Oh my Oh My Oh My!!! You have made an absolutely gorgeous closet! I am so jealous! Enjoy!
I am now a follower because of your dreamy closet. Can’t wait to look around your site more!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Absolutely positively stunning!!! You are an inspiration to every woman out there. What an accomplishment. I am sitting here in absolute aaawww! WOW. Enjoy the fruit of your labor girl!
omg…I just discovered your site through Better After and you are officially my new idol-lol. You are not only super talented, but also a carpenter, designer and truly a super woman for accomplishing that! AMAZING JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its simply incredible!!!!!!
Found you via “Better After” and this closet is going to be a long-cherished project, lasting through years and years of changing wardrobes!
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!
build by a women !!!!!!!!!!
Yu got my highest praise !!
Paul
Love it! I’m jealous.
Where did you get the light fixtures?
All I can say is DITTO!! Fabulous job – I am jealous!!!
I’m deeply impressed!!! I found your blog at “Better After”. Wow! I’m just amazed! The work!
Have a nice evening!
WOW! Beautiful & impressive! Thanks for sharing.
Wow – your closet is awesome!!! You should feel proud that pictures of it have Pinterest
. I think every woman is jealous of your closet now. Awesome job!!
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holy amazing!!! i’m very jealous but also completely inspired! it’s absolutely gorgeous!
Ok, when I first saw your picture on Pinterest I was thinking, “Oh, some spoiled brat with a beautiful custom closet.” Then…, I watched your video! Kudos! Truly amazing work…you go girl!
Ok, when I first saw your picture on Pinterest I was thinking, “Oh, some spoiled brat with a beautiful custom closet.” Then…, I watched your video! Kudos! Truly amazing work…you go girl! Well deserved!
I am so VERY impressed! Great job!
-Trish
Wow! You did an AMAZING job. I’m inspired!
omg!!! I want to be like you when I grow up lol, seriously you are amazing!!!
Hi Sandra
Just wanted to let you know that I featured you on my own blog this week. Your blog is amazing and an inspiration to many ladies that try to do what you achieve.
Check it out.
http://coachhousecraftingonabudget.blogspot.com/2012/01/inspiredcom.html
What a great job! I am impressed!
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LOVE your closet. Super impressed. Love when your hubby came in at the 9th hour and helped with the (what looked like) drawer pulls. LOL. Congrats!
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Hi there! I love this closet! My fiance and I are getting married in November. We are thinking of building our own house and I’m wondering how much this cost you?
Hi Jennifer. Congrats on your wedding. So, you’re not the first person to ask this question and I haven’t answered. My closet is a certain size and I needed a certain amount of material based on the design that I came up with. What MY costs were wouldn’t help anyone figure out what THEIR own costs would be to build out their own closet. I will say it cost a LOT less than having it done by a custom cabinet maker but it took WAY more time to get it done.
I am back lol, I was watching the video againg… and I wanted to ask how did you do the sparkle text effect of the intro of the video, which program did you use? , is so cute!
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WOW!!! I’m blown away by the transformation! It is fantastic! I think I would put a cot in there and sleep.
You have made every girls dream closet! Love it!!!
looks fabulous, can you show us how you make drawers?
This is amazing! I’m speechless!
I am in total awe of your carpentry skills! I also really loved the video that you made of you building it. Got a chuckle with the happy dances you all had! I am a follower now and put your blog in the favorites! You give us all inspiration to build our projects! Keep up the great work.
Liz
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I want to thank Pinterest for bringing me to your blog. It is fantastic, and this post gave me so much inspiration for designing the master closet in my new home. Just curious, what did your budget come out to be? I’m sorry if this was posted and I didn’t see (I tried to look through all the comments, too!) THANKS AGAIN!
LOL It’s a lot of comments to sort through. I haven’t shared that information. It’s a lot for a DIY project but it’s a lot less than if I’d payed a closet company to come in and put entry level, melamine units. I spent a lot on the drawer hardware alone. 22 soft close, self closing drawer glides and 24″ bar pulls adds up. I could have spent less on lower end hardware, but why? I think a girl has to splurge every once in a while. LOL
Ditto on thanking Pinterest. Am starting a master closet remodel and yours is almost exactly the same dimensions as mine! So nice to see the years-long dream realized before I even start. This is fabulous! One question – do you think a (very) skinny island would fit in the middle?
Not in my closet. It could only be 12″ wide, leaving only 2′ aisles and that would look too crowded in my opinion. I built my cabinets 24″ deep. If I’d only done 18″, as is more standard for closet cabinets, I could have wider aisles but still a very skinny island. I’m not sure how that would look. It’s all a matter of what you want in your closet. How you need it to function. That’s the beauty of building it yourself: You can build it however you want.
great work!congrats!i’m so jealous of this!
Well, I think I’ve been stunned for the past hour since I saw your video on youtube and followed you here and went through your projects. I have to admit my mail sovinistic side of me in the first seconds of your video was thinking, this is going to be a disaster. Well, hats off to you and shame on me for thinking only “manly” men like Mike Holmes can do stuff like this
You’re simply amazing. In fact you have inspired me to take up on a redesign of my (much smaller) walk-in closet. If I manage to do 50% of what you did I think my wife will be happy and my marriage will keep on strong. You had given me great ideas and between this and a very simple but “idiot proof” link I found on how to build drawers I think I can tackle it. I do have a question though. It appears that you cut strips to expose the cement on your floor. What is the reason behind it?
Well thank you Costas. The “closet” that I tore out before I built my new cabinets had been installed before the floors where installed so when I pulled it out, the subfloor was exposed. (One of those things you discover during demolition.) I just build over it as my cabinets were deeper than what I pulled out so it wasn’t a problem. Except for one area where I had to cut out and replace some flooring. No big deal. Just more dust! LOL