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Chef's Kitchen (3 of 4): Base 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 this segment the corner cabinet is put in place first, and then the rest of the base cabinets are installed. Shims are used to level the cabinets and any gaps will later be covered with trim.

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

Installing the Base Cabinets

1. Again start with the corner cabinet, which is also the sink cabinet.

2. Measure and mark the back of the cabinet for the necessary drainage pipes and water supply lines.

3. Use a spade bit and drill to drill holes for water supply lines (figure A). Use the appropriate size hole cutter bit and drill cut the hole for drainage pipe.

   With the plumbing holes cut out, it's time to dry fit the corner cabinet. Slide the cabinet into place. Be careful not to force cabinet around pipes, fittings can be damaged and cause leaks.

4. Now level the cabinet -- side-to-side and front to back. Use wooden shims to raise where needed (figure B).

5. Drill pilot holes in the ledger boards in the back of the cabinets. Use long enough screws and make sure to hit the studs to secure the unit in place.

6. Install the rest of the lowers, and level all to the height of the sink cabinet. This is important because our countertop is one continuous piece.

7. Continue this process around the rest of the room, and be sure to leave room for the dishwasher and refrigerator.

In the next segment the stainless-steel countertop is brought in.

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