Started New project - Large Kitchen

[JCLP]

Started a new project. This is one version of the 9 feet x 4 foot island. The wine rack on the side will be made from 200 year old red pine from the original homestead. Many more photos coming.

 

[dltflt]

Can't wait to see the progress on this project.

 

[JCLP]

Can't wait to see the progress on this project.

Me to. The kitchen is 15' wide and 23' long.

 

[JCLP]

Workshop getting a little crowded with this large kitchen that I'm building.

 

[HCWWD]

I like the design, cant wait to see it come together.  I hear you on the crowded shop and large kitchen jobs.  I always need more room.

 

[JCLP]

Changes to the island from original design. As well an elevation of the large wall with 2 windows. Still need to design the range hood to fit between the 2 windows. Wall oven cabinet on the left will also have a microwave on top. When I get the sink wall designed I will post it along with the fridge/pantry wall on the left.
Cheers

 

[HCWWD]

Just my .02 I would use an all metal style hood on that wall a cabinet may not look right.

 

[JCLP]

The installation has begun.

 

[festyrob]

Looking very nice. some nice work there. what program are you designing you kitchens elevations on?
i need something similar to work on my macbook cheers rob

 

[JeremyH.]

How long does it take to level so many feet?

The ones I've done we build pedestals for the runs of cabinets, anchor them, and plop cabinets that are sex-bolted together on top of them. Sometimes some work on the pedestal is required to get it to fit. I've been wanting to create a systems with legs on the pedestal or something, in order to make it all quicker and easier. The pedestals are nice in that you can attach the toe-kick to them.

Your shop looked packed...

 

[Billy stray]

Looking good can't wait to see the finished product

 

[JCLP]

As the client decided to install hardwood floors around the cabinets and not underneath them, I was asked to install and level the cabinets so the counter top people could come and measure. Well, the hardwood floor person came and moved all of the cabinets and installed the floor under the front row of feet of the cabinets. Client and I were not happy. Anyway, installed and levelled again. I hate doing things twice.
Now the client has moved into the house and they refuse to setup a make shift kitchen area and insist on using the cabinets without the countertop. This has become extremely inconvenient as I am installing custom face frame on site which will then need to be primed and painted.
All and all the kitchen is taking shape. I have not taken any photos yet as there are too many small appliances, plates, glasses, pots, food, utensils, etc. in the way. I hope to convince them today to clear out so I can work efficiently.
Cheers,

 

[tjbnwi]

Looking very nice. some nice work there. what program are you designing you kitchens elevations on?
i need something similar to work on my macbook cheers rob

I've been playing with Cabinet Vision Essentials on the 30 day free trial, run it on my MBP through Parallels. So far so good.

Tom

 

[Billy stray]

As the client decided to install hardwood floors around the cabinets and not underneath them, I was asked to install and level the cabinets so the counter top people could come and measure. Well, the hardwood floor person came and moved all of the cabinets and installed the floor under the front row of feet of the cabinets. Client and I were not happy. Anyway, installed and levelled again. I hate doing things twice.
Now the client has moved into the house and they refuse to setup a make shift kitchen area and insist on using the cabinets without the countertop. This has become extremely inconvenient as I am installing custom face frame on site which will then need to be primed and painted.
All and all the kitchen is taking shape. I have not taken any photos yet as there are too many small appliances, plates, glasses, pots, food, utensils, etc. in the way. I hope to convince them today to clear out so I can work efficiently.
Cheers,

holy crap ! some people just dont get it, ive run into some doosys myself over the years......

 

[jacko9]

Bummer with the flooring contractors, things like this drive me nuts.  The Kitchen is going to look great I'm sure.

Jack

 

[JCLP]

Some photos.

 

[JeremyH.]

Couldn't you just have cut the floor out with a track saw and multi-tool?  [big grin]

Good luck priming and painting on site... What wood are you using? I suggest lots of primer because the last white kitchen I worked on we had some whatever-who-knows from the wood leak into the color and had to replace the piece. I think spraying in kitchen is fine once you've got a big plastic wall up, and around the inside of every cabinet. I suppose it'll be easier for you to tape the inside of the cabinet without the face frames on!

I hope you didn't tell them you would make it seamless... What a pain that is! I did figure out the best way to fill some spots wasn't just to use one-time, but to mix it with primer or paint or you'll spend an enormous amount of time on it.

What I don't like about living with half-finished stuff is the customer is bound to bump into stuff, scratch stuff, etc, so when you say 'viola, all done' it has a bunch of added character to it already...

 

[bkharman]

Couldn't you just have cut the floor out with a track saw and multi-tool?  [big grin]

Good luck priming and painting on site... What wood are you using? I suggest lots of primer because the last white kitchen I worked on we had some whatever-who-knows from the wood leak into the color and had to replace the piece. I think spraying in kitchen is fine once you've got a big plastic wall up, and around the inside of every cabinet. I suppose it'll be easier for you to tape the inside of the cabinet without the face frames on!

I hope you didn't tell them you would make it seamless... What a pain that is! I did figure out the best way to fill some spots wasn't just to use one-time, but to mix it with primer or paint or you'll spend an enormous amount of time on it.

What I don't like about living with half-finished stuff is the customer is bound to bump into stuff, scratch stuff, etc, so when you say 'viola, all done' it has a bunch of added character to it already...

If you are getting tannin bleed, I suggest using Zinsser BIN. It is a shellac based primer and won't  bleed through. I have been using  it on my kitchen project and the old oak mixed with the new maple are all covered very well. Oh, and it sands like a dream after about 15 minutes of laying it on.

Cheers. Bryan.

 

[JeremyH.]

Nice to know! I'm not usually impressed with primer actually acting as blocking agent.