| Downtown Loft: The Paper Countertop and Cabinet Door Pulls |
From "Kitchen Renovations"
episode DKTN-309 |
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Host Paul Ryan, and loft owner, Howard, took a ho-hum kitchen ...
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and gave it a new lift with a hip metro style ...
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that now is more suited to the personality of its owner.
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The Euro-style sink and faucet make an eye-catching centerpiece!
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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 gun
- Our homeowner (Howard) chose a paper countertop called "Richlite" (figure A) . It is impregnated with a resin and is pressed and baked. Some skateboard ramps are made from the same paper composite material. It is tough, weather resistant and shock absorbent. Extreme countertops can handle just about anything a homeowner can dish out and the installation is the same as with any other solid surface material.
- The pieces were fabricated off site and secured in place with 100 percent silicone. Professionals installed the countertop.
Installing Door Pulls for CabinetsInstead of normal door handles, Howard's designer suggested using door pulls on the top and bottom (figure B). Each individual door has to have a groove routed in the top and bottom. Once the groove is in place, you just tap the door pull into place. A barbed edge will prevent the door pull from coming off (figure C).Route the top and bottom edges of the doors to create a slot for the pull handles using a 1/16th dado bit with a follow bearing to cut the groove (figure D).
Use a compound miter saw to cut the pull handles to size.Notch out the end with a Japanese pull saw, then trim it using aviation snips (figure E).Attach the pull handles and tap them into place with a rubber mallet.
Installing Sink.To install the sink, start by attaching the mounting clips that come with it (figure F).Some sinks, like this one, have a foam gasket that will eliminate the need for silicone (figure G).Set the sink in place and tighten the retaining clips (figure H).
Next: Adding Appliances and Cabinet Doors
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
Dennis Hinricksen and Earl Stockman
Countertop Installers
Innovative Surfaces, Inc.
515 Spiral Blvd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-437-1004
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