Ultimate Guide to Kitchens : Plan, Remodel, Build

by Donegan, Fran J.

• ISBN13: 9781580113403
• ISBN10: 1580113400
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr

Summary

Ultimate Guide to Kitchens guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling a kitchen or building a new one from scratch. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers step-by-step instruction in installing sinks, faucets, countertops, appliances, and floor and wall finishes. General construction projects, such as building walls, adding windows, and completing electrical and plumbing work are also covered. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
How to Use This Book	p. 8
Construction	p. 10
Taking Apart Your Old Kitchen	p. 12
Removing Walls	p. 14
Removing a Nonbearing Wall	p. 16
Building a Wall in Place	p. 17
Installing Drywall	p. 22
Taping Drywall	p. 24
Windows and Doors	p. 26
Installing New Windows	p. 32
Installing a Skylight	p. 34
Creating a Design	p. 38
Developing a Style	p. 40
Color Basics	p. 44
Revising a Layout	p. 48
Creating Layouts	p. 52
Measurements for Planning	p. 62
Creating Custom Floor Plans	p. 66
Plumbing & Wiring	p. 70
Plumbing Basics	p. 72
Cutting and Joining Plastic Pipes	p. 74
Soldering Copper Pipe	p. 76
Installing Faucets and Drains	p. 78
Fixing Water-Heater Problems	p. 80
Wiring Basics	p. 86
Stripping Cables and Wires	p. 87
Running Cable	p. 88
Adding a New Circuit	p. 92
Installing Switches and Receptacles	p. 94
Cabinets	p. 100
Cabinet Styles and Options	p. 102
Storage Options	p. 106
Installing Wall Cabinets	p. 114
Installing Base Cabinets	p. 116
Installing an Island	p. 118
Reviving Old Cabinets	p. 120
Repairing Doors and Drawers	p. 121
Installing Cabinet Accessories	p. 122
Refacing Cabinets	p. 124
Countertops, Sinks, & Faucets	p. 126
Countertop Materials	p. 128
Sinks and Faucets	p. 132
Making a Laminate Countertop	p. 138
Installing a Prefab Countertop	p. 140
Installing Backer Board for Tile	p. 142
Tiling a Countertop	p. 144
Installing a Self-Rimming Sink	p. 146
Hooking Up a New Faucet	p. 148
Appliances	p. 150
Food Preparation	p. 152
Installing a Waste-Disposal Unit	p. 158
Installing a Dishwasher	p. 160
Installing a Gas Range	p. 162
Installing an Electric Cooktop	p. 163
Installing a Range Hood	p. 164
Appliance Options	p. 166
Installing a Water Filter	p. 168
Installing a Hot-Water Dispenser	p. 170
Installing an Ice Maker	p. 171
Lighting	p. 172
Lighting Options	p. 174
Installing a Surface-Mounted Ceiling Fixture	p. 178
Installing a Recessed Ceiling Fixture	p. 180
Lighting Options	p. 182
Installing Track Lights	p. 184
Installing Under-Cabinet Lights	p. 186
Installing A Chandelier	p. 187
Flooring	p. 172
Flooring Types	p. 190
Insulating Crawl Space	p. 192
Reinforcing Old Floors	p. 193
Installing Underlayment	p. 194
Installing Vinyl Floor Tiles	p. 196
Installing Vinyl Sheet Flooring	p. 198
Flooring Options	p. 200
Ceramic Tiles	p. 202
Laying Ceramic Floor Tiles	p. 204
Installing a Laminate Floor	p. 206
Installing Wood Strip Flooring	p. 208
Refinishing a Wood Floor	p. 210
Walls & Ceilings	p. 212
Wall Treatments	p. 214
Preparing for Painting	p. 216
Preparing Plaster for Painting	p. 218
Painting Walls and Ceilings	p. 220
Wallcovering Basics	p. 222
Using Wallpaper Paste	p. 223
Hanging Wallpaper	p. 224
Wallcovering Options	p. 228
Installing Wood Trim	p. 230
Lifestyles	p. 234
Kitchen Options	p. 236
Eating Areas	p. 240
Secondary Work Centers	p. 245
Safety Considerations	p. 250
Universal Design	p. 252
Money Matters	p. 256
Creating a Budget	p. 258
Working with Professionals	p. 260
Resource Guide	p. 262
Glossary	p. 264
Index	p. 266
Photo Credits	p. 271
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