DIY Network

Upgrading a Family Room: Prep Work and Organization From "Weekend Remodeling" episode WKR-104

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the hardest, this project is a 3.

Part 1 took 18 hours over a period of two and a half days.

Prep and paint the old paneling = 4 hours
Remove spindle, etc. = 5 hours
Install corner cabinet = 4 hours
Install new mantel and fireplace door = 5 hours

We spent approximately $2,000 on supplies. If you were to hire a contractor to do this job, you would probably spend around $3,500. (Instructions continued below)

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Materials:

paint
paint rollers
paint pans
4-inch paintbrush
2-inch paintbrush
drop cloths
paint for panels
painter's tape
paddles for stirring paint
primer
light fixtures
sandpaper
fireplace doors
wool soap
sand block
sand poles
sandpaper for poles
2 x 4 x 8 studs
drywall finishing tools
drywall mud
joint compound
screw gun
screws
nail gun/nails
baseboard molding
crown molding

	Figure A
	Figure B

1. The first part of any project is to determine the layout. Sketching out the design will help you determine what you want to do and what you actually can do. There are computer programs available that will create a 3-D image of the space.

2. Gather all your tools for the project. This saves a lot of time and prevents having to stop and run to the hardware store.

3. Prime and paint your new cabinets the same color as your walls (figure A).

4. Place the cabinets where they will be installed and make a cardboard template (figure B) of the countertop. Take the template to a local carpenter to have your wooden countertop made before you begin the project.

RESOURCES :
Grand Finishes for Carpentry: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Molding Installation Projects
ISBN: 0312263317
Author: Matthew Nikitas
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Paint (Pittsburgh Coatings and Supply Co.)
Pittsburgh Coatings and Supply Co
Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: 865-525-2222

Fireplace Doors (Hearth and Patio)
Hearth and Patio
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: 865-693-0770

Light Fixtures (American Lighting)
American Lighting
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-694-0028

Cabinets and Upper Units (Encompass Cabinetry Coordinators)
Encompass Cabinetry Coordinators
Knoxville, TN Phone: 865-389-0542

Vinyl Flooring (Broadway Carpets)
Broadway Carpets
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-525-5511

Couch Slipcovers (Waverly Fabrics)
Waverly Fabrics
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-213-7900
Fax: 212-213-7682
Email: waverly@fsco.com
Website: www.waverly.com

Building Fireplace Mantels: Distinctive Projects for Any Style Home
ISBN: 1561583855
Author: Mario Rodriguez
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The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com

Fireplace: Decorating and Planning Ideas (Better Homes and Gardens)
ISBN: 0696211025
Author: Judith P. Knuth, Editor
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Meredith Books Corp.
Website: www.meredith.com

Start-to-Finish Cabinets and Countertops
ISBN: 0897214765
Author: Ortho Books Editor
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Ortho Books
Columbus, OH 43216