Crisp, clean, and bright!  That’s what these Modesto, CA homeowners were looking for as they embarked on an update to their 2001 Rose Parade home.

And kitchenCRATE delivered using stunning white quartz countertops, high-gloss subway tile backsplash and creamy distressed cabinets refinished using the best Kelly-Moore product on the market.  In addition to the dramatic change in finishes kitchenCRATE also lowered the awkward bar-top, installed new LED undercabinet lighting and brightened the entire kitchen with new dimmable LED recessed fixtures.

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

The Homeowner’s kitchenCRATE Experience

What was your favorite part of the kitchenCRATE process?

Our favorite part of the project was coming home from work to see what had been done each day.  It felt like Christmas every day! We couldn’t believe how much progress had been made so quickly.

What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?

Our favorite part about the team was how talented they were and how well they worked together. They were efficient, courteous, and prompt. We especially liked working with a designer to help us make some difficult design decisions, and we appreciated the launch meeting because we felt like we knew what to expect. We were very pleased with how closely they kept to the schedule. The distressed cabinet finish was a new option for kitchenCRATE, and we love how the cabinets turned out! We also were pleased with how quickly they saw to the few items on our punch list at the end of the project.

Was there anything about the process or project that surprised you? If so, what was it?

We were especially shocked to see how much was done the first day. Our counter was lowered and the demo was completely done. The fluorescent lights were removed and the can lights were installed. The ceiling was all wired for the three pendant lights. The cabinet doors and drawers were removed. The countertops and backsplash area was all prepped. It was pretty amazing! Thank you for a beautiful job! We are so pleased at the outcome. We can’t stop looking at it and picking out a new favorite thing.

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 and cabinet doors and drawers. We also removed the outdated light box in order to make room for the new LED can lighting. We reinforced the plywood sub-tops with steel straps to support the new quartz countertops. Toward the end of the day we created the template for the new quartz countertops, which take a few days to fabricate off-site.

Day 2 – The bar top was lowered to increase the countertop space at the sink. Also, the electrical team began the wiring for the new LED recessed lighting and pendant lights.  Five six inch LED can lights were placed strategically around the kitchen to optimize the lighting over work spaces. These lights are installed to maximize light levels for the most common countertop uses.

Day 3 – Next, we used metal-stud framing to sheetrock the old lightbox and then hung and taped the sheetrock.

Day 4 – 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.

Days 5 & 6 – The painters then began refinishing the kitchen cabinets in this Modesto home. Two coats of Kelly-Moore Dura-poxy paint in Antique White, with a slightly distressed finish, 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 Brookfield double-equal bowl sink in Biscuit and the Arizona Tile Adirondack Birch quartz countertops with a mitered edge.

Day 8 – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Allen + Roth Pearl 3″ x 6″ tiles on the backsplash. The tile backsplash was grouted with Laticrete Pewter grout.

Day 9 – The painting team was back on site to paint the walls and ceiling. Sherwin Williams Dhurrie Beige paint was applied to the walls.

Day 10 –  Lastly, the kitchenCRATE team installed the homeowner’s new 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 a vibrant stainless finish was installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.

Technical Kitchen Renmodel Details

• Countertop: Arizona Tile Adirondack Birch Quartz
• Backsplash: Allen + Roth Pearl 3″ x 6″ Tiles
• Grout: Laticrete Pewter
• Sink: Kohler Brookfield Double-equal Bowl in White
• Faucet: Kohler Bellera in Vibrant Stainless
• Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
• Cabinet Finish:  Kelly-Moore Antique White semi-gloss with a slightly distressed finish using a top-of-the line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
• Cabinet Hardware:  Liberty 2-1/2″ Cup Pulls and Liberty 3″ Half-Round Foot pulls in vibrant stainless with matching cabinet hinges.
• Wall Paint: Sherwin Williams Dhurrie Beige

Are You Ready for a Kitchen Remodel?

Perhaps the Inspiration 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 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.