Just started demolition and looking for help with kitchen.
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Comments (2)ajijoe has hot peppers available for stamps and envie, I will bump up his thread for you....See MoreDemolition starts today!
Comments (24)Have your tilers already sealed the stone? They may have. The bottle of Miracle 511 that I have said you only need "...at least 6-12 hours before grouting". Grout release is a type of product that helps keep the grout out of the pours, I believe, and help with the cleanup process. I am a DIY tiler. I tiled my kitchen backsplash with marble 2x4s. I cut the mesh backing off and laid the stone the way I wanted. It was a cheaper product and the spacing was not perfect on the mesh. When I finished with the tile, I did what you suggested in your comment above, used a rag and applied the sealer over the face of the stone, not letting it run into the grout spaces, where it might interfere with grout adhesion. I followed the instructions. I then grouted. I had no troubles with the cementous grout that I used. On my slate floor, I used epoxy grout. Again, I sealed my stone, then grouted with epoxy. I really don't know if it helps with clean up with epoxy because epoxy grout is a different animal when compared to cementous grout. Be aware that an "enhancer" type sealer will darken your stone. Can look nice but if you want the look you've got don't use an "enhancer". I am almost positive that my stone fabricator used Miracle 511 impregnator sealer on my carrara counter that I just had installed a few months ago....See MoreHelp. . . just getting started. . .need kitchen advice. . .
Comments (21)jessica, I agree with your idea about taking your cabinets all the way to the ceiling and not staggering them since you have 8' ceilings (mine are even lower -- only 7 1/2 feet). I also agree that stainless appliances can look great in a white kitchen and help to break up all the white. The second layout is much better than the first. It sounds to me that you'd be happy with all stained or a combo of stained and white. I originally planned on all stained, but over and over I was drawn to pictures of white kitchens. In the end I went with a mostly white kitchen with an island in a beautiful russet stain. Since you love both stained and painted, maybe you could do a stained perimeter with light colored laminate and a white island with Ikea butcher block? Are you getting a gas stove? Do you cook a lot? I agree with others who have recommended a real hood instead of a microwave hood, especially since this is your dream home. Unless you live in a flood zone and your budget will permit, I think you should go for the hardwood flooring. Good luck with your project ... I can't wait to see how it unfolds! Erika...See MoreStarting demolition early!
Comments (7)One bit of advice, is if you have cats, keep them contained at all times. Our contractor (he's wonderful & from the East Bay) demolished last week and we didn't see that there was a way that the cat could crawl in the wall. She was in there for over 18 hours. We almost had to stop construction. We also put a large board over our claw foot tub and that has made for a good place for dishes, like a large counter. Putting dishes in a clear plastic container allowed us to find things quickly. I'm not sure how a crock pot would work - they have had to turn our electricity off a lot! Trader Joe's has some great frozen oatmeal that is very good in the micro and of course there's lots of other frozen meals. I agree with others to get rid of stuff as you pack. Also, covering everything up. The dust gets everywhere and our crew has been excellent about covering everything up, putting plastic, cardboard, etc. down and vacuuming everyday and it's still dusty! Good Luck!!...See MoreCaroline H
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