| 48-Hour Tuscan: Installing the Counter and Backsplash |
From "Kitchen Renovations"
episode DKTN-201 |
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In this episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan converts this personality-free, plain kitchen...
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that was low on counter space ...
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into a beautiful new Tuscan-style kitchen!
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Faux painting did the trick when it comes to creating that "old-world" feel.
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The new limestone countertop was a perfect match for the new kitchen, ...
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and the tumble-tile backsplash added just the right amount of flair.
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Even the old and new appliances looked right at home after the remodeling.
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This 48-hour Tuscan renovation project gave the homeowners that touch of Italy they were going for!
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In this segment, host Paul Ryan and the fabricators install the limestone countertop, cut the hole for the sink, use a two-step epoxy on the seams and apply the sealer. And the old-world porcelain tile for the backsplash is installed.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
Installing the Limestone CountertopsNote: Make sure you have helpers when lifting the heavy countertops. According the size of the slab, limestone can weigh 200 pounds or more. - Lay pieces in for a dry fit (figure A).
- Make sure two sections are level at the joint. Shim if necessary until level.
- Prep the seam for the epoxy. Tape off joining edges of the countertop.
- Fill the gap with epoxy. First you will need to mix the two-part epoxy. Then add the appropriate tint (to match the countertop) and the hardener. Fill the gap (figure B) quickly as epoxy firms up fast.
- Push the slabs together.
- Clean up any excess that squishes out with a straightedge scraper or a razor blade. Use de-natured alcohol and a rag if you do happen to get any epoxy on the actual countertop.
Cutting the Hole for the Sink- First clamp in the wooden blocks under the marked cutout. Put the clamps through the starter holes to prevent it from dropping once perimeter is cut all the way through.
Note: The initial starter holes were cut out and the perimeter was scored (cut partially through) at the fabricator using the template from the sink. - Using a diamond blade angle grinder (figure C), follow the score and cut the rest of the way through. Have a helper vacuum the dust as you go. This will make it easier to see the outline and make a precise cut.
- Remove clamps and lift out cutout.
- Clean up the dust and wipe down the countertops.
- Apply sealer by wiping it on with a clean lint-free rag (figure D).
- Secure the countertop to the base with a bead of silicone.
Tiling the BacksplashNote: The backsplash tile (figure E) that the homeowners chose looks a lot like the limestone countertops, but actually it's porcelain tile. - Prep the area by covering the countertop with work paper.
- Tape off the back edge of the countertop.
- Lay out tiles to see how they will fit, and make adjustments to make sure you have the most "whole" tiles possible.
- Using a v-notched trowel tipped at a 30-degree angle (figure F), apply mastic to the bottom area of backsplash.
Tip: Start at the bottom and work your way up because sometimes the weight of the tiles make them slide downward. Be neat and wipe off excess mastic from tile fronts as you go. - Put up the border tile by back buttering each piece. Do this by actually buttering/applying the mastic onto the back of each tile and then put the tile on the wall.
- Allow the mastic to dry before grouting.
Grouting the Backsplash- Tape above and around the edges of the tile, and mix the grout according to the directions on package of selected grout.
Note: Make sure the countertops are protected. - Using a rubber grout float at a 30-degree angle, float or push the grout into the gaps (figure G).
- Wipe the grout off with a damp clean sponge, rinsing after each pass in a clean bucket of water. Wipe until the tiles are clean and the grout lines are even.
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
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