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Best of Both Worlds (1 of 3): Demolition From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-301

	In this week's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan works with homeowners Steve and Michelle to convert the "before" kitchen you see here ...
	into an updated kitchen that is the best of both worlds ...
	to suit both of their tastes, Steve who likes older styles and Michelle who likes the more modern look.

Materials:

For Demolition --

Safety glasses
Appliance dolly
Drill
Masking tape
Marker
Pry bar
Channel lock pliers
Screwdriver
Utility knife
Hammer
Reciprocating saw
Socket wrench

For Patching the Soffit --

Dust mask
Safety glasses
Insulation
Hammer stapler
Screw gun
6 mil poly sheeting
Drywall
Drywall screws

For Repairing Cabinets --

Safety glasses
Table saw
Reciprocating saw
Fill stock
Impulse nailer
Skin (from discarded cabinet)

For Prepping Cabinet Boxes --

Safety glasses
Dust mask
Pry bar
Water-based wood putty
Putty knife
Orbital sander
Medium grit sandpaper
Tack cloth
Reciprocating saw
Impulse nailer
Finish nails
Reciprocating saw

For Opening the Cabinet Front --

Pry bar
Hammer
Impulse nailer
1" finish nails
Support brace
Board for cabinet base
2 x 4

For Painting --

Tinted primer
Paint
Brushes
Rollers
Paint bucket
Paint tray

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G
	Figure H
	Figure I

Getting Rid of Things You Don't Want

1. If you plan to keep any of your appliances, or giving them away, be extra careful when you remove them (figure A).

2. Use an appliance dolly to remove the appliances.

3. When you remove the cabinet doors and drawers, be sure to label them, as they will be put back in later.

Removing Garbage Disposal

1. Turn off the electricity before you begin to remove the garbage disposal. Use channel lock pliers (figure B) to loosen the compression nut on the garbage disposal.

   Note: Call a professional if you have any questions about disconnecting plumbing.

2. Once you remove the retaining ring, the disposal will fall, so have someone hold onto it so it won't drop.

Removing the Old Sink

1. Use a utility knife to cut the silicone bead around the sink that seals the sink to the counter (figure C).

2. Pry bars, a hammer, (figure D) and pressure will lift the sink out of the cabinet.

3. Use pieces of 2x4 to act as fulcrums to support the sink (figure E) until you are ready to lift it out.

4. Use a pry bar and hammer on the backsplash and counters also.

5. To make it more manageable, cut the old countertop in half with a reciprocating saw (figure F).

Removing Stove Vent, Peninsula and Cabinet

1. Steve and Michelle removed the entire cabinet where the stove vent was located. To remove the vent they just removed the screws that were holding it in place. Then they loosened the cabinet with pry bars (figure G) and then carefully took the cabinet down (figure H).

2. The next step was to remove the countertop, peninsula and corner cabinet. They used a reciprocating saw to cut the cabinets apart (figure I). Paul carefully removed the panel so he could use it later on the end of the cabinet.

In the next segment, Paul will patch the soffit and then Steve, Michelle and Paul will repair the cabinets.

RESOURCES :

Paint (Benjamin Moore)
Where available: Visit the Benjamin Moore Website, link below.
Benjamin Moore Co.
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com

Flat Panel Cabinet Doors
Color: Cherry
Where available: Visit the AJS Woodworking LTD website, link below.
AJS Woodworking LTD
Website: www.kitchendoordepot.com

Oval Leaves Acrylic Panels
Brand name: Lumicor
Model #: AB-803-101
Color: White/Translucent
Where available: Visit the Designtex website, link below.
Designtex
Website: www.lumicor.com

Spray Finish on Cabinet Doors
Brand name: Plastifix
Color: Clear, 35 degree sheen
Where available: See Roe's International Furniture website, link below.

Clear Catalyzed Lacquer
Where available: See Roe's International Furniture website, link below.

Stain and Clear Lacquer
Where available: See Roe's International Furniture website, link below.

Roe's International Furniture
2303 Kennedy NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413