Minor kitchen update/remodel.

Captain Morgan · 12-02-2009, 11:51 PM

Some of you have followed along on facebook, but not everyone is on there. Just wanted to show some others as a couple people knew about it and asked me to post up pics.

Nothing major, but I couldn't stand the carpet in the kitchen anymore, so installed porcelain tile. Also hated not having a dishwasher and figured this was the best time to install one. Had to remove a 36 inch cabinet and have a 12 inch one made. Also installed a garbage disposal. Peeled wallpaper and painted the kitchen, too.

I did the vast majority of the work myself. Removed the carpet, pad, glue down tiles and vinyl, then installed the durock. Had my uncle come in and lay the tile. I'm sure I could have done it myself, but couldn't take that much time off work. He installs tile for a living and it took him 3 days, total, so I know it would have taken me a lot longer just from lack of experience.

I also pulled the sink, countertop and removed cabinets to put Durock under the cabinets so they'd be high enough for the dishwasher to fit. The countertop trim had an overhang that would prevent the dishwasher from opening, so I had to cut the trim down.

I installed the garbage disposal and ran a switch to it, then installed GFCI outlets on both sides of the sink. I'll replace the curtains at some point, but not really worried about them.

I decided to go with black appliances, but so far only have the dishwasher in black. The stove and refrigerator will get replaced next year when the countertops get replaced. But that will be after getting a raise and buying a motorcycle. Priorties are a must.

Here are the pics:

Here is the transition between the carpet and tile.

derf · 12-02-2009, 11:54 PM

Looks pretty good, did you just reuse the small cabinet on the right and move it to the left?

Captain Morgan · 12-03-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

Looks pretty good, did you just reuse the small cabinet on the right and move it to the left?

No, there was no small cabinet. There was a 36" cabinet to the left of the sink. I pulled it and put it down in the basement. I had a 12" cabinet custom built by the Amish. I took a door and drawer off the original cabinet to them, along with measurements. They built the 12" cabinet to match the original cabinets.

derf · 12-03-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

No, there was no small cabinet. There was a 36" cabinet to the left of the sink. I pulled it and put it down in the basement. I had a 12" cabinet custom built by the Amish. I took a door and drawer off the original cabinet to them, along with measurements. They built the 12" cabinet to match the original cabinets.

Thats awesome, it looks like it is the smaller cabinet on teh left, unless you said something I would never be able to tell it was built after

njchopper87 · 12-03-2009, 02:03 AM

Carpet in the kitchen? I wouldn't be able to deal with that either. It all looks great.

Rangerscott · 12-02-2009, 11:54 PM

Tile FTW! Good job man.

Flexin · 12-03-2009, 02:15 AM

Nice work.

James

Tsunami · 12-03-2009, 02:23 AM

Wow, i'm impressed! I have no home improvement skills, so I love looking at other people's handiwork.

shmike · 12-03-2009, 10:09 AM

Well done, Cap'n!

the chi · 12-03-2009, 10:16 AM

Phenominal! Looks fantastic!

12-02-2009, 11:51 PM	#1
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Minor kitchen update/remodel. Some of you have followed along on facebook, but not everyone is on there. Just wanted to show some others as a couple people knew about it and asked me to post up pics. Nothing major, but I couldn't stand the carpet in the kitchen anymore, so installed porcelain tile. Also hated not having a dishwasher and figured this was the best time to install one. Had to remove a 36 inch cabinet and have a 12 inch one made. Also installed a garbage disposal. Peeled wallpaper and painted the kitchen, too. I did the vast majority of the work myself. Removed the carpet, pad, glue down tiles and vinyl, then installed the durock. Had my uncle come in and lay the tile. I'm sure I could have done it myself, but couldn't take that much time off work. He installs tile for a living and it took him 3 days, total, so I know it would have taken me a lot longer just from lack of experience. I also pulled the sink, countertop and removed cabinets to put Durock under the cabinets so they'd be high enough for the dishwasher to fit. The countertop trim had an overhang that would prevent the dishwasher from opening, so I had to cut the trim down. I installed the garbage disposal and ran a switch to it, then installed GFCI outlets on both sides of the sink. I'll replace the curtains at some point, but not really worried about them. I decided to go with black appliances, but so far only have the dishwasher in black. The stove and refrigerator will get replaced next year when the countertops get replaced. But that will be after getting a raise and buying a motorcycle. Priorties are a must. Here are the pics: Here is the transition between the carpet and tile.

12-02-2009, 11:54 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Looks pretty good, did you just reuse the small cabinet on the right and move it to the left? __________________

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Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	Nice work. James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

12-03-2009, 10:09 AM	#9
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Well done, Cap'n! __________________ Racing For Smiles

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Tile FTW! Good job man.

12-03-2009, 02:23 AM	#8
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Wow, i'm impressed! I have no home improvement skills, so I love looking at other people's handiwork.