| Contemporary, Pt. 1: Clearing Cabinets, Counters and Ceramic Tile |
From "Kitchen Renovations"
episode DKTN-102 |
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In this segment, host Paul Ryan and the homeowners clear out the cabinets, counters and old ceramic tile. Materials and Tools: Safety gear (eye protection, gloves and mask)
Appliance dolly
Plastic (for doorways)
Drill
Wrench
Pry bar
Hammer
Reciprocating saw
Roofing shovel (for ceramic tile)
Wallpaper scoring tool
Stripping spray
Optional: steamer - Most of the cabinets and drawers for this particular project are heading to the dumpster, but if you can save the old boxes, they make great storage (figure A) out in the garage or workshop. If you aren't going to save the cabinets, you may be able to tear them off at the hinges to save time.
Safety Alert: When removing cabinets and debris, be sure to wear gloves and eye protection. Tip: If you're going to do a large renovation job such as this one, it's a good idea to rent (approximately $250) a 10-yard dumspter (figure B), which is perfect for a kitchen project. You can keep the dumpster for as long as you need it. - If something won't fit out the door, an easy solution is to dismantle it into pieces.
- Once the cabinets have been removed and the kitchen cleared completely, it's time to pull off the countertop. Of course, the drop-in sink must come out first, however, this sink has a garbage disposal that needs to be removed first. Most disposals are held in place by a retaining ring. Use a screwdriver to turn the ring (figure C), and then the disposal will slip off.
Note: When removing a garbage disposal, make sure the power is off, and be careful because most disposals are heavy. - To remove the sink, use a pry bar on the side of the sink to break it loose first. Work the pry bar a little at a time around the edge of the sink, and then place a block underneath to lift it up (figure D) so you'll be able to get a hold of it with your hands. Be careful with the weight because a cast-iron sink can weigh more than 150 pounds.
- Using a reciprocating saw (figure E), saw down through the countertop around the sink.
- Use a short piece of wood a long the front of the counter as a fulcrum to pry up the rear of the counter, and pull the whole piece out.
- Remove the cabinet bases by once again using a reciprocating saw.
- Now it's time to pull up the ceramic-tile floor. You never know what is underneath (in this case, old green vinyl tile figure F) tile, so take care when pulling the individual pieces up. The green vinyl tile had to be stripped as well for this project.
Tip: To make the task of ripping up the tile easier, you can rent a roofing shovel for about $10 a day. These shovels have serrated teeth and built-in fulcrum to make the job much more manageable. In the next segment, Ryan, the homeowners and helpers will remove all the wallpaper and then bust through one wall to make more space for the kitchen renovation.
RESOURCES :
Stanley Tools Information
Stanley Tools/Works
Website: www.stanleyworks.com
Wolfcraft Products
Wolfcraft Inc.
Itasca, IL 60143
Phone: 630-773-4777
Fax: 630-773-4805
Website: www.wolfcraft.com
Paslode Nail Guns
Paslode
Website: www.paslode.com
Skil
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Website: www.skiltools.com
Fiskars (Bucket Boss Division)
Fiskars Bucket Boss Division
Website: www.bucketboss.com
Makita Products
Makita USA Inc.
Website: www.makita.com
GUESTS :
Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.
Diana Berndt
President
The Kitchenplan Company
811 Tanglewood Dr.
Shoreview, MN 55126
Phone: 651-482-0533
Jeremy Kalevik
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Suite 250
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-323-8876
General Manager
Autumn River
Todd Kalevik
2520 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Suite 250
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-323-8876
Laborer
Autumn River
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