There are so many features we love about this recently completed kitchenCRATE in Modesto. The new pendant-lighting that replaced the old, pesky lightbox is one of the first features we immediately notice. The new granite countertops pair perfectly with the refinished cabinets in Kelly-Moore Picket Fence and new tile backsplash.
Overall, it’s a great new space to entertain and make new memories 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?
Our favorite parts of the process were the remodeling timeline and how your team members were able to adhere to it, the design team and sales team made this an effortless project.
What was your favorite part about the kitchenCRATE team?
The kitchenCRATE team was amazing! Professional, knowledgeable, on-time, and friendly not to mention talented craftsmen!
Was there anything about the process or project that surprised you? If so, what was it?
I worked in the construction trade when I was younger and the kitchenCRATE process is amazing…how your project managers ran the job and how the entire team really cared about how my wife and I felt about how things turned out. This is not that common in my experience with contractors. Your team could not have done a better job. We have told everyone we know about your company and team and would recommend your team and services to anyone!
Before and After Pictures
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Kitchen Remodel Timeline
(Note: We added a few extra days 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, countertops, backsplash, plumbing fixtures, out-dated lightbox 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 granite countertops, which take a few days to fabricate off-site.
Day 2 – The electrical team began the wiring for the new LED recessed lighting and the pendant lighting. Four six-inch LED can lights were placed strategically around the kitchen to optimize the lighting over workspaces. The team also modified the cabinets to accept the new garbage compactor.
Day 3 – A new gas line was brought in to accommodate the new gas cooktop and the sheetrock 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-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. The wall and ceiling were also painting to match the existing colors.
Day 6 – The countertop installation team arrived to install the beautiful Kohler Undertone Preserve double bowl stainless steel sink and the Bedrosians Monte Cristo granite countertops with a bullnosed edge detail.
Day 7 – The tile backsplash artisans were on site to install the Bedrosians Traditions Ice White beveled 3″ x 6″ ceramic tiles with an accent strip of Bedrosians Kismet Serene mosaic tiles on the backsplash. This was grouted using Bostik Mobe Pearl grout.
Days 8 & 9 – Lastly, the kitchenCRATE team installed the homeowner’s new stainless steel 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 a vibrant stainless finish was installed and the entire project was cleaned, top-to-bottom.
Technical Details
- Countertop: Bedrosians Monte Cristo Granite
- Backsplash: Bedrosians Traditions Ice White Beveled 3″ x 6″ Ceramic Tiles
- Accent: Bedrosians Kismet Serene Random Interlocking Mosaic Tiles
- Grout: Bostik Mobe Pearl
- Sink: Kohler Undertone Preserve Stainless Steel Sink
- Faucet: Kohler Bellera in Vibrant Stainless
- Garbage Disposal: InSink Erator 1/2 HP Badger 5
- Cabinet Finish: Kelly-Moore Picket Fence using a top-of-the-line Kelly-Moore Dura-Poxy paint and primer.
- Cabinet Hardware: Liberty 1-1/4″ Sophia knobs and Cosmas 3″ Cup pulls in Satin Nickel with matching cabinet hinges.
Curious if Our Kitchen Remodeling Timeline is Right for You? Contact Us Today for More Information!
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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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