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Turn-of-the-Century (3 of 3): Final Touches From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-204

	Paul Ryan, host of Kitchen Renovations, starts a three-part project to convert this out-of-date kitchen...
	in a house that the homeowners are restoring ...
	into an authentically recreated Victorian kitchen ...
	complete with period appliances and ...
	new counters!

In this last segment the final touches are applied to the renovated "Turn-of-the-Century" kitchen, and the appliances are installed.

Materials and Tools:

For Prepping the Sink Cabinet --

Measuring tape
Level
Shims
Silicone
Caulk gun
2" x 4" support block
3" nails
Impulse framing nailer

For Countertop Installation --

Helpers
Sandpaper
Silicone
Caulk gun

For Modifying and Cutting the Soapstone --

Safety glasses
Tablesaw with guide
Diamond blade

For Prepping the Soapstone Joints --

Safety glasses
Tape
Level
Shims
2-part epoxy
Silicone
Caulk gun
Small putty knife
Soapstone dust
Orbital palm sander

For Installing the Backsplash --

Silicone
Caulk gun
2-part epoxy

For Installing the Copper Backsplash --

Safety glasses
Gloves
1/4" plywood
Sheets of copper backsplash
Pencil
Dremel tool with carberundum cutting wheel
Copper nails
Drill
Vix bit
Hammer
Caulk gun
Silicone

For Trimming the Copper --

Safety glasses
Chop saw
Chair rail trim material
Mold cover trim material
Tape measure

For Sealing the Countertops --

Mineral oil
Clean lint-free cloth

For the Appliance Installation --

Helpers
Dolly

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	This high-quality kitchen makeover came at a price -- approximately $20,000 -- but by doing a lot of the work themselves, the homeowners saved around $5,000!

Final Touches

1. In old houses it's common to find electrical wires in walls with no boxes, so it's important in this case to install a remodeling box (figure A).

2. With the new remodeling box the new period light fixture can be installed (figure B).

3. In keeping with the era, the homeowners decided to install reproduction push-button switches. But the one they chose had a built-in modern touch -- a dimmer!

4. To seal the soapstone countertops, use regular mineral oil and a lint-free cloth. Pour mineral oil on the countertop, rub in with a cloth and wipe off the excess. Mineral oil will bring out the natural beauty of the soapstone countertops (figure C).

5. For the crowning final touches, the appliances. First, make sure you have enough help in bringing them in. Note that using a dolly can make heavy work easy.

6. Measure the doors to see if they need to come off before the appliances are brought in.

7. Once of the most unique appliances that the homeowners went with was an exact-replica cookstove (figure D) from the firewood days. The couple decided to go with a company that makes modern appliances look like they came from the old days (for more information on the appliances, see Resources, below).

RESOURCES :

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

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

Soapstone Sink and Counter (Vermont Soapstone Co.)
Sink Model: Wright
Vermont Soapstone Co.
Website: www.vermontsoapstone.com

Copper Backsplash (Abbingdon Affilitates)
Brand name: Prestplate
Model #: 209
Color: Solid copper
AA Abbingdon Affiliates, Inc.
Website: www.abbingdon.com

Lighting, Switches and Switchplates (Rejunevation)

Product: Three Forks Wall Bracket
Model #: W880, with shade 139A
Color: Mottled brass

Product: Mt. Tabor Ceiling Fixture
Model #: C229-3 with shade 139A
Color: Mottled brass

Product: Regular Single Push Button Switch
Model #: 3706

Product: Regular Push Button Dimmer Switch
Model #: 5405

Product: Coverplat4e for Single Push Button Switch
Model #: 5700
Color: Mottled brass

Where available: Exclusively through Rejunevation, see contact information below.

Rejuvenation
Website: www.rejuvenation.com

Dixmude, Wall-mount Faucet and Garbage Disposal Flange (Herbeau Creations)
Faucet brand name: Herbeau
Model #: 420459
Color: Weathered copper / brass

Garbage disposal flange brand name: Herbeau
Model #: 451370
Color: Weathered copper / brass
Herbeau Creations
Website: www.herbeau.com

Antique-Styled All-Gas Range and Side-by-Side Refrigerator (Elmira Stove Works)
Range model #: 1960
Color: Black

Refrigerator model #: 1897
Color: Black
Elmira Stove Works
Website: www.elmirastoveworks.com

Microwave (Haier America)
Model #: HMOGR750B
Color: Black
Haier America
Website: www.haieramerica.com

GUESTS :

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

Tony Hall and Mike Hall
Flooring Installers
Floor Design
2804 North Fairview
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 651-635-9924
Website: www.floordesign.com

Glenn Bowman
President
Vermont Soapstone
PO Box 268
Stoughton Pond Rd.
Perkinsville, VT 05151
Phone: 802-263-5404