In this segment, host Paul Ryan and the husband open up the kitchen by taking out the closet wall, while the woman of the house tackles the wallpaper removal. 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 Removing the Wallpaper - Remove the trim and baseboards with a pry bar and hammer (figure A).
Tip: If you plan to reuse any of the trim, be sure not to crack it. - The old gas stand pipe had to be removed for this particular project. If you have one, be sure that the gas is turned "off" first.
- Once all the trim and baseboards are removed, it's time to start tackling the wallpaper. Cut slits in the paper with a wallpaper scoring tool (figure B). You can purchase one for less than $10.
- Spray a liberal amount of wallpaper stripping spray and let it soak in. It'll eat away the wallpaper paste.
Safety Alert: Be sure to wear gloves and protective eye wear when stripping wallpaper. Note: Another option when tackling wallpaper is to rent a steamer to take it off. Steamers rent for approximately $25 a day. Busting Through the Wall Note: Before you ever start busting through a wall, make sure it's not a load-bearing wall first. If you are uncertain, consult an architect or certified building engineer. - Cover the entryway with plastic to keep dust from spreading.
- Carefully use a hammer to knock holes in all of the stud cavities (figure C) to check for what's inside. If you are working with wiring, work carefully around it.
Safety Alert: Be sure the power is turned off at the circuit box before knocking down any wall. - Once you get a good start, there's nothing to busting through the wall (figure D).
- For this particular project, the kitchen soffit vent (figure E) had to come down as well because the new cabinets were larger than the original ones.
Note: Once the wall is down and the wiring exposed, be sure to have a licensed electrician take a look at the configuration. - When the electrical wires are out of the way, go ahead and pull the studs down. Use a hammer to pop them out at the top and the bottom, and they should slide right out.
- The corner post of this kitchen was solid wood, so it wouldn't be smart to try to pound it out. Instead, it's best to use a reciprocating saw to cut through it, and then you can remove the pieces.
- Next, the top and bottom plates of the wall need to be removed. Be sure to be careful on the bottom plate "if" there's an electrical outlet (figure F). Use a pry bar to remove the plates.
Note: Don't worry if you lose some ceiling when prying the top plate because it will be replaced with drywall. - If any "old" drywall is left, be sure to remove it as well.
Tip: When you're doing a project of this magnitude, do know that there will be some tasks that you just won't be able to do on your own. Keep this in mind! In the next episode (part 2 of 4) of this contemporary kitchen renovation, Ryan and the homeowners will be laying a new, do-it-yourself in-floor heating system and an easy-care porcelain tile floor that looks like natural slate.
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Stanley Tools Information
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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.
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