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Kitchen Reno: Week 6  Recap  – Counter-culture

10/2/2015

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Taj Mahal quartzite countertops
The countertops were installed on Thursday and now the kitchen is REALLY coming together. The material is quartzite, a natural stone similar to granite, and the light beige color we selected is called Taj Mahal. (Ahhh, now the musical selection begins to make sense!)

This week got off to a slow start compared to past action-packed weeks. Not that we’re complaining. The mud room floor was stripped of its dingy old linoleum and refitted with new ceramic tiles. The father and son duo of electricians added outlets and cleaned up the electrical panel while perfecting their comic banter all the while. 

And then things got interesting when the countertops arrived. What a big difference! The plumber returned today to hook up the water and gas lines to the sink and appliances. Our kitchen is technically operational! Not really though, there’s lots left to do.

Click Read More below to continue for photos and a preview of next week’s work.

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Next week the backsplash will be installed plus some punch list items will be addressed. Staining the floor will happen the following week and painting after that. I don’t want to get too excited but it seems like the finish line is in sight!
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Tune in next week for another renovation recap. Read previous recaps here. 
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Shari
10/2/2015 02:56:59 pm

Wow! Really looking wonderful. Thank you for posting all the photos. What a change!

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Ann B Johnson link
10/4/2015 08:58:08 am

Thanks, Shari. It's hard to remember what the old kitchen looked like. Although there's lots of flash and sizzle with the new cabinets, appliances, & countertops I think the biggest/best "real" difference is the taller ceiling. Losing that old dropped ceiling changed everything.

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Common Kitchen Layout Mistakes to Avoid link
3/9/2022 08:41:34 am

If you intend to stay in your home, but your kitchen doesn’t fit your lifestyle and add enjoyment to the time you spend there, it’s time for a renovation.

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