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Classic Reclaimed (2 of 4): Tips for Installing Wood Countertops 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
	Figure D

1. If your walls are not square, create a template to cut the countertop to fit the existing cavity by scribing a line with a scribing block (figure A).

2. Transfer the contour of the wall on the template.

3. Score the template with a utility knife and use painting tape to secure the two pieces of template together (figure B).

4. Remember to mark the top and back of your template.

5. Line up the template with the front edge of the countertop. Tape the template to the countertop and trace it onto the wood (figure C).

6. Use a rail guided saw with a vacuum attached to cut the countertop. If using hard wood, choose the sharpest saw blade available, preferably a brand new one. The blade will dull quickly, so have extras on hand.

   Note: You can also use a traditional circular saw with a clamp on guide.

7. Use a belt sander to smooth the edges of the countertops with 40-60 grit sandpaper.

8. Dry fit the countertops and, if using wood, screw in from underneath (figure D).

In the next segment, the window trim is made and 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