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Base Cabinet Installation From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-412

In this second segment of "Mom's Kitchen -- Traditional Update (2 of 3)," host Paul Ryan and his brothers continue working on the cabinets by installing the base units. They create a furniture feel by adding bun feet to the sink.

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	In this episode Paul's mother is in dire need of a kitchen update, ...
	so his brothers pitch in to create a traditional space ...
	with new checkerboard block flooring, modern appliances, a ...
	stunning dinette nook and hutch-storage area off the kitchen!

Materials and Tools used for Cabinet Installation--

Safety glasses
Clamps
1-1/4" cabinet screws
2" screws
Screw gun
Compound miter saw
Level
Finish nailer
Tape measure

Materials and Tools used for Hanging the Hood --

Pry bar
Tape measure
Pencil
Level
Deck screws
Screwdriver

Materials and Tools used for Moving a Power Switch --

Hammer
Pry bar
Eye protection
Pencil
Screwdriver
Jab saw
Remodeling box
Tin snips
Tape

Materials and Tools used for Hanging Under Cabinet Lights --

Wire cutter
Screwdriver

Base Cabinet Installation

1. Set the base cabinets in place. Remove the doors. Use clamps to hold the cabinets while making pilot holes (figure A). Screw the boxes together.

2. Once the face frames are together, make sure the cabinets are level. Use shims to fill the gap between the wall and cabinet. By putting the waffles next to the wall (figure B), the shims will break off easier.

3. To create a furniture look for the sink cabinet, flip the sink cabinet over and measure for the bun feet. You will need a block to raise the bun feet. Add the block to the bottom of the cabinet. Drill pilot holes through the base and screw through the bottom of the sink cabinet on the inside. To support the base, build a box to bring it up to the height of the other cabinets (figure C). The feet are decorative and don't support the weight of the cabinet.

4. Use 2" deck screws to attach the box to the cabinet.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

In the next segment Paul's sister sets up a temporary kitchen for their mom and then the vent hood is installed.

RESOURCES :

Cabinetry
Brand name: KraftMaid
Style: Maple Raised Panel
Color: Cognac and Garnet Glaze
Where available: See the Website listed below.
Kraft Maid Cabinetry
Website: www.kraftmaid.com

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