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  • Urban Conversion (4 of 4): Adding Appliances
  • From "Kitchen Renovations"
    episode DKTN-308


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    Host Paul Ryan and our homeowner (Erica) take an old 1920s restaurant kitchen that had been empty for years ...
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    and turn it into an eye popper ...
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    without losing its sense of history.
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    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
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    Figure B
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    Figure C

    1. Once the refrigerator was in place, the compressor had to be mounted. It slides into mounting slots on top of the refrigerator (figure A). The final hookup was left to an electrician.

    2. Once the grill was placed on top of the refrigerator they added a final piece of fill stock on top to complete the look of the cabinets (figure B).

    3. A plumber and electrician hooked up the dishwasher.

    4. The homeowner chose an AGA stove from England that is cast iron (figure C) with six gas burners and four electric ovens!

      FYI: Made in England, the AGA stove has a long colorful history, dating back to the industrial revolution. The original AGA used coal and was designed to stay warm all day long. It was a fixture in many of England's grand manor homes.

    The cost of this renovation was approximately $45,000, but the homeowner saved around $7,500 by doing a lot of the work.


    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

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