Hi Annie....Backsplash (if you are opting for one). Tile can take some time to come in so if you haven't ordered that could be a concern.

As for the templating, I found that there was only a matter of a few days involved. Templates were drawn on a Tuesday, I worked with the fabricator on the layout on Wednesday and it was installed on the Friday....this felt pretty "perfect" to me:-).

Tracy

Annie,

When are they painting your kitchen? Hopefully before cabinets go in!

Ask your GC about what days they are working in the next two weeks as well. For some reason, those guys and gals want to take Christmas and New Year's Eve and Day off. Sheesh! LOL!

This thread is very appropriate for me as well. The demo is scheduled to start on Jan. 4th. Based on what I've read here and the GC we picked, the flooring (tile) is going in after the cabinets are put in. One GC that we interviewed felt the flooring should go in first--not sure if one is right or wrong.
Our question on this topic is whether we need to have the new appliances in before templating?

I found this thread and the 2nd post in particular to be helpful in planning. HTH
Flooring depends on type as to when it is suggested to be done.
I opted to paint last b/c choosing a color will be easiest and I don't mind taping and making cuts. I do the painting myself so it's one less thing to manage and stress about.
I'm also waiting on a backsplash b/c I've never had one and it will save money for now. I can take my time choosing when I am ready.

Don't forget final inspections. Our community fines if they aren't done.

Here is a link that might be useful: timeline order thread