Renovation work at the FROADER house.

*jad2411* · 06-03-2012, 04:30 PM

Nice mosaic backsplash is my next project, we chose 1 inch square tiles

**FROADER** · 06-03-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jad2411

Nice mosaic backsplash is my next project, we chose 1 inch square tiles

My friend has the same colors as I do, but in the 1" tiles and also with a lighter colored grout. It looks really good, but my wife and I like the grout to not stand out too much.

I'm going to try and get the doors back on tonight (I'm tired) and the kitchen will be very close to done. Just a couple of small projects left.

*jad2411* · 06-03-2012, 11:15 PM

Grout color is something that we haven't decided yet, looking forward to see your progress

**FROADER** · 06-07-2012, 01:56 AM

I need to thank Dave (DB_1) again for coming out and painting the kitchen. My wife and I are very happy with how it came out!

Next we need to find knobs and pulls. It's getting there.

*Limited02* · 06-07-2012, 10:28 AM

Looks great! I acutally prefer the black appliances vs stainless steel. After knobs and pulls, what's the next project?

**BrooklynBay** · 06-07-2012, 10:34 AM

It came out really nice. What kind of paint did you use on the doors (semi gloss, latex, oil, etc)?

**Tbars4** · 06-07-2012, 10:42 AM

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..If you are looking at the Jeffery Alexander line of knobs and pulls, I can get you a better price than found even on the net..

**FROADER** · 06-07-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Limited02

Looks great! I acutally prefer the black appliances vs stainless steel. After knobs and pulls, what's the next project?

Thanks and although stainless really nice, I agree about the black appliances! I'd like to do something that probably should have been done before Dave even came out the first time, which is to get some trim for the bottom of the hanging cabinets and some wainscoting for the back of the lower cabinets (in the dining room) to hide my uncle's shotty work...

. I also want to finish the "cubby" under the butcher block and get a couple of low back stools to slide in there.

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Originally Posted by BrooklynBay

It came out really nice. What kind of paint did you use on the doors (semi gloss, latex, oil, etc)?

Thanks, Brooklyn!

All of the white paint in the kitchen is BEHR PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® Semi-Gloss Enamel, which is a 100% acrylic paint and primer in one with advanced stain-blocking formula that will change the way you paint. The paint on the walls is the same paint, but a flat finish.

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Originally Posted by Tbars4

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..If you are looking at the Jeffery Alexander line of knobs and pulls, I can get you a better price than found even on the net..

Thanks Ted, I'll keep that in mind, but the cheapest I found of his (even remotely like we want) was $4.13/knob! Yikes! We found one we like for half that at Home Depot/Target.

*DB_1* · 06-07-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FROADER

All of the white paint in the kitchen is BEHR PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® Semi-Gloss Enamel, which is a 100% acrylic paint and primer in one with advanced stain-blocking formula that will change the way you paint. The paint on the walls is the same paint, but a flat finish.

What he said. The cabinets were raw wood and smooth from the get go but I still gave them a good sanding with 220 grit and smoothed over the sharp edges from milling so the paint will stick better. I then primered everything with Bullseye 1-2-3 water based primer. The Behr Premium Plus Ultra seems like a decent paint but I don't trust it to do primer duties as well.

Kitchen looks great all put together Colin

*RockRanger* · 06-07-2012, 09:20 PM

Looking good Colin. It will look even better over the next few years with little hand prints all over the white cabinets.

**FROADER** · 06-08-2012, 01:51 AM

The lower parts are already taking a beating. Wesley is getting pretty quick in this.

**FROADER** · 06-24-2012, 12:20 AM

Dave is back for the weekend to hang out and paint the front room. Progress for today.

YouTube Video

Tomorrow is the rest of the room.
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I was finally putting the drawer faces on while Dave was painting. We still need to find knobs and pulls we like, but these look much better.

*RockRanger* · 06-24-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FROADER

I was finally putting the drawer faces on while Dave was painting. We still need to find knobs and pulls we like, but these look much better.

http://www.ebbradley.com I think they are contractor only so you might need help to buy direct from them.

http://sandiegohardware.com They have a pretty good selection.

**FROADER** · 07-03-2012, 12:57 AM

Finished up the knobs and pulls tonight. We ended up finding a different style at Lowes and they were cheap! We think they look great too.

A few panoramas of the kitchen.

*jad2411* · 07-03-2012, 07:09 AM

Nice carport

*Limited02* · 07-03-2012, 08:02 AM

Looks great! We were debating between brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze, but ended up with oil-rubbed bronze. I think the brushed nickel works best for you against the white.

What is the open spot in the upper cabinet for when looking towards the dining room?

**FROADER** · 07-03-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jad2411

Nice carport

That was the first thing I said to my wife when I showed her the picture. "Look at Wesley's Carport.

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Originally Posted by Limited02

Looks great! We were debating between brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze, but ended up with oil-rubbed bronze. I think the brushed nickel works best for you against the white.

What is the open spot in the upper cabinet for when looking towards the dining room?

They aren't nickel, they're actually pewter, which looks very close to it. They have a little bit of black in the "creases" which makes them look real good with the white and black.

That opening is going to be a wine rack. I'm going to get some white PVC, cut them to length and paint them. Something like this:

*toypaseo* · 07-03-2012, 06:04 PM

Tubes would look cool, but how about this idea...

Image courtesy of http:/ /www.toxel.com

Put the holed board toward the back of the opening, so all you see if the bottom of the bottles, and they are magically floating...

**FROADER** · 07-04-2012, 12:25 PM

I like that. I'll have to show the wife and see what she thinks.

*Joe Dirt* · 07-04-2012, 04:18 PM

Or just- you know, drink them as fast as you can buy them instead of worrying about bottle storage in the first place...

Looks awesome Colin- the black appliances really look good. SS would have gotten lost in there. Nice choices!

06-03-2012, 04:30 PM	#21
jad2411 I'm a jackass! El Paso, TX blue 02 xlt & white 02xls Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,141 Vehicle Specs	Nice mosaic backsplash is my next project, we chose 1 inch square tiles __________________ If interior is to exterior and include is to exclude, then increment is to:

06-03-2012, 11:15 PM	#23
jad2411 I'm a jackass! El Paso, TX blue 02 xlt & white 02xls Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,141 Vehicle Specs	Grout color is something that we haven't decided yet, looking forward to see your progress __________________ If interior is to exterior and include is to exclude, then increment is to:

06-07-2012, 01:56 AM	#24
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,045 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I need to thank Dave (DB_1) again for coming out and painting the kitchen. My wife and I are very happy with how it came out! Next we need to find knobs and pulls. It's getting there. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

06-07-2012, 10:28 AM	#25
Limited02 Wanna Race? Gardner, KS '02 Limited V8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,091 Vehicle Specs	Looks great! I acutally prefer the black appliances vs stainless steel. After knobs and pulls, what's the next project? __________________ "Spending money I don't have, on parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know" 2002 4.6 4x4, K&N CAI, Henson tuned, FM70 and 20" Boss 306's My Built-in Cabinet EXPLORER FORUM LICENSE PLATE FRAMES!!!

06-07-2012, 10:34 AM	#26
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,688 Vehicle Specs	It came out really nice. What kind of paint did you use on the doors (semi gloss, latex, oil, etc)? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

06-07-2012, 10:42 AM	#27
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,957 Vehicle Specs	....If you are looking at the Jeffery Alexander line of knobs and pulls, I can get you a better price than found even on the net.. __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

06-07-2012, 09:20 PM	#30
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,262 Vehicle Specs	Looking good Colin. It will look even better over the next few years with little hand prints all over the white cabinets. __________________ 93 ranger rock stock.

06-08-2012, 01:51 AM	#31
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,045 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The lower parts are already taking a beating. Wesley is getting pretty quick in this. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

07-03-2012, 12:57 AM	#34
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,045 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Finished up the knobs and pulls tonight. We ended up finding a different style at Lowes and they were cheap! We think they look great too. A few panoramas of the kitchen. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

07-03-2012, 07:09 AM	#35
jad2411 I'm a jackass! El Paso, TX blue 02 xlt & white 02xls Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,141 Vehicle Specs	Nice carport __________________ If interior is to exterior and include is to exclude, then increment is to:

07-03-2012, 08:02 AM	#36
Limited02 Wanna Race? Gardner, KS '02 Limited V8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,091 Vehicle Specs	Looks great! We were debating between brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze, but ended up with oil-rubbed bronze. I think the brushed nickel works best for you against the white. What is the open spot in the upper cabinet for when looking towards the dining room? __________________ "Spending money I don't have, on parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know" 2002 4.6 4x4, K&N CAI, Henson tuned, FM70 and 20" Boss 306's My Built-in Cabinet EXPLORER FORUM LICENSE PLATE FRAMES!!!

07-03-2012, 06:04 PM	#38
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07-04-2012, 12:25 PM	#39
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,045 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I like that. I'll have to show the wife and see what she thinks. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

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