 | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||
by The Editors of Homeowner
|
ISBN: 1580113400 Dover Publications Price: $21.95 |
click here to see this book |
Ultimate Guide to Kitchens guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling a kitchen or building a new one from scratch. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers step-by-step instruction in installing sinks, faucets, countertops, appliances, and floor and wall finishes. General construction projects, such as building walls, adding windows, and completing electrical and plumbing work are also covered. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them.
Table of Contents for Ultimate Guide to Kitchens: Plan, Remodel, Build
| Ultimate Guide to Kitchens | ||||||||
| Table of Contents | ||||||||
| Introduction- 6 | ||||||||
| How to Use This Book- 8 | ||||||||
| Chapter One | ||||||||
| CONSTRUCTION- 10 | ||||||||
| Taking Apart Your Old Kitchen- 12 | ||||||||
| Removing Walls- 14 | ||||||||
| Removing a Nonbearing Wall- 16 | ||||||||
| Building a Wall in Place- 17 | ||||||||
| Installing Drywall- 22 | ||||||||
| Taping Drywall- 24 | ||||||||
| Windows and Doors- 26 | ||||||||
| Installing New Windows- 32 | ||||||||
| Installing a Skylight- 34 | ||||||||
| Chapter Two | ||||||||
| CREATING A DESIGN- 38 | ||||||||
| Developing a Style 40 | ||||||||
| Color Basics- 44 | ||||||||
| Revising a Layout- 48 | ||||||||
| Creating Layouts- 52 | ||||||||
| Measurements for Planning- 62 | ||||||||
| Creating Custom Floor Plans- 66 | ||||||||
| Chapter Three | ||||||||
| PLUMBING & WIRING- 70 | ||||||||
| Plumbing Basics- 72 | ||||||||
| Cutting and Joining Plastic Pipes- 74 | ||||||||
| Soldering Copper Pipe- 76 | ||||||||
| Installing Faucets and Drains- 78 | ||||||||
| Fixing Water-Heater Problems- 80 | ||||||||
| Wiring Basics- 86 | ||||||||
| Stripping Cables and Wires- 87 | ||||||||
| Running Cable- 88 | ||||||||
| Adding a New Circuit- 92 | ||||||||
| Installing Switches and Receptacles- 94 | ||||||||
| Chapter Four | ||||||||
| CABINETS- 100 | ||||||||
| Cabinet Styles and Options- 102 | ||||||||
| Storage Options- 106 | ||||||||
| Installing Wall Cabinets- 114 | ||||||||
| Installing Base Cabinets- 116 | ||||||||
| Installing an Island- 118 | ||||||||
| Reviving Old Cabinets- 120 | ||||||||
| Repairing Doors and Drawers- 121 | ||||||||
| Installing Cabinet Accessories- 122 | ||||||||
| Refacing Cabinets- 124 | ||||||||
| Chapter Five | ||||||||
| COUNTERTOPS, SINKS, & FAUCETS- 126 | ||||||||
| Countertop Materials- 128 | ||||||||
| Sinks and Faucets- 132 | ||||||||
| Making a Laminate Countertop- 138 | ||||||||
| Installing a Prefab Countertop- 140 | ||||||||
| Installing Backer Board for Tile- 142 | ||||||||
| Tiling a Countertop- 144 | ||||||||
| Installing a Self-Rimming Sink- 146 | ||||||||
| Hooking Up a New Faucet- 148 | ||||||||
| Chapter Six | ||||||||
| APPLIANCES- 150 | ||||||||
| Food Preparation- 152 | ||||||||
| Installing a Waste-Disposal Unit- 158 | ||||||||
| Installing a Dishwasher- 160 | ||||||||
| Installing a Gas Range- 162 | ||||||||
| Installing an Electric Cooktop- 163 | ||||||||
| Installing a Range Hood- 164 | ||||||||
| Appliance Options- 166 | ||||||||
| Installing a Water Filter- 168 | ||||||||
| Installing a Hot-Water Dispenser- 170 | ||||||||
| Installing an Ice Maker- 171 | ||||||||
| Chapter Seven | ||||||||
| LIGHTING- 172 | ||||||||
| Lighting Options- 174 | ||||||||
| Installing a Surface-Mounted- 178 | ||||||||
| Ceiling Fixture | ||||||||
| Installing a Recessed Ceiling Fixture- 180 | ||||||||
| Lighting Options- 182 | ||||||||
| Installing Track Lights- 184 | ||||||||
| Installing Under-Cabinet Lights- 186 | ||||||||
| Installing A Chandelier- 187 | ||||||||
| Chapter Eight | ||||||||
| FLOORING- 188 | ||||||||
| Flooring Types- 190 | ||||||||
| Insulating Crawl Space- 192 | ||||||||
| Reinforcing Old Floors- 193 | ||||||||
| Installing Underlayment- 194 | ||||||||
| Installing Vinyl Floor Tiles- 196 | ||||||||
| Installing Vinyl Sheet Flooring- 198 | ||||||||
| Flooring Options- 200 | ||||||||
| Ceramic Tiles- 202 | ||||||||
| Laying Ceramic Floor Tiles- 204 | ||||||||
| Installing a Laminate Floor- 206 | ||||||||
| Installing Wood Strip Flooring- 208 | ||||||||
| Refinishing a Wood Floor- 210 | ||||||||
| Chapter Nine | ||||||||
| WALLS & CEILINGS- 212 | ||||||||
| Wall Treatments- 214 | ||||||||
| Preparing for Painting- 216 | ||||||||
| Preparing Plaster for Painting- 218 | ||||||||
| Painting Walls and Ceilings- 220 | ||||||||
| Wallcovering Basics- 222 | ||||||||
| Using Wallpaper Paste- 223 | ||||||||
| Hanging Wallpaper- 224 | ||||||||
| Wallcovering Options- 228 | ||||||||
| Installing Wood Trim- 230 | ||||||||
| Chapter Ten | ||||||||
| LIFESTYLES- 234 | ||||||||
| Kitchen Options- 236 | ||||||||
| Eating Areas- 240 | ||||||||
| Secondary Work Centers- 245 | ||||||||
| Safety Considerations- 250 | ||||||||
| Universal Design- 252 | ||||||||
| Chapter Eleven | ||||||||
| MONEY MATTERS- 256 | ||||||||
| Creating a Budget- 258 | ||||||||
| Working with Professionals- 260 | ||||||||
| Resource Guide- 262 | ||||||||
| Glossary- 264 | ||||||||
| Index- 266 | ||||||||
| Photo Credits- 271 | ||||||||