Kitchen

Planned materials - additional description and sourcing below

See Before Photos for current layout and photos. Complete renovation of the kitchen as per design plans (below)

Demolition of all existing cabinetry, raised flooring, original flooring underneath, and fixtures, including partial removal of wall to breakfast area to accommodate counter depth refrigerators.
Removal from Rockcliffe property of debris and old appliances.
Installation of new kitchen cabinets, spice racks (to be fabricated by Contractor on site), and ‘under-cabinet’ lighting in cabinets over peninsula counter-top, counter area between sink and left side of stove, counter on right side of stove, and area to left side of refrigerator.
Installation of sink with garbage disposal, gas range, over-the-range microwave, dishwasher, two side-by-side refrigerators, and other fixtures, including electrical wiring and plumbing.
Installation of new porcelain ceramic flooring in kitchen, laundry area, and hallway between at same level as breakfast area and foyer with floor transition/border in smaller stone pattern from kitchen flooring to breakfast area and foyer.
Finishing carpentry, repainting following installation of appliances, sink, countertops, and kitchen window, including installation of glass subway tile.
NOTES:

Re-location of electrical outlets and switches, as required, to be determined with licensed electrician.
No changes will be made to the ceiling or ceiling lighting.
Homeowner plans to replace or repair balance in window over the sink; if possible, to be coordinated for completion after demolition of kitchen in window area.
1/8” grout on flooring and backsplash tiles

HOMEOWNERS' REMODELING WORKPAPERS

APARTMENT FLOORPLANS - Click on images below to enlarge

Original floorplan	Current floorplan hand drawn, not to scal
Original kitchen footprint	Planned kitchen footprint
MERIT KITCHEN DRAWINGS - Click to enlarge
Countertop Diagram	Footprint
Elevation 1	Elevation 2
Elevation 3	Elevation 4

APPLIANCES: Go to APPLIANCE page

CEILING: No changes.

FIXTURES

KOHLER K-5285-NA - Strive™ 32" x 18-1/4" x 9-5/16" under-mount single bowl kitchen sink with basin rack	KOHLER K-7506-SN - Polished Nickel: Purist® Single-hole kitchen sink faucet with 7" pullout spout
ISE Pro 750 Disposal

CABINETS

Install Kitchen Cabinets supplied by Merit Kitchens
Fabricate / install Laundry Area cabinetry, doors, countertop and “backsplash” per MK drawings . Custom maple bifold doors from Simpson ordered through WindowRama with 180 degree full access hinges- see Laundry Area.
Install Hall Bath Vanity & shelf with materials supplied by Merit Kitchens
Provide finishing carpentry as/after appliances are installed
Reminder: Get a small can of paint for touchups post renovation.

Shaker style, Brookhaven Cabinetry by WoodMode Fine Custom Cabinets in Alpine White w/ straight/simple pulls (no knobs). Supplied by Merit Kitchens Reminder: Get a small can of paint for touchups post renovation. Drawer Pulls: polished nickel. Peninsula: Extend 4-6" - same as reduction in depth of refrigerator units. Insert cabinet at end facing refrigerator to store stepstool, e.g., Folding Wooden Step Stool, e.g. 24" L x 15" W x 24" H ($59.80) Dishwasher: Order panel cover/pull to match cabinets Convert current desk keyhole to recycling: Retain counter space and add shallow (12") undercounter cabinets for recycling, etc. Limited selection of pulls for this line available from Top Knobs	TK252 - Modern Metro Pull Brushed Satin Nickel - Sanctuary II Collection
SPICE RACKS: Click on image at right to enlarge) Contractor to fabricate With cabinet material from Merit Kitchens - 3 tiers of Spice shelves - each 18” wide for 4.5 running ft total - stacked at 7.5” intervals - on wall to right of window & sink
UNDERCABINET FLEXIBLE LED STRIP LIGHTING ● GM Lighting’s 24VDC HIGH OUTPUT FLEXIBLE LED LINEAR RIBBON – 5M Color: 3000K 5M (16.4') Specifications for LTR30024-30 2.6W/ft 24VDC High Output Flexible LED Linear Ribbon; Dimmable & Cuttable every 6 diodes ● LED Strip Track w/Cover - GMLTW60 ● Transformers: - MAG60/24DC for all undercabinet lighting - MAG40/24DC for upper cabinet lighting
● 5 Meter Reel - 16'4" ● Dimmable 300 LED's per reel ● No harmful UV rays ● 80+ CRI ● 50,000 hour life ● Cuttable every 3 LED's ● 120° Viewing Angle ● Mounts into Tight Spaces Even Illumination - No Shadowing ● Utilizes 3M Double Stick ● Mounting Tape ● Accessories Allow for Multiple Configuration

COUNTERTOP Countertop Material: Note: Get care/sealing instructions and product recommendations for long term maintenance. Below: Quartzite Nauge Macchia Oro 9981 from Dente Trading Co. Approx 120" x 72". See Merit Kitchen's countertop diagram above - Diagram below is clients drawing.
Click on photos to enlarge.
BACKSPLASH: Clear Glass 3" x 6" Subway Tile - 1/8" grout in Brick pattern; Ann Sacks Lucien Field Tile in Ecru - Tearsheet - Estimate Laticrete Permacolor Unsanded Grout in Silver Shadow

For resources and alternative suppliers see the Stone & Tile Resource Page See Kitchen Backsplash Materials Pros and Cons Installation & Maintenance of Glass Tile ● To avoid cracking, always use a crack suppression membrane and make cuts using proper glass cutting equipment ● Due to transparent quality, use white thinset adhesive ● Seal matte finish with a penetrating sealer before and after grouting ● Use non-sanded grout for gloss finish to avoid scratching ● Clean with warm soapy water or PH neutral glass cleaner and soft cloth ● QUESTION: How often does it need to be resealed and with what?

FLOORING Iris US Co. Ecocrete in Sage - Porcelain 12" x 24" Tiles Installation pattern : parallel to Refrigerators in offset rows. Laticrete Permacolor Grout in Smoke Grey w/ Laticrete 253 Gold Twin Set Mortar
FLOOR TRANSITION FROM STONE TO WOOD - Level / no saddle. Same material as kitchen flooring but run parallel to stove, not refrigerator.
BEFORE -small step down from kitchen	AFTER - Transition tile perpendicular to Refrigerator

If similar tone, use same mosaic as Hall Bath Floor for kitchen floor transitions.