Today’s project profile is a dramatic redesign of this 1970 Modesto, CA kitchen! In just a few weeks this homeowner went from tile countertops, honey-oak cabinets and fluorescent lighting to bold Sparkling Black quartz countertops, gray glass tile backsplash and crisp, white cabinets illuminated by dimmable LED lighting.
In our opinion, this is one of our most substantial transformations of 2016!
But don’t just take our word on how well this mdoern kitchen remodel in Modesto, CA turned out. Look below for the customer testimonial, project specifications and extensive before and after pictures!
The Homeowner’s Modern Kitchen Remodel Experience
What was your favorite part of the kitchenCRATE process?
All or our concerns were addressed immediately. My home was kept clean and neat throughout the process.
What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?
My favorite part about your team was how unfailingly polite, and professional they all were. The workmanship was of the highest quality.
Was there anything about the process or project that surprised you? If so, what was it?
The job was completed early!!! We would highly recommend your team, without reservation.
Before and After Pictures
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Modern Kitchen Remodel Timeline
(Note: We added an extra day to our normal 7-day process to accommodate the owner-request add-ons)
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, out-dated lightbox, and cabinet doors and drawers. 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 countertops, which take a few days to fabricate off-site.
Day 2 – The electrical team began the wiring for the new LED recessed lighting. Six 6-inch LED can lights were placed strategically around the kitchen to optimize the lighting over workspaces. 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 light box and then hung and taped the sheetrock. The cabinets were also modified to accept the new slide-in range.
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 paint in Hush Gray were applied to the thoroughly sanded and primed cabinets in the kitchen. 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. Kelly-Moore Sea Glass with a satin finish was applied to the kitchen walls.
Day 6 – The kitchenCRATE team was on site again to install the beautiful Kohler Bakersfield single bowl sink in White. Once the sink was installed, the countertop installation team arrived to install the MSI Sparkling Black quartz countertops with a beveled edge.
Day 7 – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Emser Lucente Pewter 3″ x 6″ glass tiles with an accent strip of Arizona Tile Soho Sable mosaic tiles on the backsplash. This was grouted using Laticrete Dusty Gray grout.
Days 8-10 – The tile team was back on site to install the Bedrosians Vintage Silver 8″ x 24″ porcelain floor tiles and baseboards in the kitchen and entry. The flooring was grouted using Laticrete Sterling Silver grout.
Day 11 – 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 new pendant light was installed, the Kohler Simplice faucet with a vibrant stainless finish was installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.
Technical Project Details
- Countertop: MSI Sparkling Black Quartz
- Backsplash: Emser Lucente Pewter 3″ x 6″ Glass Tiles
- Backsplash Accent: Arizona Tile Soho Sable
- Grout: Laticrete Dusty Gray
- Sink: Kohler Bakersfield Single Bowl in White
- Faucet: Kohler Simplice in Vibrant Stainless
- Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
- Cabinet Finish: Kelly-Moore in Hush Gray semi-gloss using a top-of-the-line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
- Cabinet Hardware: Liberty Sophia 1-1/4″ knobs and Liberty Cup pulls in satin nickel with matching cabinet hinges.
- Wall Paint: Kelly-Moore Sea Glass
Ready for a More Modern Kitchen?
Contact us today to get started on the modern kitchen of your dreams. 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. We can make this happen in just a few days and for an amazingly low price. Click here to schedule your phone consultation using our online scheduling system. Or feel free to call us directly at 888-995-7996!
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