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Best of Both Worlds (1 of 3): 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

Paint Tips:

1. The reason for using a primer is so you can really seal the surface so you will get a smooth finish for the finish coat. The wood has open pores and closed pores. Without a primer, you would have flashing -- light spots and dark spots in the wood. The primer will give you a nice uniform coat.

2. If you order tinted primer, you will get a better coverage of the finish coat.

Painting

1. "Cutting in" means fine brush work in small areas (figure A).

2. When you use tinted primer, you only need to apply one coat of the finished coat.

3. Let the primer dry for at least one hour before applying the finish coat.

4. Now that the cabinets are painted (figure B), this kitchen is well on its way to suiting the needs of both Steve and Michelle and giving them "the best of both worlds."

In the next episode of "Best of Both Worlds" (2 of 3), we begin the installation of a new vinyl floor and new countertops.

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