The kitchen cabinets are in and they look alright. I'm not sure if this type of cabinet construction is suited for these types of houses. In the future I will make some changes and make them, well less. They felt normal making, but they look gigantic. I have never seen a kitchen like this here. I hope this is a plus when we start showing.
I had to make a crown molding. I used some blocking to hold the cabinets at the ceiling that showed. It was a hassle to make on-site. I set up a makeshift table saw by attaching a circular saw to a piece of plywood and setting it on two heavy saw horses.
I routed the profile in several steps and brought in the big mitre saw to make the cuts accurate.
Two days in all , but it was worth it.
I may put the baseboard tiles under the cabinets today. We have decided against continuing that base on the walls after the cabinets. I just skimmed the rough part by the floor with plaster and will leave it painted. It looks clean and well, that's that.
I may get my friend to work today. If so, we'll try to firm up the front doors. They're enormous and need detailing. Once they're finish sanded and stained against the weather, touch ups and glass and things can be done later.
When I find a camera to buy or borrow I will post some photos of the progress.
Thanks for reading. Later.
I have finally gotten around to installing the kitchen cabinets, but as usual, there's a delay. I have to finish some walls and patch a few spots before painting a final coat on the walls. Better now than after all the cabinets are in, no?
Having a look at the photo quality from Vincent's phone camera is giving me serious doubts about using something similar, even for just a while. I don't know, maybe fuzzy images suit me.
I'm happy to report the kitchen tiles are complete, well sort of. The baseboard will be put in after the cabinets, for shiming and such. Plus I will need to pick out something for the walls as well. So I'll need a pretty good match if I use floor tiles under the cabinets, or something similar match and go all the way around with it. Hmm?
I've started installing the cabinets with the lowers all succesfully secured. Keeping that odd angle lined up with the wall, while shimming for level was a task. I did have to chip away the wall in one spot.
Next week the rest of the cabinets go in and finally the doors. I'll have the counter top installed before I decide on a back splash.
April is the last month that we're keeping the job open in terms of the building dept. permit. That gives me a month or two after before an inspection to see that we've done what we filed.
So, this had better be buttoned up by the end of June or I've been told there could be trouble. I have my doubts as to how quickly they'll inspect, but I don't want to press my luck. I think I need to finish, no?
Still no camera, so this old picture of the yet-to-be-finished cabinets will have to suffice for now. Just use your imagination, they look great, really.
bye for now
