In our most recent project profile, Arizona Tile Alaska granite is the star of the show, demonstrating the power of changing materials at the kitchen countertops. Livermore, CA is home to this 1989 transformation featuring an assortment of custom modifications, including deletion of the rarely-used desk area and the stunning Allen + Roth Pearl Tiles in an arabesque pattern.
But don’t just take our word for it. Scroll down for the customer testimonial, project specifications and extensive before and after pictures of this Livermore kitchen remodel!
The Homeowner’s Experience of the Livermore Kitchen Remodel
What was your favorite part of the kitchenCRATE process?
I really enjoyed watching each step of the process when the remodel started. I was really amazed by how quickly the project went and the dramatic changes that were made every day.
What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?
Each member of the team was very friendly and professional. They were great about answering my questions and letting me know what their plan was for the day. There was a lot of communication through the project and no confusion. Also, each day when the work was done the kitchen was left very clean and safe for our family. I was very appreciative of their attention to detail. Also, if I noticed something of concern (for example changing the location of the drawer pull), they didn’t hesitate to correct it.
Was there anything about the process or project that surprised you? If so, what was it?
The project went as planned, I was pleasantly surprised by the level of customer service and follow through that kitchenCRATE provided.
Before and After Pictures
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Day by Day Kitchen Remodel Timeline
Note: We added a few extra days to our normal 7-day process to accommodate the owner-request add-ons Here’s how we did it:
Day 1 – Demo Day! On this first day, we set up plastic walls to protect the home from dust, protected the path from the entry door to the kitchen with building paper, and then went to town removing the appliances, countertop, backsplash, plumbing fixtures and cabinet doors and drawers. We reinforced the plywood sub-tops with steel straps to support the new granite countertops. Toward the end of the day we created the template for the new granite countertops, which take a few days to fabricate off-site.
Day 2 – The desk and cabinet above it were removed and the wall was textured.
Day 3 – Since all the walls and the ceilings had been protected, our painters began preparing and priming the cabinets in the kitchen. Using a high-grade, oil-based primer, every inch of the kitchen cabinets were caulked, sanded and primed. This is the first (and perhaps most critical) step of creating a durable paint finish.
Day 4 – The painters then began refinishing the kitchen cabinets in this Lodi home. Two coats of Kelly-Moore Dura-poxy paint in Hush Gray were applied to the thoroughly sanded and primed cabinets. This same priming and painting process was used on the new doors and drawers, which are painted off-site in a climate-controlled paint booth for the highest possible quality.
Day 5 – The countertop installation team arrived to install the beautiful Blanco Performa 1-3/4 Medium Bowl Silgranit sink in Truffle and the Arizona Tile Alaska granite countertops with a mitered edge.
Day 6 – The tile backsplash artisans installed the Allen + Roth Pearl tiles on the backsplash. The tile backsplash was grouted with Customs Oyster Gray grout.
Day 7 – The painting team was back on site to paint the walls and ceiling. Kelly-Moore Feather Stone was applied to the walls.
Day 8 – Lastly, the kitchenCRATE team installed the homeowner’s appliances. The transformation then hit the home stretch with the installation of the freshly-painted cabinet doors and drawers. The final day of the project included an array of “touch-up” items: all outlets and switches were replaced, the Kohler Bellera faucet with an oil-rubbed bronze finish was installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.
Kitchen Remodel Details
- Countertop: Arizona Tile Alaska Granite
- Backsplash: Allen + Roth Pearl Tiles
- Grout: Customs Oyster Gray
- Sink: Blanco Performa 1-3/4 Medium Bowl Silgranit in Truffle
- Faucet: Kohler Bellera in Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
- Cabinet Finish: Kelly-Moore Hush Gray semi-gloss finish using a top-of-the-line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
- Cabinet Hardware: Liberty 1-1/4″ Capital knobs and Liberty 3″ Cup pulls in Bronze with Copper Highlights with matching cabinet hinges.
- Wall Paint: Kelly-Moore Feather Stone
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