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Cabinets and Countertops From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-403

In this final segment of the third episode of "Contemporary Kitchen Expansion," host Paul Ryan and Keith (the homeowner) install the base cabinets. The countertop installers arrive and bring in the honed granite. They make the cutout for the drop-in cook top and install the countertops.

The 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 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
	As the renovation is nearing an end the kitchen is starting to take shape!

Installing the Cabinets and Countertops

1. To install the base cabinet, determine the high point of the wall.

2. Set the cabinets in place (figure A) and level them front to back, shimming them to make sure they are even.

3. Secure the cabinets to the wall with 3" cabinet screws.

4. The Brazilian honed-granite countertops (figure B) were done by professionals. The cutouts for the sink are made at the shop since the edges will be polished -- they will show with the under mount sink.

   Note: Honed granite means it isn't polished -- and thus, it doesn't shine. And believe it or not, it's a bit more expensive.

5. Use a circular saw with a diamond blade to make the cutout for the drop-in cook top.

6. Add a bead of silicone to secure the granite in place.

7. Make a bridge with pieces of tape (figure C) to protect the wet seam from being accidentally touched.

In the next (final of four) episode Paul and the homeowners install the new vent. The undermount sink and faucet are hooked up. They finish off the cabinets by adding the hardware and inserting glass in the upper doors. Then the renovation is completed when the contemporary stainless steel appliances are brought in.

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