| 48 Hour Retro: Refacing the Cabinets and Creating a Backsplash |
From "Kitchen Renovations"
episode DKTN-101 |
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In this segment, host Paul Ryan assists the homeowners with refacing the cabinets and creating a backsplash. Materials and Tools: appliance dolly
srill
pry bar
masking tape for labeling cabinets
nut driver or screwdriver
eye protection
wrench
reciprocating saw
respirator
pre-cut laminate
palm or belt sander (with 60 grit pads)
tack cloth
spray adhesive
dowels
rolling pin
plastic to protect areas not being painted
primer, sander and bondo
protective gear (goggles, gloves, respirator and protective suit)
latex-based metallic paint
high-volume low-pressure sprayer
clear coat sealer Cabinets - Apply laminate panel (figure A) over the existing cabinets doors and drawers.
- Prep the doors by sanding with a palm or belt (orbital) sander with a 60-grit pad to rough up the surface.
Safety Alert: Whenever you sand anything, be sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection. - Use a tack cloth (figure B) to remove all the dust. This is necessary for the adhesive to stick.
- Apply laminate panels to the cabinet faces by first applying a thick even coat of adhesive on the cabinet face, especially along the edges. Then, on the back of the laminate panel, spray the adhesive perpendicular.
Note: Be sure to spray a thick, even coat of adhesive -- especially along the edges -- and be sure to wear a respirator. - Let the glue set up for about five to 10 minutes until the surface feels tacky.
- Since you are working with both the old cabinet door and the new laminate at the same time, a great trick is to use dowels on top of the cabinet face in order to move the laminate around without having it adhere quickly before it's in the proper position.
- Lay the laminate sheet on the dowels and carefully line up the edges (figure C). Once it's in place, apply pressure in the center and pull the dowels out starting in the middle and working toward the ends.
- Use a rolling pin to press the laminate on securely.
Creating the Metallic Backsplash - Protect cabinets and counters with plastic (figure D).
- Strain latex-based metallic paint before putting it into the high-volume, low-pressure sprayer (figure E) so that you don't get any contaminate on the wall.
Note: A high-volume, low-pressure sprayer can be rented for $50 or less per day. Tips: Before you start painting, there are a few things you should do first: - If you have any cracks in the laminate of your old backsplash, take some Bondo an fill in the cracks.
- Prep the surface before spraying by priming or lightly sanding.
Safety Alert: Wear protective gear -- goggles, gloves, protective suit and a respirator! Now you're ready to paint! - Make smooth even passes, lightly feathering the trigger at the end of each pass. Apply a thin coat, and then let it dry completely to the touch.
- Apply as many coats as you need and finish with a clear coat sealer if you like.
- While the paint and sealer for the backsplash is drying, you can attach the newly laminated cabinet doors.
- Once the backsplash has dried and the cabinet doors have been reattached, it's time to paint (figure F) the walls.
RESOURCES :
Stanley Tools Information
Stanley Tools/Works
Website: www.stanleyworks.com
Skil
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Website: www.skiltools.com
High-Pressure Decorative Laminate (Wilsonart)
Brand Name: Wilsonart
Color: Hollyberry red
Model #: D307
Suggested Retail Price: $2.50/sq. ft.
Color: Montpellier green
Model #: D455
Suggested Retail Price: $2.50/sq.ft.
Color: Fortuneberry purple
Model #: D412
Suggested Price: $2.50/sq.ft.
Where Available: At your local home centers or online (see address, below).
WilsonArt International
Website: www.wilsonart.com
Metallic Paint (Scuffmaster)
Brand Name: Scuffmaster
Color: Silver
Where Available: Scuffmaster (website link, below)
Master Coating Technologies
Website: www.scuffmaster.com
Aluminum Moldings (Eagle Mouldings)
Brand Name: Nostalgic 50's Collection
Color: Face Fluted Aluminum Tee
Size: 12' x 1-1/4"
Model #: A-349 BD, Chrome-like
Suggested Retail Price: $10.80 pc
Color: Inside Cove
Size: 12' x 13/16" tall x 5/8" wide
Model #: E-618 BD undrilled, Chrome-like
12' J cap for counter backsplash
Model #: E-451 POL, Chrome-like
Where Available: Eagle Mouldings (info, below)
Eagle Mouldings
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 800-888-2044
Sink and Faucet (American Standard)
Culinaire Sink, Dual-level with drainboard
Brand Name: American Standard
Model #: 7510.103
Culinaire Pull-down Faucet
Brand Name: American Standard
Model #: 4147.300
Where Available: Home Depot, LowesAmerican Standard
Website: www.americanstandard-us.com
Stainless Bar Handles (Lee Valley Tools)
Model #: O1W83.10
Where Available: Lee Valley Tools (info, below)
Lee Valley Tools
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Email: customerservice@leevalley.com
Website: www.leevalley.com
Appliances (Amana)
Radarange® Microwave Oven
Brand Name: Amana
Model #: AC01860A
Color: Stainless Steel
The Big Oven® Electric Range
Brand Name: Amana
Model #: ACF4265A
Color: Stainless Steel
Built-in Dishwasher
Brand Name: Amana
Model #: ADW862EA
Color: Stainless Steel
Where Available: Visit Amana's website (address, below).
Amana
Website: www.amana.com
'50s Retro Refrigerator (Elmira Stove Works)
Brand Name: Northstar
Model #: 1950
Color: Candy Red
Where Available: Visit the Elmira Stove Works website (address, below).
Elmira Stove Works
Website: www.elmirastoveworks.com
Small Appliances (Toastmaster)
New Classics Toaster
Brand Name: Toastmaster
Model #: T75r
Color: Diner Red
New Classics Round Belgian Waffle Baker
Brand Name: Toastmaster
Model #: 200
Color: Chrome
Retro Toaster Oven
Brand Name: Toastmaster
Model #: 372
Color: Chrome
Where Available: Visit the Toastmaster website (address, below).
Toastmaster, Inc.
Website: www.esalton.com
Retro Furniture (Classic Malt Shop Supply)
'50s Style Table
Brand Name: Vitro
Model #: BGA-125, 30 x 42
Color: Black Boomerang
'50s Style Chairs
Brand Name: Vitro
Model #: 921DTWF
Color: Red Zodiac
Where Available: Visit the Classic Malt Shop Supply website (address, below)
Classic Malt Shop Supply
Website: www.classicmalt.com
GUESTS :
Jason Hembre
1464 E. Cliff Rd.
Brunsville, MN 55377
Phone: 952-890-4700
Installer
Bob's Wood Specialties
Luke Weise
1464 E. Cliff Rd.
Brunsville, MN 55377
Phone: 952-890-4700
Installer
Bob's Wood Specialties
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