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Downtown Loft: Cabinet Laminate and Floor Tile From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-309

	Host Paul Ryan, and loft owner, Howard, took a ho-hum kitchen ...
	and gave it a new lift with a hip metro style ...
	that now is more suited to the personality of its owner.
	The Euro-style sink and faucet make an eye-catching centerpiece!

Materials for Demo and Reconfiguring Cabinets--

safety glasses
pry bar
drill
circular saw
level

Materials for Installing Floor Tiles--

rubber mallet
interlocking tiles
tape measure
utility knife
straight edge

Materials for Laminating Cabinets--

safety glasses
dust mask
metal laminate
table saw
spray adhesive (aerosol contact cement)
painter's tape
3-in-1 tool (laminate roller)
laminate trim router with a flush-cutting bit with a bottom bearing
dowels
belt sander with 80-grit sandpaper
tack cloth

Materials for Installing Door Pulls--

safety glasses
door handles
router with a 1/16" dado bit with a follow bearing
compound miter saw
Japanese pull saw
aviation snips
rubber mallet

Materials for Hanging Cabinet Doors--

safety glasses
tape
drill
screw gunScrew gun

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Laminating the Cabinets

1. The laminate is cut a little larger than the actual door size. They will be glued into place and trimmed later so they fit the door perfectly. Plus, pieces for the rails and styles will be cut and glued into place.

2. Cut the metal laminate using a table saw (figure A). The thin metal cuts easily with a laminate blade.

   Tip: Remember to cut the laminate approximately 1/2" larger than needed.

3. Once you are ready to affix the laminate, begin with the edges. Spray both surfaces with aerosol contact cement and let it set up for 5 to 10 minutes.

   Tip: Tape the edges to avoid overspray. Wear a mask and have plenty of ventilation.

4. After the cement has set, secure the strip in place (figure B).

5. Use a special laminate 3-in-1 roller to even out the glue and eliminate air bubbles (figure C).

   Figure A

   Figure B

   Figure C

   
   

6. Use a router to trim down the oversized pieces. A flush cutting bit with a bottom bearing ensures that you won't go any lower than the edge of the door (figure D).

   Tip: Hold the router perfectly against the edge.

7. A belt sander with 80-grit sandpaper will smooth the edges. When finished sanding, clean it with a tack cloth.

8. Spray the face of the old cabinet with contact glue and spray some more contact glue on the laminate. Once you adhere the laminate to the cabinet door, it will not move! Be sure to set it on the proper place by laying some dowels on the floor (figure E).

9. Once you have it lined up correctly, remove the dowel from the center first and push down on the center and then work your way out to the ends removing the dowels (figure F). Press down on the laminate as you remove each dowel. You want to make sure there are no bubbles.

10. Use a roller to apply pressure to the laminate and then trim the edges.

Figure D

Figure E

Figure F

	Figure G
	Figure H
	Figure I

Installing Floor Tiles

1. The rubber floor tile is made out of recycled plastic with some waste carpet thrown in for durability. It comes in a variety of colors and just snaps together. The cost is approximately $4 a square foot.

2. Remove the current floor transition pieces (figure G).

3. Use a utility knife to cut the tabs off the tiles so that they will fit tight to the edge of the carpet.

4. Lay down the tiles and interlock the opposing tabs with a rubber mallet (figure H).

   Note: When ordering, you need to allow up to 15 percent extra for waste.

5. Finish it off with a T-molding (figure I).

Next: Countertop and Cabinet Door Pulls

RESOURCES :

Laminate for Cabinets
Name: Satin Brushed Smoke Aluminum
Style: Decorative Metal
Model #: 6281
Name: Black
Style: Laminate
Model #: 1595
Where available: To find a local dealer, visit the Wilsonart website link, below.
Wilsonart Laminate
Website: www.countertop.com

Flooring
Brand name: SelecTile
Color: Black Coin top
Where available: Visit the SelecTech, Inc. website, link below.
SelecTech, Inc.
Website: www.freestyleflooring.com

Countertops
Brand name: Richlite
Color: Sage
Where available: To find a local dealer visit the Richlite website, link below.
Richlite Co.
Website: www.richlite.com

Kitchen Sink
Brand name: Trion
Model #: 60S
Color: Stainless Steel
Where available: Call 800-419-9644 or visit the Teka USA website, link below.
Teka USA
Website: www.tekausa.com

Faucet and Soap Dispensers
Brand name: Blanco Rados
Model #: 157-090-CR
Color: Chrome
Brand Name: Blanco Deluxe Soap Dispenser
Model #: BDSD-CR
Color: Chrome
Where available: Visit the Blanco America website, link below.
Blanco America
Website: www.blancoamerica.com

Echelon Frost-Free Refrigerator/Freezer
Brand name: U-Line
Model #: 2075RF
Color: Black
Where available: Kitchen Appliance Dealers, visit the U-Line website, link below.
U-Line Corp.
Website: www.u-line.com

Cooktop and Microwave
Millennia 30" Cooktop
Brand name: DACOR
Model #: CER304
Color: Black
Over-the-Range Convection Microwave
Brand name: DACOR
Model #: PCOR30
Where available: Visit the Dacor website, link below.
DACOR
Website: www.dacor.com

Double DishDrawer Dishwasher
Brand Name: Fisher and Paykel
Model #: DD6038
Color: Black
Where available: Visit the Fisher and Paykel Appliances website, below.
Fisher and Paykel Appliances
Website: www.usa.fisherpaykel.com

Miele Coffee System
Brand name: Miele
Model #: CVA615
Color: Stainless Steel
Where available: Visit the Warners' Stellian website, link below.
Miele, Inc.
Websites: www.warnersstellian.com or www.miele.com

Arc Lamps, Spot Lights and Transformer
Arc Lamp brand name: Hera Premium
Model #: BLG120MC
Color: Matt Chrome
Spot Lights brand name: Hera Premium
Model #: ARFS20BL
Color: Black
Transformer brand name: Hera Premium
Model #: UC60FT
Where available: Visit the Hera Lighting website, link below.
Hera Lighting, L.P.
Websites: www.heralighting.com or www.wwhardware.com

GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Steve Ptaszek
Designer, Steven and Associates
275 Market St., Suite 299
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-573-0321

Thomas Ricciardelli
President
SelecTech, Inc.
15 Fourth St.
Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: 508-828-4200 (ext. 104)

Dennis Hinricksen and Earl Stockman
Countertop Installers
Innovative Surfaces, Inc.
515 Spiral Blvd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-437-1004