Removing the raised countertop and going with a flat, single-level island, helped to open up the space creating a smoother flow from the kitchen to the living area. We also love that this client chose to go with complementing quartz countertops. For the island, they chose Arizona Tile Imperial Gray, and for the remaining countertops, MSI Shadow Gray quartz.

But don’t just take our word on how well this job turned out.  Look below for the customer testimonial, project specifications and extensive before and after pictures!

The Homeowner’s kitchenCRATE Remodeling Experience

What was your favorite part of the kitchenCRATE process?

kitchenCRATE completed the process of our remodel in a very timely fashion. They were on schedule throughout the whole process and kept us in the loop when they needed to access specific areas of the house.

What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?

The team was very outgoing and friendly. They communicated very effectively with us and made sure that their output exceeded our expectations.

Project Complete Pictures

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Day to Day kitchenCRATE Remodeling Timeline

(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, countertops, backsplash, plumbing fixtures, and cabinet doors and drawers. We also reinforced the plywood sub-tops with steel straps to support the new quartz counters. Toward the end of the day, we created the template for the new countertops, which take a few days to fabricate off-site.

Days 2 & 3 – Next, we worked on the cabinet modifications throughout the kitchen. A beautiful custom built nook bench was installed in the dining area. Our team also modified the island by removing the raised countertop and creating a flat cohesive countertop. Lastly, we removed the glass cabinets at the “desk” area in order to create more cabinet space by adding new upper and lower cabinets.

Day 4 – The sheetrock at the countertop was repaired and made ready for the new tile backsplash.

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 semi-gloss Picket Fence paint were applied to the thoroughly sanded and primed cabinets.  This same priming and painting process was used on the doors and drawers, which are painted off-site in a climate-controlled paint booth for the highest possible quality.

Day 7 – The walls and ceiling in the kitchen also received a fresh coat of paint.  Kelly-Moore paint to match Dunn Edwards Birchwood was applied to the walls and the ceiling was painted to match the existing color.

Day 8 – The countertop installation team arrived to install the beautiful Blanco Diamond Single Bowl sink in truffle, the MSI Shadow Gray quartz countertops and a complimenting Arizona Tile Imperial Gray quartz on the island, each with a mitered edge detail.

Day 9  – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Bedrosians Traditions Tender Grey 3″ x 6″ ceramic tiles. The tile was grouted using Laticrete Smoke Grey grout.

Day 10 & 11 – Lastly, the kitchenCRATE team installed the homeowner’s appliances.  The transformation then hit the home stretch with the installation of the freshly-painted new shaker style 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 Simplice faucet and Transitional soap dispenser, each with a vibrant stainless finish, were installed and the entire project was cleaned of all construction debris.

Technical Details

• Countertop: MSI Shadow Gray Quartz
• Island Countertop: Arizona Tile Imperial Gray Quartz
• Backsplash: Bedrosians Traditions Tender Grey 3″ x 6″ Ceramic Tiles
• Sink: Blanco Diamond Single Bowl in Truffle
• Faucet: Kohler Simplice in Vibrant Stainless
• Soap Dispenser: Kohler Transitional in Vibrant Stainless
• Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator Badger 5 1/2 HP
• Cabinet Paint: Kelly-Moore Picket Fence
• Cabinet Hardware:  Hickory 3″ Kite pulls in Satin Nickel with matching hinges.

Contact Us Today to get Started on Your kitchenCRATE Remodel!

Perhaps the Daystar Drive 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 directly during business hours at 888-995-7996!

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

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