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Urban Conversion (4 of 4): Installing Track Lighting System From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-308

	Host Paul Ryan and our homeowner (Erica) take an old 1920s restaurant kitchen that had been empty for years ...
	and turn it into an eye popper ...
	without losing its sense of history.
	In this final episode track lighting is installed and the finishing touches completed.

Materials for Crown Molding --

Extruded polystyrene molding
Tape measure
360-degree laser level
1/2" plywood
Screw gun
Paneling adhesive
Impulse pin nailer
Compound miter saw

Materials for Swinging Door Rehab --

Plywood
Wood glue
Impulse pin nailer
Rock hard wood putty
Putty knife
Router with round over bit
Orbital sander
Medium grit pad
Double action hinges
Screw gun
Drill

Materials for Track Lighting System --

Track
Light Fixtures
Hammer drill
Carbide drill bit
Construction adhesive
Screws
Anchor sleeves
Hammer
Laser level

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. The homeowner chose a track lighting system with pendant lights and can lights. The pendant lights hang down and the can lights attach directly to the track. It is a straight 120- volt that goes into a power source. The components screw right into the track, the connection is made inside the component so you don't have to worry about getting zapped.

2. Measure the desired location for the track on the floor. A laser plumb bob will mark the location on the ceiling where you lay the track (figure A).

   Tip: The ceiling was concrete and anytime you drill into concrete, you need to use a carbide bit.

3. Coat the anchor with construction adhesive to prevent it from spinning inside the hole. Tap the anchor sleeve into the hole (figure B), and then screw in the anchoring plate.

4. Attach the cable that holds the track in place. It screws right into the anchoring plate (figure C).

5. A laser comes in handy again to make sure all the support cables are the same length.

   Safety Tip: Avoid looking directly into a laser beam.

6. The track is held in place with "standoffs" right at the bottom of the cable (figure D).

7. Tighten the connectors and attach end caps to the bottom to give the track a nice finished look.

8. With the electricity turned off, hook up the housing that connects to the power feed.

In the last segment, the appliances are added for the final touch.

RESOURCES :

8 x 34 Kick Plate
Model #: 02007587
Color: Stainless Steel
Where available: Visit the Van Dyke's website, link below.

Wind River Push Plate
Model #: 02010326
Color: Antique Pewter
Where available: Visit the Van Dyke's website, link below.
Van Dyke's Restorers
Website: www.vandykes.com

Orac Surroundings Cornice Molding
Brand name: Orac Surroundings
Model #: CX106
Color: White Polymer
Where available: Visit the Outwater website, link below.
Architectural Products by Outwater
Website: www.outwatercatalogs.com

Lighting (Tech Lighting)
Brand name: Tech Trak
Model #: 700TTA
Color: Satin Nickel
Brand name: Spot Heads
Model #: 700TTSPT
Color: Satin Nickel
Brand name: Echo Pendants
Model #: 700TTECPC
Color: Clear
Where available: Visit the Tech Lighting website, link below.
Tech Lighting
7401 North Hamlin
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-410-4400
Fax: 847-410-4500
Websites: www.techlighting.com or www.tiella.com

36" Pro Chef Refrigerator
Brand name: Northland
Model #: G536MMINSS
Color: Stainless Steel
Where available: Visit the Northland Kitchen Appliance website, link below.
Northland Kitchen Appliance
PO Box 400
Greenville, MI 48838
Toll-free: 800-233-3900
Website: northlandnka.com

Integra Design 4-Cycle Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Brand name: Bosch
Model #: SHX46A05
Color: Stainless Steel
Where available: Visit the Bosch Appliances website, link below.
Bosch Appliances
5551 McFadden Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Toll-free: 800-944-2904
Website: www.boschappliances.com

Food Waste Disposer
Brand name: In-Sink-Erator
Model #: 777ss
Where available: Visit the In-Sink-Erator website, link below.

Sinktoo Switch
Brand name: In-Sink-Erator
Model #: STS-00
Color: Chrome
Where available: Visit the In-Sink-Erator website, link below.
In-Sink-Erator
Website: www.insinkerator.com

6-4 Series Range
Brand name: Aga
Color: Pistachio
Where available: Visit the Aga Ranges website, link below.
Aga Ranges
Website: www.aga-ranges.com