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Classic Reclaimed (1of 4): Pre-engineered Wood Floor From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-310

	In our "Reclaimed Classic" kitchen renovation, this '70s kitchen didn't fit into ...
	the 1914 prairie style house.
	Host Paul Ryan and our homeowners renovated the kitchen and turned it into a turn-of-the-century delight ...
	with great modern updates.

Materials:

Demo and Reconfigure Cabinets--

dumpster
appliance dolly
pipe cutter
reciprocating saw
ladder
drill
pry Bar
hammer
snips
utility knife
safety precautions (respiratory mask, gloves and protective eyewear)

Installing Ceilings--

eye protection
2 x 4's
joist hangers
impulse nailer
hammer

Installing Flooring--

eye protection
prefinished wood flooring
1/2" plywood
drill
miter saw
screws
skim coat mortar
orbital sander
laser level
tape measure
air stapler
air compressor
staples (3-1/16" crown staples)
loose tongue (spline material)

Painting Cabinet Boxes--

paint
primer
orbital sander
brushes
drop cloths

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Installing the New Ceiling

1. Contractors put in the new ceiling. To frame in the new ceiling they attached a 2 x 4 nailer around the room (figure A).

2. Then they attached joist hangers to the nailing. Next, they placed the joists in the hangers and nailed them in place (figure B).

3. The contractors wired for the lights and then hung the drywall.

4. They cut holes for the can lights, taped the drywall seams and then mudded with joint compound (figure C).

Note: While Chris and Tami could have done the work themselves, this phase of the project was tricky and they felt it was best left to the professionals.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G
	Figure H
	Figure I
	Figure J

Installing New Floor

1. The homeowners chose a prefinished engineered maple wood floor (figure D).

   Note: Many people confuse this type floor with a laminated floor. A laminated floor is actually a picture of wood that is mounted onto a surface -- usually an MDF. An engineered wood floor is a solid piece of wood and the thickness varies with each manufacturer. It consists of strips of wood that are mounted onto ply (figure E), and it is pretty simple to use. You can nail it down, glue it down, etc. Because it is a solid piece of wood, it can be sanded and refinished down the road.

   Note: The flooring cost for the prefinished engineered flooring was approximately $8.50 per square feet, and with installation -- $12 per square feet.

2. Cover the floor with 1/2" plywood. Stagger the joints to ensure the least amount of flex in the subfloor (figure F).

3. Some people use staples, but using screws will help with squeaky floors. As a rule, the screws need to be secured every 3" on seam and 6" apart in the field. You start in the corner and work your way out. Ryan and the homeowner used a standing deck gun (basically a screw gun) that you slide a strip of screws in place, allowing you to stand up and rapid fire the screws in place.

   Tip: You can use another drill to reverse mistakes.

4. Fill in all the gaps and seams that are 1/4" or larger with skim coat mortar (figure G).

   Note: Filling the gaps helps eliminate flex in the floor.

5. Once the patching compound is dry, use a belt sander to smooth out the edges (figure H).

6. Use a laser level to determine a reference line as a starting point. Take two measurements, one from each end of the room, to make sure the line is an equal distance from the wall.

7. Line up the tongue of the first board with the reference line (figure I). The most important thing here is to be accurate.

8. Secure the board with a special stapler (air stapler attached to an air compressor) for hardwood floors (figure J) set at about 80 pounds, using 1" long 3/16" crown staples every 6 to 8 inches. Make sure your staple gun is adjusted so that your stapler doesn't interfere with the next course of flooring.

   Note: Stapler rental costs approximately $40 a day.

9. It is important to stagger the boards with ends no closer than 6" apart. Use factory supplied tapping block to tighten boards.

RESOURCES :

Paint (Benjamin Moore)
Where available: Visit the Benjamin Moore Website, link below.
Benjamin Moore Co.
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com

Mirage Prefinished Wood Flooring
Brand name: Mirage
Color: Natural Exclusive
Style: Engineered
Where available: Visit the Mirage website, link below.
Mirage Prefinished Hardwood Floors
Website: www.miragefloors.com

GUESTS :

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

Justin Hultman
Contractor
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Clark Lamm
President and Creative Director
Clark David Lamm, Inc.
1621 E. Hennepin, Studio 230
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-709-0393
Website: www.clarkdavidlamm.com