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Country Cottage (2 of 3): Cutting Tips and Chalkboard Door From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-107

	In this week 's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan has his work cut out to convert this "old" kitchen ...
	with its "antique" appliances ...
	into a renovated beauty with that "Country Cottage" feel ...
	that includes modern appliances and a new fire-clay sink!

In this second segment of Pt. 2 of the "Country Cottage" kitchen, host Paul Ryan and the homeowners share some tips and techniques for making accurate cutouts in the beadboard, and the old door is transformed with beadboard and chalkboard paint. The chair rail molding is attached.

Materials and Tools:

For Beadboard Installation

Safety glasses
Pencil
Gloves
1/4" beadboard sheets
Tape measure
Small pry bar
Screwdriver
Cordless drill
Festool
Circular saw and guide
Framing square
Paneling adhesive
Caulk gun
Jigsaw
2' level
Spade bit
Impulse nailer
1-1/4" nails

For Modifying the Basement Door into a Message Board

Door, removed from hinges
Beadboard
1x hardwood trim stock
Safety glasses
Pencil
Diagram of plan for door
Chop saw
Circular saw
Wood glue
Hole saw bit
Router
Rabbet bit
2' level
Impulse finish nailer
1-1/4" nails
Drop cloth
Painter's tape
Chalkboard paint
Brush

For Sink Installation

New sink
Safety glasses
Pencil
Tape measure
Four 2"x4" pieces cut to depth of sink cab
Japanese pull saw
2' level and 4' level
1-5/8" square-drive deck screws
Construction adhesive

For Desk Modification

Old desk with top removed
Bun feet
Primer
Brush
Clamps
Cordless drill
Vix bit
2" screws
2' level
Impact driver
Appropriate screw bit
Old draw boxes
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Tablesaw (with a guide)

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Make cutouts for from the beadboard for the outlets. The trick is to make accurate measurements (figure A). Measure from the front wall to the front and rear of the box.

2. Run the tape measure down from the bottom of the cabinet to get the measurements for the top and bottom of the box.

3. Use a level to transfer the horizontal lines from the bottom of the cabinet to the vertical lines coming down from the cabinet. You now have the four measurements you need to transfer to the panel. Be sure to take your time because the panels are expensive.

4. Cut pilot holes in the corners and cut the opening (figure B) for the box with a jigsaw.

5. Feed the wires through and make the final adjustments.

   Transforming the Door with Beadboard

6. Start by drawing a diagram (figure C) of what you want. The homeowners decided to use beadboard on the bottom half of the door and to frame the top half so it could be used as a message board.

7. Remove the door and take off the old doorknob.

8. Using a level, mark a line across the bottom-half of the door, level with the top of the existing wainscoting. This will show how high to run the beadboard.

9. Cut and measure the beadboard and attach to the bottom of the door.

10. Cut a rabbet (figure D) around the edge of the framing to attach snugly to the door and beadboard. You can use a router to create the rabbet.

11. Use wood glue and nails to attach the framing.

12. Paint the top half of the door.

13. Put the door back on its hinges and attach the doorknob.

In the next segment, Ryan and the homeowners install the apron-front fire-clay sink.

RESOURCES :

Skil
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Website: www.skiltools.com

Stanley Tools Information
Stanley Tools/Works
Website: www.stanleyworks.com

Fiskars (Bucket Boss Division)
Fiskars Bucket Boss Division
Website: www.bucketboss.com

Paslode Nail Guns
Paslode
Website: www.paslode.com

Festool
Website: www.festoolusa.com

Rohl Farmhouse Fire-clay Sink

Brand name: Rohl/Shaws Designs
Model #: RC3223WH
Color: White
Where available: Visit the Rohl website (link, below) for the nearest showroom.

Rohl
1559 Sunland Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Toll-free: 800-777-9762
E-mail: rohlinfo@rohlhome.com
Website: www.rohlhome.com

Delta Lever Handle (Kwikset Corp.)

Brand name: Kwikset Maximum Security
Model #: 105
Color: Satin Chrome Finish
Where available: Visit the Kwikset website (link, below).

Kwikset Corporation
19701 DaVinci
Lake Forest, CA 92610
Toll-free: 800-327-LOCK (327-5625)
Website: www.kwikset.com

Table Parts and Accessories (Classic Designs by Matthew Burak)

Roman Doric Column
Model: 505C36
Color: Maple

Bun Foot
Model: 462BF
Color: Maple

Where available: See "Classic Designs by Matthew Burak" information, below.

Classic Designs by Matthew Burak
Website: www.tablelegs.com

GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Diana Berndt
President
The Kitchenplan Company
811 Tanglewood Dr.
Shoreview, MN 55126
Phone: 651-482-0533