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Best of Both Worlds (1 of 3): Removing Trim Work, Prepping Cabinet Boxes for Painting 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

Removing Trim Work

1. Remove any trim work from the top of the cabinets.

2. Remove any nails that are left.

Prepping Cabinets

1. Fill the holes and joints with a water-based wood filler (figure A) and let it dry.

2. Once the holes are filled and dry, sand the cabinets with an orbital sander using 80-grit paper (figure B). An 80-grit works well because it will take down the sheen without being too aggressive on the wood.

   Safety Tip: Be sure to wear glasses and a dust mask when sanding.

3. Use a tack cloth to clean up after sanding.

In the next segment, Paul offers paint tips and the cabinets are painted.

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