Smooth ceilings
Popcorn texture was removed throughout the apartment. Cracks and damaged areas were repaired, skim-coated, sanded, primed and painted for a clean smooth finish.
Completed project · Full apartment renovation · Austin, TX
One apartment. One plan. A completely different place to live.
This Austin apartment was transformed through coordinated ceiling, wall, bathroom, window, door, painting and storage work—managed as one connected renovation instead of a collection of unrelated jobs.
Real project · Clear written scope · Payments by completed stages
Completed Austin apartment renovation · Living room and vaulted ceiling
LocationAustin, TX
Project typeComplete apartment renovation
Completed labor scope$19,500
Work modelLabor only · Materials separate
Start with the result
A cleaner, brighter interior with every finish working together.
The goal was not to refresh one isolated room. It was to create a consistent apartment—from smooth ceilings and walls to the bathroom, doors, closets and windows.
Popcorn texture was removed from the ceilings, including the vaulted living-room ceiling. The walls were sanded, repaired and refined to a Level 5 finish before primer and paint. New doors, insulated vinyl windows and organized closet storage completed the interior update.
The bathroom became the feature space: a new acrylic bathtub, large-format tile, glass shower panel, updated fixtures, vanity and smart toilet were installed as one coordinated system.
More than a bathroom remodel.The visible result came from coordinating demolition, surface preparation, installation and finish work in the correct sequence across the apartment.
Project video tour
Walk through the completed apartment.
See how the smooth ceilings, Level 5 walls, new doors, windows, bathroom finishes and storage systems come together as one finished interior.
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Complete project scope
What changed across the apartment.
Each stage supported the next one, reducing repeated preparation and keeping the finished surfaces consistent.
Level 5 walls & paint
Walls were repaired, sanded and skim-coated to a Level 5 finish, then primed and painted for a consistent surface across the rooms.
Complete bathroom
Full demolition, new acrylic tub, wet-area preparation, large-format wall and floor tile, vanity, fixtures, glass panel and smart toilet.
New interior doors
Existing doors were replaced, aligned and adjusted, with hardware, casing transitions, caulking and finish work completed around each opening.
Closet storage
Closets received organized storage systems with shelving and hanging space planned to make better use of the available footprint.
Three new windows
Old aluminum windows and frames were removed, openings were prepared and sealed, and new insulated vinyl windows were installed.
Laundry restoration
The laundry area was repaired and refreshed with new flooring, wall and ceiling preparation, paint and water-heater drain-pan work.
Repairs & cleanup
Localized trim and frame repairs, construction debris removal, final touch-ups and a project walkthrough completed the renovation.
One coordinated plan
Different specialists worked in an organized sequence while Kirill remained the homeowner’s direct point of contact throughout the project.
Behind the finished surfaces
The result started with controlled demolition and careful preparation.
Good renovation work is easier to trust when you can see what happened before the paint, tile and fixtures went in.
Step 01
Protect and remove
Floors, openings and adjacent areas were protected before the popcorn texture was removed.
Step 02
Repair and skim
Ceiling and wall surfaces were repaired, skim-coated and prepared for the final smooth finish.
Step 03
Prepare each detail
Closets, doors and openings were measured and prepared before new components were installed.
Step 04
Prime, paint and finish
Prepared surfaces received primer and finish coats before touch-ups, cleaning and final review.
How the project stayed organized
Several scopes. One renovation sequence.
Bathroom, ceiling, wall, window, door and closet work were coordinated so new finishes were not damaged by work that should have happened earlier.
01
Protection and demolition
Work areas were protected, old bathroom finishes and windows were removed, and debris was controlled.
02
Repairs and rough preparation
Open surfaces, plumbing locations, window openings and damaged wall areas were addressed before finishes.
03
Ceilings and wall refinement
Popcorn removal, skim coating, Level 5 wall work and sanding created the foundation for paint.
04
Installations
Bathroom finishes, windows, doors and closet components were installed and adjusted.
05
Paint, details and walkthrough
Primer, finish coats, caulking, silicone, touch-ups, cleaning and final review brought the project together.
Real project pricing
The completed renovation labor scope was $19,500.
$19,500labor
Materials were purchased separately. Additional client-requested work outside the main scope was priced separately as the project developed.
This is a real project example, not a universal package price. Your apartment estimate depends on size, existing conditions, access, material selections, finish level and licensed-trade requirements.
Discuss my renovationWhat keeps pricing clear
- A written labor scope before work begins
- Materials purchased separately without a contractor markup
- Payments tied to completed project stages
- Additional work discussed before proceeding
- Concealed conditions documented when discovered
One accountable point of contact
Your renovation is managed—not handed off.
Kirill reviews the scope, coordinates the crew, keeps decisions connected and remains available through the final walkthrough. When licensed plumbing or electrical work is required, the appropriate specialists can be coordinated and identified in the project plan.
Clear written scopeOrganized work stagesDirect communicationFinal punch-list review
Apartment renovation FAQ
Questions homeowners ask before starting.
This completed project had a $19,500 labor scope, with materials separate. Your price depends on apartment size, existing conditions, rooms involved, finish level, access and the need for licensed specialists.
Yes. Coordinating the sequence is often more efficient because demolition and window work can happen before final wall preparation and painting. Some stages can overlap when different specialists can work safely without interfering with each other.
A Level 5 finish uses a skim coat across the wall surface before final sanding, primer and paint. It helps create a smoother, more uniform appearance, especially under strong natural or directional light.
For labor-only projects, homeowners purchase materials directly or reimburse the exact receipt cost without a contractor markup. Responsibilities for selection, ordering and delivery are clarified during planning.
Requirements vary. Window replacement, exterior-facing work, working hours, elevator or access rules and debris handling may require HOA approval. Those responsibilities should be confirmed before scheduling the affected work.
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