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Chef's Kitchen (3 of 4): Upper Cabinets From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-212

	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!
	In this week's episode, host Paul Ryan and the homeowners will install custom-built cabinets, which have an alder color and Ipswitch pine finish, ...
	and a stainless-steel countertop that is perfect for our resident chef!

In the first segment of Pt. 3 of "Chef's Kitchen," host Paul Ryan and the contractor begin the custom-cabinet installation. Crown molding is added at the top.

Materials:

Installing Cabinets --
Custom cabinets
Trim molding
Tape measure
Level
Stud finder
Pencil
Drill
Cabinet lift
Screw gun
2-1/2" deck screws
Clamps
Shims
Hammer
Impact driver
Spade bit
Riser blocks

Installing Stainless-Steel Countertop --

Countertop
Drill
Spade bit
Jigsaw
Construction adhesive

Installing Granite Countertop --

Silicone

Installing Porcelain and Metal Tile --

Tile
3/8" square-notched trowel
Thin set
Wet saw
Rosin paper
Masking tape
Spacers
Silicone caulk

Attaching Cabinet Doors --

Cup hinges
Level
Screw gun
Vix bit
Screws

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Installing the Upper Cabinets

1. The first step for installing cabinets is to find the studs in the walls. Make vertical lines floor to ceiling. This is where you will anchor your cabinets.

2. Since the cabinets are going to the ceiling, it's important to make sure the ceiling is level (figure A), and this also will help you to determine the top height of the cabinets.

   Note: Unfortunately the ceiling is "not" level. In fact, there's a drop of approximately 3/4" over eight feet, which means the first upper cabinet will be installed 3/4" down from the ceiling and the last one will be flush. The crown molding will cover the gap at the top after the cabinets are installed.

3. At the spot where the ceiling is the lowest make a mark. Now measure down the height of the upper cabinet box (48" for this particular model), make a mark. From this mark take a level and make a line across the wall. This is the line you will use to line up the cabinet bottom edge to.

   Remember: Be sure to anchor the cabinets to the studs in the wall.

4. Start with the corner cabinet. Mark and pre-drill holes in the back of the cabinet boxes (figure B).

5. Lift the cabinet up into place. You will need helpers or a mechanical lift to do this safely.

6. Drill in screws using a drill with a screw bit. We used 2-1/2" screws.

7. Next lift the adjacent cabinets (using a mechanical lift) into place for a dry fit, and clamp the cabinets together (figure C) so that when they're fastened there won't be any gaps.

8. Mark where you will want pre-drill for anchor screws so that they line up with the studs.

9. Take the cabinet down and drill the holes.

10. Lift cabinet back into place and pre-drill pilot holes in the face frame, using the impact driver and appropriate length screws screw cabinet face frames together.

    Tip: You can use wax to lubricate the screw so it doesn't split the wood.

11. Drill anchor screws through the back of the cabinets into the wall. Make sure the screws bite into something as they hit the studs.

In the next segment Ryan and the homeowners install the base cabinets.

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

Custom Kitchen Cabinets (Minnesota Valley Cabinets)
Color: Red Alder
Minnesota Valley Cabinets
Website: www.minnesotavalleycabinets.com

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

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

Cabinet Doors and Molding (Fleetwoods)
Style: Flat-panel doors, slab drawer fronts and crown molding
Color: Alder
Where available: Visit the Fleetwoods website, link below.
Fleetwoods
Website: www.fleetwoodsinc.com

Custom Stainless Steel Countertop with Integral Sinks and Marine Edge
Color: 304 #4
Where available: Can ship nationwide, call 651-765-9004.
Custom Stainless Steel
3775 Lexington Ave. N
Arden Hills, MN 55126
Phone: 651-765-9004
Fax: 651-765-9006

Tiles
Brand: Questech line
Country Bright Satin (SBN, 6x6, Model # 114-005-003)
Riveted Plates Polished (6x6, Model # 210-005-0010
Interior Wall Trim Diamond Plate Bright Satin (3/4"x12", Model # 292-005-003)
Vermont Line (Trail Green, 12x12, Model # AV62)
Where available: Visit the Crossville Porcelain Stone website, link below.
Crossville Porcelain Stone
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com

Cabinet Hardware
Full Extension Drawer Slides (Brand name: Accuride, Model # 02K10.22)
Square Shell Drawer Pulls (Model # 01A57.40)
Antique Nickel Double Reed Knob (Model # 02A14.50)
Where available: Visit the Lee Valley website, link below.
Lee Valley Tools. Ltd.
Website: www.leevalley.com

GUESTS :

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

Bob Kroening
President, Custom Stainless Steel, Inc.
3775 Lexington Ave. N
Arden Hills, MN 55126
Phone: 651-765-9004