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Classic Reclaimed (2 of 4): Quartz Countertops Installed From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-311

	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 for Installing Countertops --

Safety glasses
Level
Nail gun
Reciprocating saw
Utility knife
Scribing block
Painters tape
Circular saw with rail or clamp on guide
Build-up strips
Cardboard
Pencil
Clamps
Belt sander with 40-60 grit sandpaper

Materials for Window Trim --

Safety glasses
Wood for trim
Compound miter saw
Table saw
Tape measure
Impulse nailer
Shims

Materials for Shelving --

Custom shelves
Compound miter saw
Glue
Impulse nailer
Laser level
Drill
Screw gun

Materials for Subway Tile --

Tiles
Premixed mastic for ceramic tile
3/16" V-notched trowel
Spacers
Laser level
Wet saw
Tile cutter

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

1. The homeowners decided on a quartz countertop (figure A) because of its beauty and durability. Quartz countertops are made in Spain. It is ground up granite with the soft parts removed, leaving just the granite. They add epoxy and it ends up being harder than granite. It is less expensive than granite, and because it is non-porous, it is easier to take care of than granite.

   Note: Quartz countertops cost approximately $70/sq. ft. installed.

2. Before the quartz countertops are installed, they reinstalled the cabinet boxes using 2-1/2" screws to secure the cabinets to the studs.

3. Check to make sure your cabinets are level.

4. If your cabinets are not level, cut build-up strips (figure B) using medium density fiberboard. The build-up strips are used to level the counter, adding height where it is needed.

5. Dry fit the countertop and sink (figure C).

   Note: For custom fabricated sink, search for stainless steel fabricators in your area. Chris and Tami had a professional drill the holes needed for their stainless sink.

6. The countertop was secured. There were rough spots on the wall, so they patched them and applied a layer of skim coat for the tiling that will be done later on. The upper cabinets were also reinstalled.

In the next segment the countertop is installed.

RESOURCES :

Subway Tile, Grout and Adhesives (The Tile Shop)
Product: Olympic White 4 x 8
Brand name: H & R Johnson
Model#: 441903
Color: White

Product: Standard White Grout
Brand name: Superior
Model #: 051010
Color: White

Product: Flexible Admixture
Brand name: Superior
Model #: 021601

Product: Mastic
Brand name: Superior
Model #: 041651
Where available: Visit The Tile Shop website, link below.
The Tile Shop
Website: www.tileshopsuperstore.com

Silestone Natural Quartz Countertop
Brand name: Silestone by Cosentino USA
Color: Verde Onion
Where available: Visit the Silestone website, link below.
Silestone by Cosentino/Cosentino USA
13124 Trinity Dr.
Stafford, TX 77477
Toll-free: 800-291-1311
Website: www.silestone.com

Kitchen Accessories (Waterworks)

Brand name: Easton Lever Handle Kitchen Mixer
Model #: EAKM32K
Color: Matte Nickel

Brand name: Easton Lever Handle Kitchen Spray
Model #: EAKM42K
Color: Matte Nickel

Brand name: Deck Mounted Soap Dispenser
Model #: WWKM23
Color: Matte Nickel

Window Lifts
Model #: WWHW36
Color: Matte Nickel
Where available: Visit Waterworks website, link below.
Waterworks
Website: www.waterworks.com

Custom Solid Wood Countertop
Color: Hard Maple
Where available: Visit the DeVos website, link below.
DeVos Custom Woodworking
9203 McGregor Ln.
Dripping Springs, TX 78260
Website: www.devoswoodworking.com

Custom Shelving
Where available: Clark David Lamm, Inc.
Clark David Lamm, Inc.
1621 E. Hennepin, Studio 230
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-709-0393
Website: www.clarkdavidlamm.com

GUESTS :

Kevin Buzicky
Distributor and Installer
Stone Systems
3370 Mike Collins Dr.
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 651-683-9672

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