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Best of Both Worlds (2 of 3): Putting Underlayment Down From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-302

	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.
	In this weeks episode, Steve and Michelle install vinyl flooring that looks like slate, and ...
	a professional installs their new solid countertop.
	Also, in this segment, Steve and Michelle redo their old recycle center to match their new kitchen.

Materials:

For the Underlayment --

Safety glasses
Kneepads
Dust mask
Vacuum
Broom
Tape measure
Underlayment
Jigsaw
1/4" crown pneumatic stapler
Compressor
Hammer
Sander
Taping knife
Nail set
Random orbital sander
50-grit sandpaper
Rubber gloves
Bucket
Portland cement

For Installing the Flooring --

Floor tiles
Feature strips
Pencil
Chalk line
Tape measure
Hairspray
Kneepads
1/16" square-notched trowel
Pressure sensitive adhesive
12" vinyl tile cutter
Utility knife
Pencil propane torch
Floor Stripper
Floor Sealer

For Refinishing the Recycle Center --

Screw gun
Sander
Zipwall
Sanding sponge
Rags
Stain
Brushes
Dust mask
Silicon

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

1. First thing you need to do is take measurements for your underlayment.

   
   

2. Get the floor as clean as possible (figure A). Vacuum and sweep up all the debris.

   
   

3. Cut the underlayment to size with a jigsaw (figure B).

   
   

4. Lay down the first piece of underlayment starting at the longest wall. The underlayment is already marked showing you where to staple (figure C), otherwise staple every 3" on seams and perimeter and 6" in field. You need to staple as you go. If you do just the edges first, the center might bubble up.

   
   Note: Use a 1/4" crown pneumatic stapler. You can rent a staple and compressor for approximately $50 a day.

   
   

5. Run a taping knife across the underlayment to check for any staples that might be sticking up. Use a nail set and hammer to drive down any staples.

   
   

6. Sometimes when laying underlayment, there may be a gap in the seams and one seam may be higher than another seam (figure D) -- it all depends on how the floor lays out.

   
   

7. The seams need to be sanded with a random orbital sander and 50-grit sandpaper.

   
   

8. The last step is to fill the seams with skim coat (use portland base). Pour the skim coat into water in a bucket and mix it until it is the consistency of peanut butter. Spread the skim coat into the seams and then scrape the excess off (figure E).

   
   Note: The underlayment must be clean and dry before tile installation begins.

In the next segment, our host Paul Ryan and the homeowners (Steve and Michelle) install the new vinyl tile.

RESOURCES :

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

Knight Tile
Brand name: Slate
Model #: T83
Color: Basalt, 12"x12"
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Grout Strips (36")
Brand name: Feature Strip
Model #: 2.0mm thickness
Color: Brown
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Adhesive
Brand name: K91
Model #: Porous and Nonporous Subfloors
Type: Wet Set or Pressure Sensitive
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Clean Start Kit
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Karndean International LLC
Website: www.karndean.com

Countertop
Brand name: Formica Solid Surface
Model #:334
Color: Copper Matrix
Where available: Visit the Formica website, link below.
Formica Corp.
Website: www.formica.com

Single Scroll Knob
Brand name: Atlas
Model #: 102
Color: Craftsman Copper
Where available: Visit the Atlas Homewares website, link below.

"S" Scroll Pull
Brand name: Atlas
Model #:102
Color: Craftsman Copper
Where available: Visit the Atlas Homewares website, link below.

Atlas Homewares
Website: www.atlashomewares.com

GUESTS :

Bob Eckelman
President, Bob's Wood Specialties
Website: www.bobswoodspecialties.com