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Kitchen Remodeling

We are currently in the final stages of a complete kitchen remodel. The entire kitchen was gutted. We closed off one doorway into an adjoining room, and opened up a wall between the kitchen and the living room. We flipped the electrical panel from the kitchen wall into the opposite wall, where it will be inside a laundry "closet" in the office. New plumbing was also run as the original kitchen was not hard-plumbed for a dishwasher.

The remaining steps include: running the water line to the fridge, completing electrical on new outlets, muding, sanding, tiling floor, toe kicks, trim...

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on Jan 20, 2011 | 159 Views
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  • Allison B Smyrna, GA
    We have installed Ikea cabinets and are debating whether to use their toekicks, or to come up with an alternative solution. I would love to get ideas about other options. At this point, we have planned on tiling up to the legs and under the appliances, and then installing the toekicks.
    on Jan 20, 2011 · Like 0
  • Hudson Designs Loganville, GA
    Very nice I like the clean White and Black. Well done.
    on Jan 20, 2011 · Like 0
  • Sean W Atlanta, GA
    The kitchen looks great. Judging by the cabinets, it looks to be IKEA. Are thay? I have done a kitchen with IKEA cabinets and it too a long time.
    on Jan 20, 2011 · Like 0
  • Darby C Flowery Branch, GA
    I think that you should just put the stock toekicks in. They are not really a focal point in the kitchen.
    on Jan 20, 2011 · Like 0
  • James A Roswell, GA
    Beautiful kitchen, clean-looking and very inviting. Black toe kicks seem the answer to complete the tie in of colors. Using IKEAs depend on the price. Good job!
    on Jan 21, 2011 · Like 0
  • Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmo... Duluth, GA
    Allison, I reaaly like your remodelling project. I have a black and white kitchen too with no backsplash. Have you thought about what color or material for the back splash. I saw some gray subway tiles and loved them so much

    Good work!

    on Jan 21, 2011 · Like 0
  • ROBERT RETZLOFF,CO. Boerne, TX
    I like backsplashes ......not only for their beauty but also functionality.....really keeps things from bumping into walls and making booboos...........
    on Jan 21, 2011 · Like 0
  • Allison B Smyrna, GA
    Thanks for all the messages! They are indeed Ikea cabinets. We are definitely going to do a backsplash of some sort but haven't decided on that or the floor tile yet. We still have some mud/sanding, priming, and painting to do. OH, and choose a wall paint color!
    on Jan 21, 2011 · Like 0
  • Allison B Smyrna, GA
    Thanks! I will have to check out gray subway tiles, that sounds really interesting. Somehow I have a feeling we will be living without a backsplash for a while though, with all the other little things we need to finish.
    on Jan 21, 2011 · Like 0
  • Allison B Smyrna, GA
    Sorry all, I realize I wasn't very clear on my toe kick question! We already bought the Ikea toe kick "kit" (they are all white too) but I've heard a lot of people say they are very time consuming and tedious to cut and install.(For example: the directions show using an iron to seal these included strips over the wood somehow...yikes) I heard that some people have just made their own and was wondering if anyone had any experience or ideas? Thanks!
    on Jan 21, 2011 · Like 0
  • Sean W Atlanta, GA
    I have made my own, because the IKEA supplied material seemed too flimsy and not worth the time to install. I just used 1 by (whatever the height) and then screwed this to the cabinet feet.

    Either way, its time consuming.

    Let me know how it turns out...

    on Jan 21, 2011 · Like 0
  • KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
    I installed some grey glass subway tiles in a backsplash project .you can see pics here at networx

    http://www.networx.com/article/backsplash-de...

    on Jan 22, 2011 · Like 0
  • KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
    I think tile toe kicks work great in many projects. You can see an example I did in this project for a client

    http://www.networx.com/Kevin/project/1152

    on Jan 22, 2011 · Like 0
  • Sean W Atlanta, GA
    I would suggest to use glossy paint or oil based enamel for the toe kick because it will not show as many scuffs and will clean up easier.
    on Jan 23, 2011 · Like 0
  • Allison B Smyrna, GA
    KMS-I never thought about tile toe kicks. Thanks for the link, that looks great.
    on Jan 23, 2011 · Like 0
  • Hudson Designs Loganville, GA
    I would advise you to run the tile completely in this area.

    But as you have install cabinets it's to late. If you have a leak or spill

    the run off will be trapped under the cabinets.

    As to a toe plate, it needs to be strong #1.

    and due to no tile behind it it needs to be water proof sill to tile. ...»

    The toe plate from Ika is lam. over partic. board right?

    I would a void this it will be prone to ware damage from mopping.

    Or maybe tile over them to make water proof.

    Another choice is to use a plexy glass in black or white.

    It would be water proof and if black set off the tops, and give the cabinets a floating feel.

    on Jan 24, 2011 · Like 0
  • Allison B Smyrna, GA
    Hudson Designs- Thanks, for the info. In hindsight we should've started with the tile for sure, but we are too far in now. Trial and error, right? I didn't think about the potential for leaks/water behind the cabinets. We will definitely put more planning into trying to prevent that. Thanks!!
    on Jan 24, 2011 · Like 0
  • Allison B Smyrna, GA
    I need some advice on my kitchen project. Our cabinets and counter tops are installed, but we still need to finish the floor. We removed several layers of the old vinyl and linoleum but left the original layer of flooring since we were concerned about asbestos. We applied a layer of floor leveler, but the floor is far from level. We were going to lay wonder board and then tile up to the legs of the cabinets, however I've been told that this will not work since it's so uneven. At this point I'm stumped. Any advice would be much appreciated.

    on Feb 11, 2011 · Like 0
  • James A Roswell, GA
    Does discussion of these types of underlay help? From Articles link, Green Underlay. If you can't correct leveling, perhaps some of these cork, rubber, sheep's wool -type underlays would help.
    on Feb 11, 2011 · Like 0
  • Sean W Atlanta, GA
    Often times, its best to leave the old asbestos floor down and without disturbing the old floor, go over with new floor.
    on Feb 11, 2011 · Like 0
  • Darby C Flowery Branch, GA
    How bad out of level is the floor. If it is more than a 1/2 inch then double up on the wonder board. Or use 1/4 inch to build up in some spots. As long as the top layer is level and there are no big gaps under it, you should be fine.
    on Feb 11, 2011 · Like 0

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