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Install a Snap-together Hardwood Floor A snap-together walnut floor is a great way to update a kitchen. For more remodeling tips, go to Kitchen Renovations. From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-605

Wide-plank hardwood flooring installs in a snap — literally!

Materials and tools:

snap-together hardwood flooring
underlayment
miter saw
tapping Block

Steps:

1. Roll out the underlayment, remove the adhesive strip and attach the pieces together.

2. Start laying the floor boards against a long run of cabinets or a straight wall. Cut off the tongue of the first piece with a miter saw. Set it in place and snap the next board on to it. Use a tapping block to snug the seams (see figure A). Continue across the floor, cutting pieces to fit at the ends as necessary.

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Figure A

3. Use shoe molding to cover the edges and provide a smooth transition to the walls.

Resources:

walnut flooring
Kahrs
Website: www.kahrs.com

vent
Best by Broan
Website: www.bestbybroan.com

vent hood liner, cabinet hardware
Richelieu
Website: www.richelieu.com

limestone countertop
Northwestern Marble & Granite
Website: www.northwesternmarble.com

sink, faucet
Franke Consumer Products
Website: www.frankeconsumerproducts.com

range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
Whirlpool
Website: www.Whirlpool.com

cabinet accessories
Rev-A-Shelf
Website: www.rev-a-shelf.com

cabinet doors
Maple Craft USA
Website: www.maplecraftusa.com