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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 so the shop could present cleanly to customers.

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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.

For a commercial owner, the goal was not only to make the space look better. The work had to create a clean customer-facing interior, durable surfaces for daily traffic, and a practical path toward opening the business.

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 and after

Commercial shell space turned into a finished barbershop

Selected pairs show the main customer area, restroom/tile work, and the custom feature wall that changed the space from rough build-out conditions to a customer-ready shop with durable finishes.

Main customer area

Before Main Crown Royal Barbershop customer area before drywall repair and finish work
After Finished Crown Royal Barbershop customer area after renovation

The customer-facing room went from uneven damaged walls and rough commercial conditions to a finished shop with tile, lighting, mirrors, stations, and clean wall surfaces.

Restroom and tile build-out

Before Restroom rough plumbing before Crown Royal Barbershop bathroom build-out
After Restroom wall tile installed during Crown Royal Barbershop build-out

The restroom started with rough plumbing and open surfaces, then moved through drywall, ceiling, tile, and fixture-ready finish work.

Custom feature wall

Before Main room wall preparation before custom wood slat feature wall
After Wood slat feature wall with integrated accent lighting after installation

The custom slat partition and integrated lighting gave the shop a warmer premium finish while keeping the layout practical for daily commercial use.

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.

On commercial projects like this, scheduling, building access, material readiness, and any landlord or insurance requirements matter as much as the finish work itself. Those details affect how quickly a space can move from construction condition to business use.

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.
Commercial finish

A branded feature wall built for daily shop use

A drywall partition was built and finished with vertical wood slat panels and integrated accent lighting, giving the shop a clear visual feature instead of another plain repaired wall.

For a barbershop, finish details matter because customers notice the room while they wait, sit in the chair, and look at the mirrors. The feature wall gave the space a warmer, more premium look while keeping the layout practical for daily 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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FAQ

Commercial renovation questions

Can Repair ASAP handle commercial interior build-out work in NYC?

Repair ASAP can help with many commercial interior scopes such as drywall repair, finish prep, painting, tile, fixture-level work, lighting coordination, and detail carpentry. The exact scope depends on permits, building rules, trade requirements, and the condition of the space.

What should a business owner send before requesting a commercial renovation quote?

Send photos or videos of each area, the business type, address or neighborhood, target opening date, landlord or building requirements, insurance or COI needs, material preferences, and any drawings or punch-list notes.

Can the work be sequenced around a business opening deadline?

Often yes, but timing depends on access, materials, inspections, drying time, building rules, and whether licensed trades are needed. The best first step is to review the space photos and the required opening date together.

Can commercial renovation work be scheduled after hours or around business operations?

Sometimes. Scheduling depends on building access, noise rules, material drying time, neighbors, and the type of work. For an occupied business, the scope may be split into phases so the most disruptive work happens when the space can be closed.

Can you work with landlord, building, COI, or access requirements?

Yes, those details should be reviewed before work starts. Share building rules, COI requirements, work-hour limits, elevator or loading access, parking details, and any landlord punch-list items so the estimate and schedule are realistic.

Does Repair ASAP work on commercial restrooms and tile?

Repair ASAP can help with many restroom finish and tile scopes. Plumbing, electrical, or permit-heavy items may require licensed trade coordination depending on the building and the work requested.

Planning a commercial renovation or restroom build-out?

Send photos, describe the scope, share your target opening date, and Repair ASAP will help plan the next step around access, materials, and building requirements.