The subtle color from the backsplash in this completed kitchenCRATE makes all the difference! Pair it with dark, rich cabinets and light countertops, and you have a modern kitchen renovation that the homeowners can be proud of for years to come!

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 Experience

What was your favorite part of the kitchenCRATE process?

My favorite part was the speed in which the project was completed. It was hard to live without a kitchen but knowing it was for a very short amount of time made it bearable.

What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?

Willy! His enthusiasm for the job made him a pleasure to work with.

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

I was surprised you finished on time!

Project Complete Pictures

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Day to Day Renovation 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.

Day 2 – The existing can lights were replaced with new energy efficient, long-lasting LED recessed light fixtures and a new gas line was brought in to convert the electric range to a beautiful stainless steel gas range.

Day 3 – The sheetrock at the countertop was repaired and made ready for the new tile backsplash.

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.

Day 5 – The painters then began refinishing the kitchen cabinets in this Modesto home. Two coats of Kelly-Moore Dura-poxy semi-gloss Barnwood 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 6 – The walls and ceiling in the kitchen also received a fresh coat of paint. Kelly-Moore Parisian Cashmere paint with an eggshell finish was applied to the walls and Swiss Coffee was applied to the ceiling.

Day 7 – The countertop installation team arrived to install the beautiful Blanco Precis Super Single Bowl sink in Truffle and the MSI Pebble Rock quartz countertops with a mitered edge detail.

Day 8  – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Bedrosians Mediterranean Beige 3″ x 6″ travertine tiles with an accent strip of Bedrosians Interlude Treble linear mosaic tiles. The tile was grouted using Laticrete Silk grout.

Days 9 & 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 Simplice faucet and Contemporary Design soap dispenser, each with a vibrant stainless finish, were installed and the entire project was cleaned of all construction debris.

Technical Details

• Countertop: MSI Pebble Rock Quartz
• Backsplash: Bedrosians Mediterranean Beige 3″ x 6″ Travertine Tiles
• Sink: Blanco Precis Super Single Bowl in Truffle
• Faucet: Kohler Simplice in Vibrant Stainless
• Soap Dispenser: Contemporary Design in Vibrant Stainless
• Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator Badger 5 1/2 HP
• Cabinet Paint: Kelly-Moore Barnwood in semi-gloss finish using a top-of-the line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
• Cabinet Hardware:  Liberty 3-3/4″ bar pulls in Satin Nickel with matching hinges.

Get Started on Your Modern Kitchen Renovation Today!

Perhaps the Kee 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 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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