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48-Hour Tuscan: Creating a Tuscan Style From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-201

	In this episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan converts this personality-free, plain kitchen...
	that was low on counter space ...
	into a beautiful new Tuscan-style kitchen!
	Faux painting did the trick when it comes to creating that "old-world" feel.
	The new limestone countertop was a perfect match for the new kitchen, ...
	and the tumble-tile backsplash added just the right amount of flair.
	Even the old and new appliances looked right at home after the remodeling.
	This 48-hour Tuscan renovation project gave the homeowners that touch of Italy they were going for!

In this segment we meet the homeowners, Jill and Chris, and outline a plan for the new Tuscan style. The kitchen is emptied, and a decorative artist shares tips on a plaster technique for the walls to give them an aged stucco appearance.

Materials and Tools:

Texturing Wall--

bucket
water
dry bag of joint compound
4" putty knife
drop cloths
drill with a mixing bit

Prepping Doors for Faux Painting--

safety glasses
masks
saw horses
drill
appropriate screw head bit
orbital palm sander
tack cloth

Adding Decorative Wood Details--

safety glasses
gloves
hot glue gun
glue sticks
decorative wood pieces
work surface
framing square
tape measure

Painting Walls (Base Coat)--

drop cloths
painter's tape
paint tray
tray liners
rollers
brushes
primer and paint

Faux Painting Doors--

selected paints and primer
flotrol
drop cloth
saw horses
long boards
newspaper
box of rags
plastic containers for leftover paints

Installing the Limestone Countertop--

countertop
a couple of helpers
gloves
shims
epoxy
tint
small putty knife
razor blade
box of rags

Cutting Out the Sink Hole--

safety glasses
mask
diamond blade angle grinder
large C-clamps
vacuum
rags
silicones
caulk guns

Tiling the Backsplash--

work paper or drop cloth
tape
V-notched trowel
tile
mastic
bucket of water
small 1" trowel
spacers (if needed)

Putting Hardward on the Newly Painted Doors--

new glass knobs
old hinges and screws
safety glasses
cordless drill
appropriate screw head bit

Adding Faux Painted Panels and Kits to Appliance Doors--

safety glasses
drill
appropriate screw head bit
panels
frames/kits
directions included in kit

Grouting Backsplash--

tape
bucket of water
bag of grout
sponge
box of rags
drop clothes
rubber grout float

Installing the Old Sink--

old sink
4 wooden blocks
caulk gun
silicone

Distressing the Desk and Center Island Unit--

safety glasses
drill
appropriate screw head bit
new hardware
corbels
box of rags
stain
brush

Installing the Old Desk and Center Island--

desk
Limestone counter top
silicone
caulk gun

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Clear out old items from the kitchen, being careful with anything that will be put back. For example, the sink for this particular project was coming back.

   Plaster Technique on Walls (figure A)

2. Prepare the area by putting down drop cloths and taping.

3. Mix the light-weight joint compound and water according to instructions on the bag.

4. Apply small amounts of mud to the wall using a 4" or 5" putty knife.

5. Using a trowel, spread the compound in even passes with smooth, steady strokes. Make sure the pattern is random (figure B).

6. Continue over the entire wall, overlapping slightly.

7. Allow time to dry completely.

RESOURCES :

Paint (Sherwin-Williams)
Brand name: Sherwin-Williams
Where available: See Sherwin-Williams information, below
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Website: www.sherwin-williams.com

Wood & Polymer Carvings (Outwater)
Brand name: Wood & Polymer Carvings by Outwater
Model #: 750 stocked styles to choose from
Where available: See Architectural Products by Outwater information, below
Architectural Products by Outwater
Website: www.outwatercatalogs.com

Jet-Melt Adhesive and Polygun Applicator (3M)
Brand name: 3M
Model #: 3764
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: Visit the 3M website at www.3m.com/adhesives
3M Product Information Center
Website: www.3m.com

Limestone Counters
Brand name: Jereuslem
Color: Antique gold hone
Where available: See contact information for the manufacturer/distributor and fabricator, below
Manufacturer or Distributor: Stone Design, Inc.
Website: www.stone-design.com
Fabricator: Northwestern Marble & Granite Co.
Website: www.northwesternmarble.com

Porcelain Tile (Antico Fresco)
Brand name: Antico Fresco (3x3 with quarter round)
Model #: AV52
Color: Florentine gold
Where available: See Crossville Porcelain Stone information, below
Crossville Porcelain Stone
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com

Custom-Design Frame and Panel Set for Appliances (Frigo Design)
Brand name: Frigo Design
Color: More than 200 colors, stainless, real wood and chalkboard
Where available: See Frigo Design information, below
Frigo Design
Website: www.frigodesign.com

Cabinet Basket (Kraftmaid Cabinetry)
Brand name: Krafmaid Cabinetry (Base open basket cabinet)
Color: Natural wicker
Where available: See Kraftmaid information, below
Kraftmaid Cabinetry
Website: www.kraftmaid.com

Vinyl Plantation Shutters (The Riverwood Co.)
Brand name: Vinylbilt
Size: Custom sizes
Color: Ivory, white and almond
Where available: See Riverwood Co. information, below
The Riverwood Co.
Website: www.riverwoodshutters.com

30" Professional Range (DCS)
Brand name: DCS
Model #: R6SC 305
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: See DCS information, below
DCS Appliances
Website: www.dcsappliances.com

Over-the-Range Microwave Oven (Sharp Electronics)
Brand name: Sharp
Model #: R-1514
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: See Sharp Electronics information, below
Sharp Electronics Corp.
Website: www.sharpusa.com

Black Iron Chandelier (Bellacor)
Model #: 21578
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: See Bellacor information, below
Bellacor
Website: www.bellacor.com

GUESTS :

Jane Elias
Decorative Artist
Jane Elias Studios
Website: www.simplyjanestudio.com

Tony Hill and Nate Pfeifer
Installers
Northwestern Marble & Granite Co.
7705 Bush Lake Rd.
Suite A
Edina, MN 55439
Phone: 952-941-8601