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With those types of remodels, its not terribly important except the obvious stuff.
Will this bath be out of service or being used during this time?
I'd do the faceframe first with a strong desire to just replace the entire cabinet and have it just replaced in a day instead of futzing with in-situ. You may have to remove the existing counter top to do so.
I'd probably gut everything I'm not saving first, repaint (even behind the toilet), Then the cabinet, counter top (with sink) and then fixtures.
I'd consider a couple of extras while I was in there...
Replace single outlet boxes with doubles at the sink area. GFCI if not already.
Replace angle stops if any age on them at all. Use 1/4 turn valves.
Increase lighting.
Add high CFM, quiet fan, preferably on a timer especially in high humidity locations.
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Did a complete gut of my only bathroom, so the first thing moved and made to function was the toilet, then new wiring and lights. Next did the walls and ceiling, installed a stand alone 5' shower, no tub. It is a three piece and I love it. New vanity, one piece counter and sink and the last thing was the floor.
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Also when painting.
Ceiling, trim, then walls. Also depends on if you are spraying or rolling. Also always spray the trim as it looks professional that way where as brushed doesn't.
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I admire your DIY attitude. Mine has limits. I'm redoing a bathroom right now. My order of operations are:
1. Get bids.
2. Pick out contractor and materials.
3. Write check.
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