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Chef's Kitchen (2 of 4): Hood Installation From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-211

	In this week's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan will assist the homeowners in converting this antiquated kitchen ...
	into this kitchen that would be any chef's delight, ...
	with top-of-the-line, professional-style appliances!
	The new vent that our homeowner/chef chose moves 600 cubic feet per minute, which should more than accommodate the venting needs.

In this third segment the vent hood is affixed to the wall and the remainder of the venting is connected. Once the soffit is boxed in with plywood, power is restored and the new hood is up and running.

Materials:

Hood and Vent Installation --

Safety glasses
Gloves
Pry bar
Hammer
Tape measure
Hammer drill
Carbide bit
Chisel bit
Impulse nailer
2" x 6" backer boards
Minimally expanding foam insulation
Polyurethane sheeting (4mil or better)
Drywall
1-5/8" drywall screws
Compound miter saw
1/2" plywood
Reciprocating saw
Aluminum tape
Vent
Vent elbow
Transition piece
Hood

Building Vertical Soffit --

Safety glasses
2 x 4s
Stud finder
Impulse nailer
Screw gun
1/2" plywood

Installing Underlayment --

Safety glasses
Hammer
Tape measure
1-3/8" quarter crown staples
Staple gun and air compressor
Pliers
Table saw

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Installing the Hood

1. To notch out the soffit for the vent so it sits flush with the wall, first mark off the vent location. Then cut the frame with a reciprocating saw (figure A), being careful not to cut into the drywall.

2. Use a prybar to pull out the notched piece.

3. Center and attach the mounting plate to the soffit with screws, and then attach the hood (figure B).

4. Screw the transition piece for the vent into the mounting bracket and attach the vent elbow (figure C).

   Note: The size of the vent is determined by the cubic feet per minute (CFM). The higher the CFM, the larger the vent.

5. Seal the seams of the vent and the elbow with aluminum tape.

6. Finish by covering the framing of the vertical soffit with 1/2" plywood, secured with standard drywall screws.

   Note: Later during the renovation the plywood facing will be covered with tiles to add a decorative touch.

In the final segment of Pt. II of our "Chef's Kitchen" renovation the flooring underlayment is installed.

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

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

Paint (Behr)
The Home Depot
Website: www.homedepot.com

Spray Paint (Rust-Oleum)
Rust-Oleum Corp.
Website: www.rustoleum.com

Vent Hood
Brand Name: Independent Inc.
Model #:PMLSS-42-SS w 600CFM