DIY Network

Kitchen Island From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-407

In this third segment of the second episode of "Rustic Contemporary," host Paul Ryan and Darcy (homeowner) determine the position of the center island and tape the reference lines down. Then they secure the cabinets to the platform, base and each other to create the island.

[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

Installing the Center Island

• To place the center island, we reference the plans and measure from both the sink wall and cook-top wall.

• At the intersection make a mark (figure A) that represents the center of the island.

• Use a level as a straightedge to mark points on either side and put down a tape line to indicate where the edge of the base should sit.

• Set down the toe-kick platform for the island in place using the tape line and center mark as reference, and then set the center island on top (figure B).

• Secure the cabinet to the base.

• Secure the other two outer cabinets with cabinet screws.

• Clamp the panels to the cabinets to secure them in place. Then use panhead cabinet screws to secure them permanently.

• Attach the doors and slide in the drawers to finish the island cabinet installation (figure C).

In the final segment of this episode, the vent hood is installed.

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