At first glance, this kitchenCRATE doesn’t appear to be a huge transformation, but if you scroll down to the extensive before and after images you’ll see up-close-and-personal details of the fresh new finishes!
This kitchenCRATE features new MSI Chakra Beige quartz countertops, Daltile Urban Putty gloss subway tiles on the backsplash, a new Blanco Precis Silgranit double bowl sink, and so much more! We love how the black and white contrast and bring out a more modern kitchen feel.
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 of the process was how stress-less this process was made by Willy, the interior decorator, and Jared. They explained everything in detail so I knew exactly what was going to happen.
What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?
My favorite part of the team was how professional everyone was that I came in contact with and no question I asked wasn’t answered. Everyone went the extra mile to do a professional job.
Was there anything about the process or project that surprised you? If so, what was it?
What surprised me was everything went as scheduled and finished right on time.
Before and After Photo Gallary
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Day by Day Progress
(Note: We added an extra day 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 and then went to town removing the appliances, countertop, backsplash, plumbing fixtures, out-dated lightbox, 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 electrical team began the wiring for the new LED recessed lighting. Five six-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. A new gas line was brought in for the new gas cooktop and the cabinets above the cooktop were modified to accept the microhood.
Day 3 – The sheetrock was repaired and prepped 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 Merced home. Two coats of Kelly-Moore Dura-poxy paint in Frankly Earnest 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. Kelly-Moore Acoustic White was applied to the ceiling and the walls were painted to match the existing paint color.
Day 6 – The countertop installation team arrived to install the beautiful Blanco Precis Silgranit double bowl sink in truffle and the MSI Chakra Beige quartz countertops with a bullnose edge.
Day 7 – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Daltile Urban Putty 3″ x 6″ gloss subway tiles on the backsplash. This was grouted using Laticrete Marble Beige grout.
Day 8 – 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 Kohler Bellera faucet with an oil-rubbed bronze finish was installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.
Technical Kitchen Remodel Details
- Countertop: MSI Chakra Beige Quartz
- Backsplash: Daltile Urban Putty 3″ x 6″ Gloss Subway Tiles
- Grout: Laticrete Marble Beige
- Sink: Blanco Precis Silgranit Double Bowl in Truffle
- Faucet: Kohler Bellera in Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
- Cabinet Finish: Kelly-Moore Frankly Earnest semi-gloss using a top-of-the-line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
- Ceiling Paint: Kelly-Moore Acoustic White
- Cabinet Hardware: Hickory 3″ Kite pulls in Vintage Bronze with matching cabinet hinges.
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Perhaps the Santa Barbara Court 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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