Room renovation step process advice

modelreject

Touch on this in a previous post but this is much more concise.

I am renovating a property one room at a time. What I need to do in each room is fairly similar:

1. Strip Wallpaper
2. Re-skim walls
3. Replace sockets
4. Replace light fittings
5. Replace architraves and skirting
6. Put down new wooden floors(some rooms may just need recarpeted)

In what order should I do these things as I don't want to have to ruin a certain part of my work because I left something out.

Many thanks,
C

wallbash

1
3/4

2
5
6

Putting 1 first , while waiting for electrician

Ps take it ceilings are too be left alone?

modelreject

Would I not need to re-plaster behind the sockets? Some need the casing straightened as the are tilted at the moment.

Ceilngs are okay apart from the main light fitting needing replaced. The ceiling in the living room and hall have textured wall paper so I think that is going to be a nightmare.

Penny_Farthing_2

Sorry to hijack but if wooden floor is going down, would it go before skirting for a neater finish? Different for rooms OP is planning to carpet.

wallbash

Are we talking surface mounted back boxes?

wallbash

Penny Farthing you are correct

modelreject

The back boxes are recessed, if I know what I'm talking about.

For a professional finish, should I get the electrician to install the new socket box, then get the plasterer in, then paint, then put the sockets in and wired up?

wallbash

Some need the casing straightened as the are tilted at the moment.

If they are recessed back boxes , chances are they only need the face plates loosened , corrected and re-tightened.
( use a small spirit level)

Why the need for an electrician?

modelreject

Good question. Never done any home improvements and no sure what to expect, or what's safe for me to do.

wallbash

Well ask the questions and we will try to help .
Photo's are great. helps everyone.

To go back to the easy problem.
Slightly undo the 2 screws on the face plate .
Push faceplate to the correct place. Tighten screws
Job done , saved an expensive visit from a sparky .

The joys of DIY .
Ps you have not been near the electric currant , no need to turn anything off
Perfectly safe .

modelreject

Does the faceplate not align perfectly with the screw holes in the recessed box? If that is the case, does the box not need straightened also? Thanks for all the advice. Keep it coming.