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Cabinet Installation Cont'd From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-407

In this second segment of the second episode of "Rustic Contemporary," Darcy (homeowner) meets with a certified kitchen designer to discuss the details of the cabinet plan. They look over the different wood veneers available. They set in the toe-kick platforms and install the lower cabinets.

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

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Materials and Tools for Cabinet Installation --

1/4" Masonite board
Carpenter's tape
Tape measure
Laser level
Straight level
Pencil
Ledger board
Screw
Screw gun
3" cabinet screws
Cabinet lift

Materials and Tools for Center Island Installation --

Tape measure
Level
Tape
Pencil
Drill
Cabinet screws
Clamp
Panhead cabinet screws
Pencil

Materials and Tools for Vent Hood Installation --

Gloves
Safety glasses
Ladder
Drill
Utility knife
Keyhole saw
Hammer
Prybar
Nail gun
Reciprocating saw

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Note: Darcy had quite a variety of wood selections for his cabinets, and he settled on an African wood called Sapele (figure A).

Installing the Lower Cabinets

• The factory custom cabinets come with a separate toe-kick platform (figure B) rather than being built into the cabinets. Use filler strips to go under the back of the cabinets instead of expensive flooring. Set in the toe kick and use shims to level it side-to-side and front to back. Screw the toe-kick platform into the studs in the wall.

• Set the cabinet on the platform. Screw the cabinet into both the platform and the wall. Set the next toe-kick platform in place and level it, using shims.

• To attach "mock" legs that give the cabinets a furniture look -- set the cabinet on its back and clamp the legs in place in a 3/4" reveal in front and flush on the top. Screw the legs in place (figure C) and set the cabinet back in position and install.

• For filler strips, measure the width needed and rip it to size on a table saw. Put masking tape on the face of the wood to prevent it from being scratched. Slide the filler strip in the gap, drill a pilot hole with a countersink bit and screw the filler strip in place.

In the next segment, the position for the center island is decided, and then the cabinets are secured to create the island.

RESOURCES :

Veneer Cabinetry
Summadesigns
Website: www.cfdesignltd.com

Commercial Catalyzed Floor Sealer
Name: StreetShoe XL
Basic Coatings, Inc.
Website: www.basiccoatings.com

Coanda Ventilation Hood
Model Number: AH 360
Color: Stainless Steel
Gaggenau
Website: www.gaggenau-usa.com

GUESTS :

Cheryl Fosdick
Owner
CF Design, Ltd.
230 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-722-1060
Website: www.cfdesignltd.com

Bruce Allen
Century Fixture and Millwork, Inc.
5175 260th St., PO Box 567
Wyoming, MN 55092
Phone: 651-462-6660