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Adding the Backsplash From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-403

In this third segment of the third episode of "Contemporary Kitchen Expansion," host Paul Ryan and Keith (the homeowner) meet with a stainless expert and discuss the backsplash. Then they apply the pre-cut backsplash. Finally, they bring in the stock cabinets and discuss the features.

The Materials list and step-by-step instructions are below.

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Materials and Tools for Prepping Subfloor --

Safety glasses
Kneepads
Facemask
Belt sander
Skim coat
Mud knife
Random orbital sander
Rosin paper
Hammer tacker

Materials and Tools for Installing Bamboo Flooring --

Kneepads
Tape measure
Pencil
Laser pencil
2 x 4's
Impulse nailer
Pneumatic flooring stapler
Mallet
Pry bar
Spline material
Wood glue

Materials and Tools for Backsplash Installation --

Work gloves
Construction adhesive
Putty knife
Laser level
Tape measure

Materials and Tools for Base Cabinet Installation --

Cabinets
Level
Shims
Drill

Materials and Tools for Countertop Install --

Dust mask
Safety glasses
Granite countertop
Circular saw with diamond blade
Vacuum
Silicone
Caulk gun
Painter's tape

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Adding the Backsplash

According to stainless expert Dawn-Marie Fildebrandt, "Stainless has come miles. It gives back the energy and color in the room."

The homeowners have chosen this "diagonal" pattern (figure A), but do know that there are several different patterns available. And since stainless steel is reflective, it "opens up" any area in which it's utilized.

1. Send the template to the manufacturer so they can pre-cut the holes for the outlets and finish the edges.

2. Even though this has peel-and-stick technology, we are adding a premium construction adhesive (figure B) because this is a large piece.

3. Spread out the adhesive with a putty knife, making sure it's even -- with no peaks or valleys.

4. Once the stainless steel is prepped, use a laser level to mark the wall for the top of the backsplash.

5. Take off the peel-and-stick tape and adhere to the wall (figure C).

In the final segment of this episode the cabinets and countertops are installed.

RESOURCES :

Vertical Natural Bamboo Flooring -- 5/8" Thick
Model #: PRBAMVN
Color: Natural
Brand Name: Morningstar

Overlap Threshold
Model #: PRBAMOTHVN
Color: Natural
Brand Name: Morningstar

T-Molding
Model #: PRBAMTMVN
Color: Natural
Brand Name: Morningstar

Red Rosin Paper
Model #: RP
Color: Red
Brand Name: Acmiot

Lumber Liquidators
Website: www.lumberliquidators.com

Custom Stainless Steel Wall Splash
Model: Custom-diagonal pattern
Color: Stainless Steel
Star Stainless Design
Website: www.starstainlessdesign.com

Signature Series Kitchen Cabinets
Model #: Rohe and Concord Prepared for Glass
Brand Name: Mid Continent Cabinetry
Color: Natural Cherry
Mid Continent Cabinetry
Website: www.midcontinentcabinetry.com

Granite Countertop
Model: Bianco Romano
Color: Pastel White
Stone Holding Co.
Website: www.stoneholding.com

GUESTS :

Tony Castle
Hardwood Flooring Expert
Tony Castle Flooring
We apologize no contact information is available.

Dawn-Marie Fildebrandt
President
Star Stainless Design
Website: www.starstainlessdesign.com

Kevin Drontle and Al Braunworth
Granite Installers
Granite-Tops, Inc.
Cold Spring, MN 56230
Phone: 320-685-3005
Website: www.granite-tops.com