In this segment second segment of the final "Mom's Kitchen -- Traditional Update (3 of 3)" episode, host Paul Ryan describes the process as the natural slate goes from the quarry to the shop where it is fabricated into the countertop. Back at his mom's the new countertops are brought in and the sink is mounted. Paul gives tips to create a perfect seam.
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In this episode Paul's mother is in dire need of a kitchen update, ...
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so his brothers pitch in to create a traditional space ...
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with new checkerboard block flooring, modern appliances, a ...
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stunning dinette nook and hutch-storage area off the kitchen!
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Materials and Tools for Backsplash --Safety glasses
Precut backsplash
Beadboard
Circular saw
Tape measure
Construction adhesive
Caulk gun
Cordless drill
1-1/4" deck screws Materials and Tools for Wood Countertops -- Work gloves
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Cardboard
Sawhorses
Pencil
Silicone
Caulk gun
Rail-guided circular saw
Belt sander
Painter's tape
Jig saw
Cordless drill
Forstner bit
Centering jig
Plates (for round edge template) Materials and Tools for Slate Countertops -- Work gloves
Pencil
Reciprocating saw
Acetone
Blue painters tape
Utility knife
Carpenter square
Pencil
Wood shim
Razor blade
5 minute epoxy
Silicone Materials and Tools for Microwave Cutout -- Painter's tape
Jigsaw
Trim
Slate Countertops- Dry fit the sink.
- You want to mount the sink before you secure the countertop, so use the countertop as a template and mark where you need to cut the cabinets for the sink.
- Remove the counter and cut out the excess lumber with a reciprocating saw on both sides of sink cutout (figure A).
- Remove the sink and flip over the countertop face down onto sawhorses.
- With a clean cloth, wipe down the countertop where the sink will touch with acetone so the silicone sticks to the surface.
- Slide the sink in place and trace outline with a pencil (figure B).
- Remove the sink and run a bead of silicone inside the mark.
- Set the sink in place.
- If the counter was predrilled and pre-anchored, just put the clips into place and screw them in (figure C).
- When everything is secured, lift the countertop with sink and place it in its new home.
- Take out the drawers and silicone countertop in place.
Sealing the Seam on the Countertop- Place blue painters tapes on the seam.
- Score the tape on the seam with a utility knife (figure D).
- Use a carpenter square to make two to three reference marks.
- Pull touching counters about 3/4" apart.
- With a wood shim, butter the inside of the countertops with the epoxy.
- Push countertop back in place making sure you reline the reference marks.
- Drag a razor blade over the tape to work epoxy into the seams and make sure there are no air pockets (figure E).
- Peel off the tape once the epoxy is dry.
In the next segment the butcher-block countertop for the desk area is installed.
RESOURCES :
Perforated Metal Backsplash
Style: Custom order
Perforated Metals Plus
A Diamond Manufacturing Subsidiary
Website: www.perf-plus.com
Butcher-Block Countertops
Brand name: John Boos/Boos Blocks
Model #: KCI
Style: Maple
John Boos & Co.
Website: www.johnboos.com
Vermont Slate Countertop
Brand name: Woodland Jade
Color: Green Verde
Manufacturer: RMG Stone Products, Inc.
Website: www.rmgstone.com
Sink and Faucet
Product: Blanco Supreme Kitchen Sink
Model #: 511-620
Color: Stainless
Brand name: Blanco
Product: Elan II Kitchen Faucet
Model #: 157-075R-CR
Color: Chrome
Brand name: Blanco
Blanco America
Website: www.blancoamerica.com
Cabinet Hardware
Brand name: Guadalupe Forge
Name: Small Round Wrought Iron Cabinet Handles
Model #: LA
Brand name: Guadalupe Forge
Name: Double Knob Coat Hook
Model #: HCW
Brand name: Guadalupe Forge
Name: Simple Spiral Towel Ring
Model #: AS
Brand name: Guadalupe Forge
Name: Simple Paper Towel Holder
Model #AG
Guadalupe Forge, Inc.
Website: www.guadalupeforge.com
Appliances
Product: Counter-Depth Refrigerator
Model #: PHSC239DS
Product: Speed Clean Dishwasher
Model #: PLD3460RDC
Product: Slide-In Dual Fuel Range
Model #: PLCS389DC
Product: Built-In Microwave
Model#: PLMB209DC
Color: Stainless Steel
Where available: Visit the Website below for a dealer locator.
Electrolux Home Products/Frigidaire
Website: www.frigidaire.com (visit for dealer locator)
Wood Blinds and Curtains
Brand Name: Country Woods Collection
Model #: 809
Style: Black, 2" Slats
Product: Curtains, toile fabric
Brand name: Graphite Toile fabric by the yard
Model #: RLTT-925
Color: Graphite
Hunter Douglas Window Fashions
Website: www.hunterdouglas.com
Fluorescent "Cloud Lights"
Brand name: Simkar
Model #: SMCLPF32, SMC417B
Color: White
Manufacturer: Lappin Lighting of Minnesota
Website: www.lappinlighting.com
GUESTS :
Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.
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