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Best of Both Worlds (2 of 3): Face-Lift for a Recycle Center 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

1. Steve and Michelle had a recycle center that they wanted to reuse in the new kitchen. They ordered an additional countertop to fit the top of their recycle center.

2. They wanted to try and match colors of their new cabinets. The first thing they did was replace the knobs to match the knobs of the new cabinets.

3. The recycle cabinet had to be sanded. The doors were removed and then Michelle sanded the top, although the new countertop was going to be there, because they wanted to test stains. You just want to break the sealer, so that new stain will adhere.

   Tip: Be sure to go with the grain when you are sanding.

4. They applied the stain with a foam brush and the wiped it down (figure A).

5. They used dollops of silicone (figure B) and then set the new countertop into place. Once you set it in place, you don't want to move it until it sets up.

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