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Country Cottage (2 of 3): Installing the Apron-Front Sink 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 third segment of Pt. 2 of the "Country Cottage" kitchen, host Paul Ryan and the homeowners install the apron-front fire-clay sink.

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

Installing the New Sink

Note: This sink (figure A) is hand-made in England and is like a fine piece of pottery. It's fired at more than 2,000-degrees.

1. Measure the "true" height of the sink. Measure down the sink height from the top of the cabinet. Make one mark in back and one in front.

2. Make a line between the two marks for the top of the 2x4 supports -- one on each side.

3. Attach the 2x4 supports (figure B) with a strong adhesive, and screw 1-5/8" square-drive deck screws through the cabinet and into the support -- four screws in all.

   Note: For a heavy sink always double up the supports.

4. Cut the front-counter rails so the sink can fit.

5. Put in the sink (figure C).

6. Fill in the gaps between the sink and counter with fill stock.

In the final segment of Pt. 2 of the "Country Cottage" kitchen, Ryan and the homeowners make furniture from the old cabinets.

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