Commercial renovation · Manhattan

Crown Royal Barbershop Renovation in Manhattan

A damaged Manhattan commercial space was turned into a finished barbershop with new drywall, restroom tile, porcelain flooring, subway tile, lighting, painting, and a custom wood slat feature wall.

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Crown Royal Barbershop Renovation in Manhattan
406 3rd Ave, Manhattan, NY 10016
ClientCrown Royal Barbershop
LocationMurray Hill / Kips Bay, Manhattan
Property typeBarbershop
CompletedMay–June 2023
Starting condition

From damaged shell space to customer-ready barbershop

The barbershop space had old damaged drywall from previous tenants, an unfinished restroom with only rough plumbing, missing ceiling sections, leak-damaged ceiling areas, and uneven walls throughout the customer-facing room.

The restroom was only roughed in with plumbing and drain lines. The main room had old drywall, visible damage, and uneven surfaces left by previous tenants.

Scope of work

  • Restroom drywall and ceiling build-out
  • Commercial drywall repair and wall leveling
  • Ceiling repair after upstairs water leak
  • Porcelain floor tile installation
  • Bathroom tile installation
  • Subway tile installation in the main room
  • Interior painting and finish prep
  • Light fixture installation
  • Drywall partition with vertical wood slat panels and integrated accent lighting
  • Final shelving, artwork, and touch-ups
Before

Before: unfinished and damaged areas

The project started with damaged drywall, exposed rough-ins, missing ceiling sections, and uneven wall surfaces.

Old damaged drywall and exposed rough-in conditions before the barbershop build-out
Old damaged drywall and exposed rough-in conditions before the barbershop build-out.
The restroom area started with open walls, rough plumbing, and no finished ceiling
The restroom area started with open walls, rough plumbing, and no finished ceiling.
Main customer area before repairs, with uneven and damaged wall surfaces
Main customer area before repairs, with uneven and damaged wall surfaces.
Bathroom rough-in before drywall, ceiling, and tile installation
Bathroom rough-in before drywall, ceiling, and tile installation.
Ceiling areas were opened and repaired after an upstairs water leak
Ceiling areas were opened and repaired after an upstairs water leak.
Build-out process

Drywall, ceiling repair, tile, painting, and lighting

Repair Asap rebuilt the restroom walls and ceiling, repaired and leveled drywall across the main space, installed durable porcelain floor tile and subway wall tile, restored leak-damaged ceiling sections with an access panel, painted the interior, installed lighting, and built a custom wood slat partition with integrated accent lighting.

The work was completed on a tight commercial schedule. Most of the build-out was handled solo, with helpers brought in for grout and finish-support days.

Durable finishes were prioritized: porcelain tile flooring, restroom tile, subway tile in the customer area, repaired ceilings, and practical access for future maintenance.

Process

Process: drywall, tile, and surface preparation

Selected progress photos show the transformation from rough construction to durable commercial finishes.

New drywall installation began in the restroom to close rough wall sections
New drywall installation began in the restroom to close rough wall sections.
Restroom drywall and ceiling build-out before finish compound and tile
Restroom drywall and ceiling build-out before finish compound and tile.
Wall preparation and compound work before painting and final finishes
Wall preparation and compound work before painting and final finishes.
Drywall repairs and leveling across the commercial interior
Drywall repairs and leveling across the commercial interior.
Repairing and leveling old drywall in the main customer space
Repairing and leveling old drywall in the main customer space.
Wall prep and painting progress after drywall repairs
Wall prep and painting progress after drywall repairs.
Porcelain floor tile installation in the commercial barbershop space
Porcelain floor tile installation in the commercial barbershop space.
Tile installation detail inside the restroom area
Tile installation detail inside the restroom area.
Bathroom tile installation after drywall and surface preparation
Bathroom tile installation after drywall and surface preparation.
Subway tile installation in the main barbershop area
Subway tile installation in the main barbershop area.
Clean subway tile layout across the customer-facing wall
Clean subway tile layout across the customer-facing wall.
Tile details tying together the wall and floor finishes
Tile details tying together the wall and floor finishes.
Finished subway tile section before final fixtures and accessories
Finished subway tile section before final fixtures and accessories.
Custom finish

Wood slat partition with integrated lighting

A drywall partition was built to separate the dining/break area from the main customer space, then finished with vertical wood slat panels and integrated accent lighting.

This detail gave the barbershop a warmer, more premium look while keeping the space practical for day-to-day commercial use.

Detail

Details: custom feature wall and finish work

Feature-wall and finish details that helped turn the space into a branded customer-facing interior.

Custom drywall partition finished with vertical wood slat panels
Custom drywall partition finished with vertical wood slat panels.
Integrated accent lighting installed between the wood slat panels
Integrated accent lighting installed between the wood slat panels.
After

After: finished Manhattan barbershop interior

Final photos after painting, lighting, tile, shelving, artwork, and cleanup.

Finished lighting and detail work in the completed barbershop interior
Finished lighting and detail work in the completed barbershop interior.
Final tile and lighting details after cleanup and finishing touches
Final tile and lighting details after cleanup and finishing touches.
Completed Crown Royal Barbershop interior after drywall, tile, paint, lighting, and finish work
Completed Crown Royal Barbershop interior after drywall, tile, paint, lighting, and finish work.
Finished Crown Royal Barbershop customer area in Manhattan
Finished Crown Royal Barbershop customer area in Manhattan.
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