Goodbye old, dated tile, and brown grout, and hello granite countertops and shiny new backsplash! Adding a set of cabinets above the fridge completes this kitchen’s finished look, and it’s definitely one of our favorites for 2016!
But don’t just take our word on how well this kitchen renmodel in Stockton, CA turned out. Look below for the customer testimonial, project specifications and extensive before and after pictures!
The Homeowner’s kitchenCRATE Experience in Stockton
What was your favorite part of the kitchenCRATE process?
From the initial consultation with Willy to the beginning of the project it was surprisingly not stressful. From picking out knobs, paint color, backsplash,, granite and fixtures it was a pleasant experience, especially with Willy’s help.
What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?
They were extremely attentive to our needs and questions and did what ever was necessary to make us happy.
Was there anything about the process or project that surprised you? If so, what was it?
The biggest thing was that the timeline was spot on. It was a big project and it was done on time.
Before and After Pictures
Day by Day Timeline
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 granite counters and cantilever bar top. 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 electrical team began the wiring for the new LED recessed lighting and the new undercabinet LED lighting. These lights are installed to maximize light levels for the most common countertop uses. The team also added a new custom build cabinet to enclose the refrigerator.
Day 4 – The sheetrock 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-glass paint in Picket Fence 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 painters also appliedKelly-Moore paint to match Behr Mocha Accent to the island and Kelly-Moore paint to match Behr Wax Sculpture to the walls.
Day 8 – The countertop installation team arrived to install the beautiful Elkay Gormet Stainless Steel single bowl sink and the Arizona Tile Polare Blue granite countertops with a beveled edge detail.
Day 9 – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Arizona Tile Skylights Kiwi 3″ x 6″ glass tiles on the backsplash. This was grouted using Custom Polyblend Charcoal grout.
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 new shaker 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 Contemorary design soap dispenser, each in a vibrant stainless finish, were installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.
Technical Details
- Countertop: Arizona Tile Polare Blue Granite
- Backsplash: Arizona Tile Skylights Kiwi 3″ x 6″ Glass Tiles
- Grout: Custom Polyblend Charcoal
- Sink: Elkay Gormet Stainless Steel Single Bowl Sink
- Faucet: Kohler Simplice in Vibrant Stainless
- Soap Dispenser: Kohler Contemporary in Vibrant Stainless
- Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
- Cabinet Finish: Kelly-Moore Picket Fence using Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
- Door and Drawer Faces: Cimino’s Shaker
Looking for a Quality Kitchen Remodel in Stockton? Look No Further!
Perhaps the Pine Meadow Circle 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.
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