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Classic Reclaimed (2 of 4): Classic Additions to Wall 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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Shelving

1. Cut the shelving rails to length and attach the second bracket using glue (figure A) and nails.

2. Use a laser level to mark the height of the first shelf (figure B).

3. Pin nail the unit up and countersink pilot holes into the corners of the bracket.

4. The screws then go in at an angle into the studs (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G

Subway Tile

1. Lay the tiles along the length of the wall (figure D) to see if there will be any short pieces at the end of the run.

2. To set the tiles, use a 3/16" V-notched trowel to apply the pre-mixed mastic to the area to be tiled (figure E). Mastic has a working time of about 30 minutes so only apply to approximately a 4 square foot working area. The homeowners chose ceramic tile, and ceramic tile is very porous on the back. The mastic actually absorbs into the back of the tile giving very good adhesion.

   FYI: Mastic originally came from the sap of the mastic tree, an evergreen.

3. Begin to place the first row of tiles on the wall.

4. Add spacers to maintain the proper distance between surfaces (figure F). Give each tile a little wiggle to spread the adhesive.

   Tip: Put up as many full tiles as you can before you start cutting. There is nothing to using the wet saw, just push the tiles gently through and let the carbide blade do the work.

   Note: A small wet saw costs approximately $100 or you can rent a tile cutter for $25-$50 a day.

   Tip: Be sure and leave sufficient room around the switch boxes.

5. For straight cuts, you can also use a tile cutter. Score tile along the cut line and push down to snap tile in two (figure G).

6. The tile needs to set up for about 24 hours before you can grout it.

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