We have another Merced County project profile coming to you today, this one a 1977 kitchenCRATE in Merced, CA!  This project is a great example of applying the kitchenCRATE Classic product (plus lighting) to a small-ish, efficient kitchen.

Perhaps you’ll agree, the Arizona Tile Iguazu granite countertops steal the show in this design scheme.  The rich, multi-colored veining over a dark cream base makes for a stunning first impression.  And when combined with the brick-set travertine backsplash the warm tones of this space really pop!

But don’t just take our word on how well this job turned out.  Scroll down for the project specifications and extensive before and after pictures!

Before and After Kitchen Remodel Pictures in Merced

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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, 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 light box, cabinet doors, and drawers. We reinforced the plywood sub-tops with steel straps to support the new granite 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. A new gas line was brought in and the cabinets were modified to accept the new gas range.

Day 3 – Next, we used metal-stud framing to sheetrock the old light box 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.

Day 5 – The painters then began refinishing the kitchen cabinets in this Lockeford home. Two coats of Kelly-Moore Dura-poxy paint in Abbey Road 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 Urban Bird was applied to the kitchen walls and Swiss Coffee was applied to the ceiling.

Day 6 – The kitchenCRATE team was on site again to install the beautiful Blanco Precis Silgranit super single bowl sink in Truffle. Once the sink was installed, the countertop installation team arrived to install the Arizona Tile Iguazu granite countertops with a beveled edge.

Day 7 – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Bedrosians Storm 3″ x 6″ brushed travertine tiles on the backsplash. This was grouted using Laticrete Mushroom grout.

Day 8 –  Lastly, the kitchenCRATE team installed the homeowner’s appliances.  The transformation 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 Transitional soap dispenser, each with a vibrant stainless finish, were installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.

Technical Details

• Countertop: Arizona Tile Iguazu Granite
• Backsplash: Bedrosians Storm 3″ x 6″ Brushed Travertine Tiles
• Grout: Laticrete Mushroom
• Sink: Blanco Precis Silgranit Super Single Bowl in Truffle
• Faucet: Kohler Simplice with a Vibrant Stainless Finish
• Soap Dispenser: Kohler Transitional with a Vibrant Stainless Finish
• Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
• Cabinet Finish: Kelly-Moore in Abbey Road semi-gloss using a top-of-the line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
• Cabinet Hardware:  Amerock Extensity knobs and Liberty 3″ Collin pulls in Satin Nickel with matching cabinet hinges.
• Wall Paint: Kelly-Moore Urban Bird
• Ceiling Paint: Kelly-Moore Swiss Coffee

Ready for The Kitchen Remodel of Your Dreams? Contact Us Today!

Perhaps the Saratoga Avenue 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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Scott Monday is co-founder and CEO of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE. Follow him on Facebook or Linked-In.

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