View ChannelsFeatured: Finance
View ShowroomsFeatured: Radiantec - Radiant Solar Heating

BobVila.com

Home

Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop

Bob and Cortney install a counter around a new apron front Kolher sink. The counter is set atop the sink, scribed and marked, and then cut to fit. Lastly, a backsplash is installed.

Get Adobe Flash Player to see this content.

Chapters from this episode

Wood Floor Repair Now Playing

Wood Floor Repair

Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop Now Playing

Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop

Touring a Japanese Garden Now Playing

Touring a Japanese Garden

Clip Transcript For:

Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop

computer-generated transcript - may not be 100% accurate

" When that Kohler sink looks wonderful that apron press release going to fit nicely in this kind of thirties looking kitchen. Like this is that Dickenson model -- stakes. Any trouble getting into what you parking Bethlehem on scribing the opening of the basins and will transform -- Countertop. -- we fitted in place we've got to cut out for the sink opening is it that the countertop is actually going to laugh over the edge of the sink guest bath recorder and it. You've got it not sorry can you he had been in there leads to a go higher Lou -- her bedroom. We had to -- at all walls. OK so now this is a line but will be put hair cuts and with tape or just take this so when they cut you -- the -- planner and tax. Had put an announcement could transfer my life's top of the -- sure. All right so now we have. Can you live on the back of that."

" There's about six entry order. Want to watch it."

" Pretty clean. OK let's. The tape."

" And it looks good. Now are you going to ease it is said that the rotor on the easiest route three it's pat brown routers. To match the brown. All right so we try that. Let's do it. Well that's a very elegant look as well. That of -- written behind it now of course it costs he would counter backsplash because it yes. All right. And so this kitchen sink faucet right yep and any time you're using wood next the water you have to if you listen on the back. Front -- it's currently installed in pretty good hard finish and their product and have to maintain it year. Looks pretty them."

[-]

More Videos »Related Videos

Choosing Your Kitchen Sink

Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. Kitchen sinks have come a long way from the wash basins of yesteryear. With so many to choose from, how do you decide which one is right for you? First, consider your countertop material. With laminate countertops, you ll need a top-mount or drop-in sink. If you re installing stone, composite or solid surface countertops, you could consider an undermount sink for a sleeker look and easy cleaning. Most solid surface manufacturers offer flush-mounted or integral kitchen sinks in the same material as their countertops for a seamless transition and a clean, modern look. Once you ve determined how you ll mount the sink, decide what it should be made of. To coordinate with appliances, stainless steel is a very popular and durable option. Cast-iron sinks glazed in porcelain offer a variety of colors to go with your d cor. Acrylic sinks also come in colors and are very affordable and easy to install, but they can be damaged by hot pans or boiling water. Solid surface sinks are great for durability with a modern aesthetic. For a more historic patina, consider a farmhouse or apron sink or invest in copper, zinc or soapstone. How big should you buy? Measure the width of your sink cabinet. If you have the room, consider a three-bowl sink of varying depths. It s very handy to have separate spaces for food prep, dishes and the garbage disposal. Be sure you factor in holes for all the accessories that will make your sink a more useful tool: strainers, cutting boards and dispensers for soap and filtered water. Find out more at BobVila.com: The ultimate home improvement web site! BobVila.com 2008

Installing Corian Countertops and Sink

Bob is with Andrea Johnson from Corain as Scott Lawyer of Solid Surfacetops arrives to install the shop-fabricated Corian countertops in the Punta Gorda kitchen. This counter features an integral sink that is attached to the counter by the fabricator in his shop. The seam between the sink and counter is made with liquid Corian that forms an impermeable and invisible seam between the sink and the counter. These integral sinks have no edge or grunge line, which makes for easy cleaning and a sleek look. The Canyon color chosen by the homeowners is dark, like the Porcelanosa metallic-look tile. Johnson remarks what a good job the homeowners have done matching the counter color to the tile. Bob adds that the cool, dark colors bring a soothing, cooling presence to the interior spaces of this hot-climate home. Bob then watches as the crew from Solid Surfacetops installs the counter pieces and creates an invisible seam. The two sections of Corian are fitted with wood blocks that will hold the clamps as the sections are glued with liquid Corian that matches the countertop and clamped tight to set. Once the glue has set and dried for about 25 minutes, the clamps are removed and the seam is sanded to give a seamless look to this two-piece installation.

Franke Sink and Faucet Installation

The Franke tri-flow Corinthian faucet is being installed now that the countertop and sink are in place. The faucet features hot, cold, and filtered water. The filtration chamber has a ceramic porcelain exterior with an extruded carbon filter inside. Franke recommends that homeowners change the filters every six months. Frank Lowry of FJ Lowry Plumbing and Heating installs the faucet from underneath. The lines come dropped down and ready to attach, which makes it easy. Lowry installs the filtration system and attaches it to a wall-mounted holder. Luke Groden from Boston Basins, a Franke distributor, shows Bob the specialized ball valve with a shutoff to make filter changes simple. The braided hose that attaches the filter to the faucet has a pressure fitting that grips with stainless-steel teeth inside to withstand high water pressure without pulling apart or leaking. Lowry attaches the hoses to the filter, then solders the hot and cold points underneath.

Antique-Look Bathroom Sink and Soaking Tub

Bob checks in on installation of the bathroom plumbing fixtures in this segment. The crew is installing a custom vanity countertop and undermount sinks from TOTO USA. The heavy white marble top is braced on the wall with a wood strip anchored to the studs and supported from the floor with an antique-style chrome legs. Bob points out the acrylic tub from TOTO�s Baldwin Suite. The tub measures 22-inches deep and 72-inches long, making it a true soaking tub. Borrowing from commercial styling, the custom tub surround is constructed of 16-gauge stainless steel that is adhered to a plywood substrate.