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How To Install Kitchen Knowledge Base

How/where to install kitchen cabinets: directly on wood subfloor or on the tile? My kitchen has been gutted. The walls, the electrical, and the wood subfloor has been preped. Should the base cabinets be installed directly onto the wood subfloor (my house has a 3 to 4 foot crawl space...not concrete slab), or should the kitchen floor be tiled first and then install the base cabinets on top of the tile? What is the proper way to do it? Thanks in advance for your answers.

Is it ok to install kitchen cabinets in front of baseboard heating? Is it code? I have baseboard heating running along most of my kitchen and I need to install cabinets. I have no choice but to put the cabs right up ageainst the baseboard. The only alternative is to get central air installed, and that just isnt going to happen. Also, Having a plumber move the pipes are out of the question.

I'm looking for someone who can supply and install kitchen cabinets for a good price? I have been pricing this kind of reno (total gut of kitchen) for a couple of weeks and I would like to know if anyone else has gone through this recently and found a good contractor who can supply and install at a reasonable price, does good work and stay's on budget. -I know kitchens are expensive to reno and that it depends on size, quantity & matierials used.But let me know if you had a good repore with your contractor or contractors and or companies to stay away from. Ok Ok I live in Mississauga,On.Canada

How do I install a kitchen faucet on a thick countertop? I just had a 1 1/4" granite countertop installed in my kitchen. When I went to install the faucet I realized that the shafts for the faucet were too short and I could not both cramp the faucet to the countertop and attach the water supply. I bought some plastic extenders from Home Depot but those kept leaking. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

What is the best way to install a kitchen exhaust duct? I own a 2-story town house which connect with other unit on both side. The kitche has a unvented hood, I like to install exhaust duct to exhaust the air to outdoor. The kitchen is in the front part of the house conncected with the garage. On top of the kitchen on the 2nd floor is the utility room and bath room. Does the duct has to go through the roof? or can I connect the duct to the existing dryer duct or heating duct? What will be the best and most economy way to do this?

How do I buy and find someone to install a kitchen vent hood? I would like to change my kitchen hood as it only recirculates airs. There is a need to install a duct. We live in Tampa.

How hard is it to install kitchen cabinents myself? i am thinking of buying a set of cabinets from ikea. they look real nice in the store, so how hard is it for someone with zero experience to make them look the same in my kitchen as they do in ikea?

How do I install kitchen wall cabinets if I can only screw one edge into a stud? I am installing new kitchen cabinets. There are some cabintes I have to put up where only one side will be insterted into the stud, and the other side is left only to be screwed into drywall. What is the best way to secure that side that will be safe to hold weight??

What's the exact height to install kitchen cabinets? We are prepping our kitchen walls for new cabinets that a Lowes installer is installing. I want to make sure that the wall that is showing is sanded and painted but I'm not sure where the back splash will end on the wall and where the wall cabinet will start. I've read that there should be 18" from counter to wall cabinet. Can anyone tell me what the standard counter height is? We will have granite counters w/a back splash. THanks!

Ever have Home Depot or Lowes install kitchen cabinets? I need to replace my kitchen cabinets, countertop, sink/faucet. I'm on a limited budget and can't do the job myself. Anyone have experiences, good or bad, with Lowes or Home Depot doing this type of job? Any other suggestions? Thanks for your advice in advance!

About how much would it cost for home depot to remove and install kitchen cabinets? its a fairly small kitchen. ty

I want to make a template to install kitchen hardware.? Does anybody know how many inches in I should make it before I install?

how to install kitchen cabinets if my floor is uneven? I have a big hump in the floor what do I do?

How to install kitchen cabinet corner crown molding 140 degree angle? Good Morning, I spent yesterday about 5 hours, trying to figure out the cut, and I can't. I have wasted about 6 feet of crown molding and I just can't. I have put crown molding on the wals, and those are fine because the saw already tells you on the manual. but not for 140 degrees corner cabinets. Any help will be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance. Thanks Leo. So let me know if I am going the right way. I put the table saw art 20 degrees (90-20=70) because I have to divide the 140 by 2 so that is 70 degrees. Then I lay the crown molding the same way It will be up on the wall, and then I adjust the tilt to 22.5? Now I know why it was so important to pass Geometry in HS. And I passed with a B!!! it is an inside corner by the way.

how should i remove then re-install an swinging kitchen door? it's the kind that will swing into each room and lies against the wall. (think restaurant kitchen) it has a peg at the top and a plate with screws and a horizontal spring at the bottom (and a peg but i can't see it). the house was built in 1920 and we think the door might be original, since it matches the other original doors. we need to remove it to re-do the flooring then re-install it. is it worth it or should we just fudge the floor around the bottom?

How do I install kitchen knobs and pulls?

How easy is it to install a kitchen sink? I am moving into a house that has an older kitchen sink and I am thinking about replacing it at some point. What is involved?

How to install a kitchen garburetor? I am not a mechanically inclined person. Is it easy to install a garburetor or will I need a plumber to do it? Also, how often should a garburetor be emptied - our household has three people.

Trying to install a kitchen light. Not sure which wire is positve and which is negative? Its a very old fixture over the kitchen sink. The pre existing fixture was an old shop light. When I removed it the wires were not connected. I have 3 old wires... 2 are the same color and the third is red. I tested the wires with one of those little pen probes and the red wire is hot and one of the same colored wires is hot. The new fixtures has a black and white color with the ground. Is the old red wire to match with the new white wire?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

How to install kitchen cabinets?

Who is better to do kitchen install work - Lowe's, Home Depot, Sears, or other? My wife and I want to rip out our current cabinets and put in new ones, change the countertops, change the sink, and add a dishwasher. Should we use the big 3 above or go to a local general contractor? Thanks for any help.

How to install kitchen counter tops.?

How do you install kitchen cabinets ?

Should I install a natural slate tile or a porcelain tile in my new kitchen? My husband and I just bought a house that was in foreclosure. The flooring downstairs has to be totally replaced. We want to install slate tile in the kitchen but hear it is a pain to maintain. We like having a natural stone and not a manufactured run of the mill tile but worry about what is the most sustainable. We plan to have kids in this house, and the kitchen will be a high traffic area. What is the better tile for a kitchen - slate or porcelain?

How do I install kitchen knobs?

How much is it to install a kitchen faucet minus the cost for the fixture?

Can you install a propane tank for a kitchen stove on your own? We bought a propane kitchen stove and my fiance wants to install all the copper pipe and wiring and such for the stove himself then have the propane company connect the tank. is that safe? should we let the propane company do it for us? It costs alot more then we want to pay to have it done by them.

How can I know my kitchen is strong enough for me to install heavy granite tiles? I want to install 12x12 granite tiles in my kitchen and was told that I have to first check if the subfloor in my kitchen is strong enough to support these heavy tiles. Any advice is welcome. I don't want to see my kitchen collapes with granite tiles over the time.

How do you install a new kitchen sink faucet? My kitchen sink currently has a hot & a cold knob, and a spout...pretty old fashioned. I want to go and get an up to date faucet with a single lever valve and a detachable spout to rinse dishes, etc. but have never installed one before. What do I do?

How do I install an anti-siphon loop under my kitchen sink? My home inspector recommended I install one between my dishwasher and kitchen sink. I can't find one at the hardware store and I don't know what one looks like. Can someone please shed some light?

What type of flooring should I install in my kitchen & bath? I live in a small home (buillt mid -1950's) in the midwest. I want to replace the ceramic tile currently in kitchen/bath with something that is easier to maintain but that will still look nice. (I don't like the ceramic because its a) white, b) any thing made of glass that falls on the floor is guaranteed to break, and c) I absolutely cannot keep the grout clean, no matter what I do!) I would like the flooring I select to go well with the original hardwoods that are found throughout the rest of the home. I also want to select something that will appeal to buyers in a few years when we sell. The homes in our area sell for around $145K so I want to select flooring that is appropriate for this price range. Any ideas? Thanks!

Do you know of a website showing how to install kitchen cabinet handles (like 30 handles-lining them up, etc.) I have a total of 30 cabinet doors and drawers in my kitchen that need handles. I was told by a friend to make sure you line up all the handle positions first before drilling. I can think of just putting up two sets of string to do this; but thought there might be some instructions online somewhere that are more clever.

How hard is it to install an IKEA kitchen? I would like to remodel my kitchen by taking out the old cabinets/counter tops and installing new cabinets by IKEA. Can I plan on doing this myself, or is this something best left to a professional. I'm very good with setting up IKEA shelving and the like.

How much will it cost to install a new kitchen sink and faucet (labor only)? Purchasing a new home. Existing sink is stainless, want to install a porcelain (or whatever material the white ones are).

Ever install your own kitchen cabinets? Was it extremely difficult? We may be buying a house that needs some updating in the kitchen, and we thought of buying the cabinets and installing them ourselves. My husband is pretty handy. What has your experience with this been? Any info or tips is appreciated!

what is the going rate to install kitchen cabinets in northern California?

i want to install a gas clothes dryer in my kitchen I only have one gas line? i want to install a gas clothes dryer in my kitchen, I only have one gas line? My kitchen has a gas line for the cook stove. Is it possible to split that gas line to accomadate the stove and the gas dryer at the same time? do they make such a splitter? If not what are my alternatives?

How much to install an IKEA kitchen? I've chosen cabinets already used online planner and know how I want to look don't need appliances don't need fixtures just need assembly and install

Need help with kitchen sink install? Here's the scenario. I have an offset undermount sink, I'm using 3/8" granite tile for the counter on 1/2" hardibacker, on 5/8" plywood. Obviously I can't bend the tile around the offset in the sink so I'm planning on mounting the sink under the tile on top of the hardibacker, then have the tile cut and bullnosed into the sink cutout. Am I on the right track here or is an offset sink not the way to go.

Is it allowed to install Kitchen Range without a Range Hood for a house?

where can i get someone in Detroit area, to install kitchen ventilation pipe system?

I have enough $ to either buy new kitchen appliances, install new kitchen flooring or, buy a couch? current appliances are really old, the floor is awful and we have no furniture in the front room, if you could only do one of these what would it be? the current kitchen floor is 6x6 white tile, The couch would be in a formal living room(not used much) Current appliances all work but are old basic ones.

Is it difficult to install pot lights (recessed lights) in your kitchen if you don't have attic space above it My kitchen c.1978. It's got a light above the sink and another that's not quite in the middle of the room. If I install the lights, can it be done without wrecking the whole ceiling? Is it something that can be done by a DIY'er? I've installed new fixtures before and have basic knowledge of wiring.

I have linoleum flooring in my kitchen, which is the best way to install porcelain or ceramic tiles.? I'am replacing the linoleum in my kitchen, and I have already picked out a tile. What is the right way to install the porcelain/ ceramic tiles. Please I need help. I'm not doing it myself, I already have a contractor, but I want to know if he really knows what he is doing. I dont need any answers that are bs. I need good, solid answers please.

Tile the kitchen Floor or install cabinets first? When remodeling a kitchen, should the base cabinets go in first, and then tile around them, or should everything be ripped out, the floor installed and then the cabinets installed.

How to install a double kitchen sink? I new some resources to help with this project.

Hi! can i install a modular kitchen with an island in a 10 x 13 ft area? very functional utilitarian modular kitchen with an island, but the area available is only 10 x13 ft. cooking counter faces east and the sink faces south. many thanks

Which is better to install in the kitchen; granite or quartz? Obviously quartz is cheaper, but I am wondering which material is better. We are pretty clean people, meaning we clean up spills when they happen and leaving stains overnight or on the counter for a long period of time would not be an issue in our home.

I am looking for a water heater to install below a kitchen work surface to avoid the delay time of a combi? Want water for dish and hand washing, not boiling ! Assumed to be electrically heated.

What do I use short of jacking the floors to level my kitchen floor to install wood flooring.? I have an old house and the floor is not level, it has a dip and I would like to install wood laminate flooring.

How to install ceramic floor tile in kitchen? All I have is the tiles now what do I do? Can someone explain or post a link of picture instructions to show me? A video link would be great so I can actually see it being done. Thank you!

How do I install my new kitchen cabinets? What size of board do I put on the wall to secure the cabinets? Do I put 2 boards up for each cabinet ( 1 at the top and the 2nd at the botom part of the cabinet)?

what is the best way to install plate rail over kitchen cabinets? i have the rail but would like to know the best way to fasten it to the false front without the brackets showing. it runs about 25 feet around that side of the kitchen and therefore needs to be cut which is no problem. the rail we purchased has no direction for installation and i would like it to look as professional as possible when i am done. thank you!

do contractors who install kitchen cabinets and marble need to have a license?

Trying to find out a company that will install skylights in kitchen roof.? This is an after the fact installation.

how much should a plumber charge to install a new kitchen faucet and remove the old one? how much does it cost to repair a valve on a bathroom sink

Kitchen new construction, I want to install slate subway tiles as a backsplash over painted drywall. ok or ? Do i need to install backer board first or can i install directly over primed and flat painted drywall? The contractor left the electrical boxes and recepticals out 1/4 inch in preparation for the slate tiles. Do I use mortar or thin set?

can i build and install kitchen cabinets in michigan without a contractors license? i want to start a cabinet company but dont want to break any laws

How do I install a wall mounted kitchen faucet? I now have a top mounted faucet but I purchased an old vessle sink and wall mounted faucet. The water lines are different.

How do I install a ceramic kitchen sink?

How do I install recessed lighting in my kitchen? And also how can I install under cabinet lighting with a regular light switch?(without wires running down my wall or cabinets)

I would like to install moulding to my kitchen cabinets( natural maple shade). How do I go about doing this? Never done this before (1st time homeowner ) and I don't know where to begin. Do I just buy standard crown moulding and then stain to the correct shade or do I ask the hardware store to match the color and then ship some to me?

How do i install a tile kitchen countertop?

Is it possible to install a 110v line in my kitchen in the UK? I'm returning to the UK soon after having spent the last 20+ years abroad. I have a lot of 110v kitchen appliances I would like to take home with me. Is there any way for an electrician to run a 110v line to my kitchen, or will I be stuck with 220v?

How hard is it to install a new kitchen sink?

Who can install a kitchen fan in the San Francisco bay area? must vent to the outside

How can I install 12x12 floor tiles onto my kitchen formica countertop? We want to install 12x12 floor tiles (not the self stick ones) onto our old formica countertop. What adhesive should we use to secure the tiles?

How to properly install pergo flooring in a kitchen? This is for a modular home with skirting of metal in MI.

how much is gonna cost me to measure, install and deliver kitchen from Ikea? ...aproximately?

How do you find/install a replacement over-stove kitchen exhaust fan? Are is making funny noises and dying. The hood is labeled with the brand Nautilus. But I'm not sure how to tell what the model is. This range is over 10 years old, so not sure what the match it up with a replacement model. It looks fairly straightforward to replace, but any tips in that area would be great!

How tricky is it to install a faucet in the kitchen sink? We have an old one we want to replace & I'm just wondering if it's something people do themselves or if you call a plumber... We already bought the new faucet.

On a Kitchen Remodel do you install a new wall hood over the backsplash or tile first? I have a new Jenn-Air hood that attaches to the wall and new tile is going on the same wall. Does the tile need to go down first or the Hood first. I just have paint on the wall now.

Remodeling a kitchen, can you install ceramic over laminate counter top?

How much would it cost to install a washer and dryer hook up in kitchen.? I am moving to a home that has a washer and dryer hook up in the basement but I recently bought a new washer and dryer and it would be more convenient for me to put them in the kitchen as they are compact. I know I would need a plumber/electrician. The dryer is electric. How much would it run me to have these appliances installed in my kitchen?

How to install threshold after tile is laid on large space? Hey Everyone, I installed tile in 2 bathrooms and 2 kitchens. I didnt take into account the need for threshold and now am finding my self in a bind. I installed the tile over backboard so its basically double height and I cannot find any product to equalize the space. Can anyone tell me what they think I should use or try to get these to line up? Thanks Joe

How do I install a water softener just for the dishwasher/kitchen? I have well water, and need a water softener just for the kitchen. My dishes always come out w/residue and I want to put one just in the kitchen for the dishes, but especially not in the bathroom, because I don't like the way it feels when I take a shower. how do i do this? And also what is the most inexpensive one to get?

Would it be difficult to install a new freezer in a fitted kitchen when the old one has a fixed door.? Yes Barry. I couldnt think of the word...it is an integral fitting. The fridge door appears to be screwed to the fitted kitchen cupboard if you can understand what I mean.

Hos do you install a kitchen cabinet onto a wall that has just 2 Cabinet Brackets at the top? Just received a double kitchen unit that needs to be put on the wall. It has just 2 Cabinet Brackets at the back, at the top. Is it a case of just screwing in the mounting plates onto the wall then placing the cabinet on top, what about the bottom of the unit, will it not move when you open the doors?

NEW plumbing to install a kitchen? I am building a kitchen in what is currently an unfinished basement suite in my house. How important is the actual placement of the sink and dishwasher as they relate to the water supply lines and drains? The kitchen upstairs is on the same wall (west side of the house) but the kitchen downstairs will be about 20 feet to the left of the one upstairs. Is it easy to run the water lines over there? What do I need to keep in mind when planning my cupboards/sink location? Is there a vent somewhere that I need to work around? If I buy the cabinets and appliances and install everything, could any plumber hook up, re-route and create water supply and plumbing/drains to match where I put everything? The walls are already insulated and drywalled, but I can rip it off to deal with lines and drains if need be . The ceiling is finished with rectangular tile things, so access should be no problem that way either. What all do I need to consider before buying cabinets and planning design?

Kitchen Remodel: Install cabinets or hardwood floors first? I am remodeling my kitchen (cabinets countertops and hardwood flooring) and doing the installation myself. The hardwood floors will run from the kitchen into the dining room. There is only a pennensula of cabinets/countertop dividing the two rooms. I am wondering if I should install the hardwood floors first, so that they run under the cabinets first, or install the cabinets and lay they floor around them. It seems to me that there are benefits of both. It may be easier to install the floors first, but may require more material. This would raise the cabinets, which may affect the sink plumbing requiring some new pipes. Installing the canbinets first would result in lower cabinets unless I raised them with extra subflooring. Also, which would be better to keep the stove and dishwasher at the right levels. Can the legs on these appliances be adjusted as necessary? Thanks! I should clarify that the existing floors are linoleum in the kitchen and carpet in the dining room, so I can't follow what was previously done. So, is it recomended to run the hardwood under the stove and dishwasher? Does anyone think I need to add extra subfloor to raise the cabinets if I do them first?

you want to install kitchen floor tiles that each measure 12 inches by 12 inches (1 sq foot) Your kitchen? measures 12 feet by 14 feet, but there is a 2 foot by 4 foot area around the sink that will not be tiles. How many tiles do you need? 1) 142 2) 150 3) 160 3) 168

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how to properly install kitchen granite counter top? I have L shape cabinet layout, and need to decide how to connect two granite pieces. I have heard two suggestions: 1. shorter cut (one piece for longer portion of L and one piece for shorter portion for L, with straight cut along the line of one of the pieces.) POS: short cut. CONS: colors do not match 2. diagonal cut. POS: better matching colors. CONS: long cut What should I pick? i had two different installers come and give bids (never put all your eggs in same basket). they gave two different opinions and both said they can go either way! :) go figure... i am thinking of slab (see my other question) and diagonal cut.

how do i install kitchen counter lamanate?

how do I install kitchen cabinets?

do you need a licence to install kitchen cabinets.? in the state of california

Install in stock kitchen cabinets...? I want to buy some premade kitchen cabinets from Lowe's & I know I could use one of their sub contractors to install the cabinets...if I wanted to hire someone myself to put them in, where would I begin to look?? I don't even know what to look under in the yellow pages!? I'll take advice on the whole process if you've got it...I'm a young single mom, in her first house...I've never done anything like this before!! Plus, I'm on a tight budget.

Did u see many ppl install Door gods and land gods at the door step,and did u see ppl install kitchen gods?

What kind of kitchen floor should I install-DIY? When I bought my house the kitchen had ceramic tile, which I thought was great...until the grout started cracking because it's not level. Now I have several tiles I can actually pull up out of the floor. I want to just rip it out and start over (which won't be hard at all...all I have to do is pull at it and more will come up). I need some ideas for some inexpensive solutions that won't involve too much ripping out of subflooring and will be relatively quick to install. I want to keep with the 50's retro feel I have going and that's period to the house, also. I was thinking laminate black and white or the idustrial kind of tile, but I wasn't sure if it would work with the unlevel subfloor. Any ideas on how to either install it without leveling the subfloor, or how to level the subfloor without ripping it all out? Anything would help... Thanks!

I am a new contractor wondering how much to charge to install custom Kitchen Cabinets & Trim in PA? Cabinets are being provided by others as well as countertops. I would like to get this job, but am afraid to charge way too much. I've heard some say $20 per box and others say $100 per box. I would like to be competitive in pricing, but have no clue where to begin.

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