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Best of Both Worlds (2 of 3): Laying the Tile From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-302

	In this week's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan works with homeowners Steve and Michelle to convert the "before" kitchen you see here ...
	into an updated kitchen that is the best of both worlds ...
	to suit both of their tastes, Steve who likes older styles and Michelle who likes the more modern look.
	In this weeks episode, Steve and Michelle install vinyl flooring that looks like slate, and ...
	a professional installs their new solid countertop.
	Also, in this segment, Steve and Michelle redo their old recycle center to match their new kitchen.

Materials:

For the Underlayment --

Safety glasses
Kneepads
Dust mask
Vacuum
Broom
Tape measure
Underlayment
Jigsaw
1/4" crown pneumatic stapler
Compressor
Hammer
Sander
Taping knife
Nail set
Random orbital sander
50-grit sandpaper
Rubber gloves
Bucket
Portland cement

For Installing the Flooring --

Floor tiles
Feature strips
Pencil
Chalk line
Tape measure
Hairspray
Kneepads
1/16" square-notched trowel
Pressure sensitive adhesive
12" vinyl tile cutter
Utility knife
Pencil propane torch
Floor Stripper
Floor Sealer

For Refinishing the Recycle Center --

Screw gun
Sander
Zipwall
Sanding sponge
Rags
Stain
Brushes
Dust mask
Silicon

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G

1. Create a reference line. You want to see a full tile on the longest run, so lay down a full tile off the wall and mark the reference point. Measure in 1/4" to allow for wiggle room in case the wall isn't square. Mark the second reference point (figure A) and snap a chalk line.

   Note: A little hairspray on the chalk line will prevent smearing.

2. Dry fit a row of tiles with feature strips (figure B) at each reference point to make sure that you have the proper layout. You do not want to end up with a skinny piece of tile at the other end.

3. When you purchase your glue for the tiles, it will tell you what kind of trowel to use. Using the trowel, apply the adhesive to the floor. Start in the corner so that you can get out! Angle the trowel so that the notches contact the floor and pull out from the edges (figure C) to get a smooth, even coat on the floor. Do not be afraid to go back over your work to remove puddles or streaks.

   Note: Read the directions on the adhesive label. Adhesive dries in approximately 20 minutes. It should be tacky to the touch.

4. Set the first tile down at the reference point. Be sure it is correctly aligned. Then, set down the feature strip and the next tile. Once you have three full tiles down, you work your way out from the sides (figure D).

   Note: Install tiles before glue skins over and starts to dry.

5. Tiles cut easily with a 12" vinyl tile cutter (figure E) that you can rent for approximately $35 a day.

6. Use a utility knife to cut the feature strips to the correct length (figure F).

7. When you have a piece of tile that has angles you need to cut, you can heat the tile with a torch (follow the line) to make it more flexible, then cut along the line with a utility knife (figure G).

   Note: A torch will work on most vinyl tiles, but test it first on an extra tile to make sure.

8. Once the entire floor was glued down, Steve and Michelle used a floor stripper to get rid of excess glue and dust and then cleaned the floor a couple of times to get the stripper off. After that, they applied two coats of a polish sealer -- the first coat going in one direction and the second coat in the opposite direction to fill in all the remaining cracks.

In the next segment, a solid surface countertop is installed by a professional.

RESOURCES :

Paint (Benjamin Moore)
Where available: Visit the Benjamin Moore Website, link below.
Benjamin Moore Co.
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com

Knight Tile
Brand name: Slate
Model #: T83
Color: Basalt, 12"x12"
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Grout Strips (36")
Brand name: Feature Strip
Model #: 2.0mm thickness
Color: Brown
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Adhesive
Brand name: K91
Model #: Porous and Nonporous Subfloors
Type: Wet Set or Pressure Sensitive
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Clean Start Kit
Where available: Visit the Karndean International LLC website, link below.

Karndean International LLC
Website: www.karndean.com

Countertop
Brand name: Formica Solid Surface
Model #:334
Color: Copper Matrix
Where available: Visit the Formica website, link below.
Formica Corp.
Website: www.formica.com

Single Scroll Knob
Brand name: Atlas
Model #: 102
Color: Craftsman Copper
Where available: Visit the Atlas Homewares website, link below.

"S" Scroll Pull
Brand name: Atlas
Model #:102
Color: Craftsman Copper
Where available: Visit the Atlas Homewares website, link below.

Atlas Homewares
Website: www.atlashomewares.com

GUESTS :

Bob Eckelman
President, Bob's Wood Specialties
Website: www.bobswoodspecialties.com