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Mold Solutions From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-402

In this final segment of the second episode of "Contemporary Kitchen Expansion," host Paul Ryan and the contractor determine that the mold isn't as bad as first determined, and Keith and Miquel (the homeowners) clean out the wall cavities.

[Materials List and step-by-step instructions are below.]

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	The homeowners are unhappy with the cramped kitchen area...
	and the cabinets are too antiquated.
	The solution: Knock out the adjoining wall and open the kitchen up...
	into a spacious, eye-popping, contemporary treasure.

Materials and Tools for Installing Mounting Fixtures for Lights --

Laser level
Tape measure
Speed square
Hammer
1" screws
Pencil

Materials and Tools for Wiring for Lights --

Switch box
Hole Hawg
Wiring
Hammer
Electrical tape
Wire cutter

Materials and Tools for Mold Problems --

Tyvek suit
Respirator
Gloves
Eye protection
Poly sheeting
Hammer tacker
Fan
Hammer
Garbage bags
Tape
Vacuum
Putty knife
Pressure sprayer
Bleach
Scrub brush
Mop

Luckily the mold problem isn't as bad as first suspected. All the homeowners have to do is to clean out the wall cavities.

1. Use a putty knife and vacuum to remove any loose dirt.

2. Use a pressure sprayer (figure A) with a mixture of 50 percent water and 50 percent bleach, which will kill any living organisms on the base of the studs and the floor.

3. Scrub the area with a stiff brush (figure B) and clean it up with a mop.

Figure A

Figure B

In the next (third of four) episode, Paul and the homeowners prep the subfloor and install the new bamboo flooring. A stainless expert comes to talk about the backsplash. Paul and Keith install the base cabinets so the honed granite countertop can be put in.

RESOURCES :

White Ridged Pendant Lights
Model #: F5020-36
Color: White
Brand Name: Forecast
Manufacturer: Forecast Lighting
Website: www.forecastltg.com

Desiccant Spike Moisture Indicator
Brand Name: ARI
Manufacturer: Autumn River, Inc.
Autumn River, Inc.
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GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
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Brian Hart
Vice President
Forecast Lighting
1600 Fleetwood Dr.
Elgin, IL 60047
Toll-free: 800-989-3000
Website: www.forecastltg.com