| Chef's Kitchen (3 of 4): Tiling the Backsplash and Soffit |
From "Kitchen Renovations"
episode DKTN-212 |
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In this week's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan will assist the homeowners in converting this antiquated kitchen ...
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into this kitchen that would be any chef's delight, ...
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with top-of-the-line, professional-style appliances!
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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, ...
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and a stainless-steel countertop that is perfect for our resident chef!
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In this final segment of Pt. 3 of the Chef's Kitchen, host Paul Ryan and the homeowners begin tiling the backsplash, and then the doors are attached to the cabinets. After finishing the backsplash, the soffit and behind the range are tiled.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
Tiling the Backsplash- First be sure to protect the stainless countertop by covering it with drop clothes or paper.
- Next, use a wet saw to make a few inset cuts (figure A) on the tiles that will be going over receptacles.
- Mix a small batch of thinset by following the directions on the bag. Make more as needed because it dries very quickly.
- Using a square notched trowel, spread thinset on a small portion of the lower part of the wall.
- Start at the bottom outside edge and work your way across (figure B). Again only a small area as it does dry quickly.
- Set in the tile and press it firmly to the wall. Butt the next tile right up against the first tile (figure C) because we won't be grouting this backsplash area. (The homeowners wanted to go for a sleeker look.)
- When finished with the bottom row move back out to the outside edge and lay in next row.
Installing Cabinet Hardware- The doors came with holes cut out for cup hinges (European cup hinges were used for this project -- figure D), and using the factory pre-drilled cup holes, insert the hinges. Take a straight edge and lay it against the back edges of the hinges to make sure they are lined up with each other on the door.
- Using a drill with a vix bit, drill pilot holes for hinges. Insert screws and screw them in (figure E) using drill with appropriate bit.
- Now hold the door up to the cabinet to determine where you want it. Pre-drill pilot holes on the inside edge using the drill and vix bit.
Tips: It's a good idea to have helper when putting on the doors. It's difficult to hold a door, mark where the hinges go and drill the holes with only two hands. To make sure the doors are level all the way across the top or bottom, use a long piece of 1x or a 6' level, clamp it to the top or bottom edge of the cabinet boxes. Line each door up to this as you go. - When putting on door handles it's easiest if you can use a jig or a template. If not, then determine where you want the knob to go on the door, measure each the same from side and bottom or top edge, mark, pre-drill holes and attach knobs (figure F).
Tiling the Soffit- Use silicone caulk to adhere tile to the wall behind stove.
- It's always a good idea to measure and lay out tile to see how they fit into the space. You don't want to have a whole tile on one end and a sliver on the other. Also make a line so you know where level is.
- Start on the bottom row (figure G) and work your way across one row at a time. Go back each time to same starting edge.
Note: If tiles do need to be cut use the wet saw.
In the final episode of our "Chef Kitchen" renovation, a terrazzo floor is installed and cabinet door fronts are inserted. And finally it's time to bring in the professional appliances.
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
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