We love serving customers with a kitchen renovation.  But what’s even better? Why, serving them with a kitchen AND bathroom renovation, of course!

And that’s exactly what the CRATE team was honored to do on this 1984 custom Modesto, CA home.  Today we’ll focus on the kitchen, and next Friday we’ll take a look at the master bathroom renovation.

This kitchenCRATE pushed the limits for sure, affecting nearly every part and a piece of this huge space perfect for both cooking and entertaining.  One of our favorite parts? The Bedrosians AJ Brown Granite countertops.  Their warmth and beauty added significant design pop to the kitchen while keeping a classic look.

But don’t just take our word for it.  Scroll down for the project specifications and extensive before and after pictures!

Before and After Pictures

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Day by Day Progress

(Note: We added a few extra days to our normal 7-day process to accommodate the owner-request add-ons, like these.)

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, 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.

Days 2 & 3 – The bar top was lowered to create additional countertop space and the shelves above the desk were removed. Also, the electrical team began the wiring for the new LED recessed lighting, the new pendant lights, and the new LED under cabinet lighting.  Eight six inch LED can lights were placed strategically around the kitchen and dining room to optimize the lighting over workspaces. These lights are installed to maximize light levels for the most common countertop uses.

Day 4 – Next, we used metal-stud framing to sheetrock the old lightbox and then hung and taped the sheetrock.

Day 5 – 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 6 – The painters then began refinishing the kitchen cabinets in this Modesto home. Two coats of Kelly-Moore Dura-poxy paint in Sandy Toes 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 7 – The countertop installation team arrived to install the beautiful Kohler Riverby single bowl sink in White and the Bedrosians AJ Brown granite countertops with a mitered edge.

Day 8 – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Bedrosians Limestone Sea Grass 3′ x 6″ honed tiles on the backsplash.

Day 9 – The painting team was back on site to paint the walls and ceiling. Kelly-Moore Porcelain Basin was applied to the walls.

Day 10 –  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 Brizo Solna faucet with a stainless finish was installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.

Technical Details

• Countertop: Bedrosians AJ Brown Granite
• Backsplash: Bedrosians Limestone Sea Grass 3′ x 6″ Honed Tiles
• Sink: Kohler Riverby Single Bowl in White
• Faucet: Brizo Solna in Stainless
• Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
• Cabinet Finish:  Kelly-Moore Sandy Toes semi-gloss using a top-of-the line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
• Island Cabinet Finish: Kelly Moore semi-gloss to match Behr Espress Beans.
• Cabinet Hardware:  Siro Milan knobs in Matte Nickel with matching cabinet hinges.
• Wall Paint: Kelly-Moore Porcelain Basin

Are You Next For a Kitchen Remodel?

Perhaps the Barola Lane kitchen reminds you of your kitchen.  Perhaps you like the layout of your kitchen and the cabinets are in good condition, but you are ready for a completely new look and feel.  KitchenCRATE can make this happen in just a few days and for an amazingly low price.

Just click here to schedule your phone consultation using our online scheduling system.  Or feel free to call us direct during business hours at 888-995-7996!

Scott Monday is co-founder and CEO of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE. Follow him on Facebook or Linked-In.

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