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Soft Contemporary (1 of 4): Prepping the Walls and Floor From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-110

	In this week 's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan starts a four-part project that involves converting this old, outdated kitchen ...
	into this beautiful new soft contemporary kitchen ...
	that's a perfect place for a young couple to entertain!
	The "pink" countertops definitely had to go according to the homeowners.
	Here's the old layout, and when designer Lisa Loushin-Crocker was through working her magic ...
	she suggested this new light, spacious and airy layout!

In this segment host Paul Ryan and the homeowners prep the underlayment, and the cabinets are brought in to test the layout.

Materials and Tools:

Appliance Removal

Safety glasses
Gloves
Appliance dolly
Cordless drill
Appropriate screw bit
Off-set power head
Cabinet Removal
Safety glasses
Gloves
Dumpster
Hammer
Cordless drill
Appropriate screw bit
Impact driver
Utility knife
Pry bar

Vinyl Floor Removal

Safety glasses
Gloves
Kneepads
Utility knife
5 in 1 tool
Pry bar

Underlayment Installation

Luan underlayment material
Safety glasses
Gloves
Kneepads
Pencil
Tape measure
Framing square
Pneumatic air stapler
1-1/4" staples
Table saw
Jigsaw
Shop vac

Wall Repairs

4x8 sheets of 1/2" drywall
1-5/8" drywall screws
Joint compound/mud
Mud pan
Mudding knife
Self-adhesive fiberglass tape
Utility knife
Cordless drill
Appropriate screw bit
Sanding sponge
Mask
Shop vac

Prepping Underlayment For Cork

Safety glasses
Gloves
Kneepads
Skimcoat material
Bucket
5" mudding knife
Extension cord
Orbital palm sander
Belt sander

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Patching the Wall

1. Measure and cut the pieces of 1/2" drywall to fit the hole (figure A).

2. Screw into place using 1-5/8" drywall screws.

3. Tape the joints using self-adhesive fiberglass tape (figure B).

4. Apply a first coat of joint compound/mud and allow to dry.

   Note: Apply additional coats if necessary.

5. Once they dry, sand and smooth.

   Prepping the Underlayment for Cork Flooring

6. The underlayment surface needs to be as smooth as possible. Any imperfections (figure C) will transfer through and be very noticeable once cork is down and sealed.

7. With a 6" putty knife, apply a thin layer of thin set to all seams and low spots in the floor and let dry.

8. Once dry, sand the seams smooth using a belt sander with a medium grit sanding belt (figure D). Make sure to sand with the grain of the underlayment.

   Note:Don't over sand.

9. Now you're ready to install the base cabinets and the cork flooring.

   Cabinet Arrival

10. Inventory the pieces using the order sheet as a reference.

11. Also be sure to check for any damage. Now is the time while there is still time to reorder if necessary.

12. You may want to actually bring the cabinets in and do a test layout (figure E).

In Pt. 2 of the "Soft Contemporary" kitchen renovation, Ryan and the homeowners install the new maple cabinets, and a professional is brought in to help measure for the new engineered quartz countertops.

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

Makita Products
Makita USA Inc.
Website: www.makita.com

Paslode Nail Guns
Paslode
Website: www.paslode.com

Wolfcraft Products

Wolfcraft Inc.
Itasca, IL 60143
Phone: 630-773-4777
Fax: 630-773-4805
Website: www.wolfcraft.com

Semi-Custon Cabinetry (Wood-Mode, Inc.)

Brand name: Brookhaven
Color: Natural maple and nut brown, recessed colony
Where available: Wood-Mode, Inc. (see contact information, below)

Wood-Mode, Inc.
Website: www.wood-mode.com

3M Painter's Masking Tape and Sanding Pad
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com

GUESTS :

Lisa Loushin-Crocker
Designer, Kitchens by Krengel
Website: www.kitchensbykrengel.com