About This Project A complete kitchen transformation demo and rebuild, including demolition of existing cabinets, tile, and a pantry wall; subfloor preparation; custom cabinet installation with laser-level layout; kitchen island build; Caesarstone countertop fabrication and installation; backsplash; and finishing details like crown molding, hardware, LED lighting, and faucet upgrade — all completed under $25,000 versus a $75,000 quote.
Project Video Video Description ▶ 0:07 Introduction: the kitchen is fully transformed, saving the homeowner $50,000 off a $75,000 quote. ▶ 0:27 Demo begins: removing cabinets secured with only a handful of screws, taking care to disconnect all appliance hoses and electrical first. ▶ 1:48 Removing the kitchen pantry and pre-cutting drywall in large chunks before taking out the framework with a reciprocating saw. ▶ 2:46 Using a demolition hammer to quickly and efficiently remove all old tile from the kitchen floor. ▶ 4:33 Removing cement backer board from the subfloor to prepare for engineered hardwood flooring installation. ▶ 6:31 Cabinet installation begins: using a laser level to find high/low spots on the floor and ceiling, then setting the first corner upper cabinet. ▶ 11:30 Installing base cabinets with plywood bases for proper height, shimming for level, and securing with cabinet screws. ▶ 17:17 Building and installing the kitchen island from three stacked cabinets, shimming for level, and fastening to the subfloor. ▶ 18:52 Installing a microwave hood combo kit and drilling cutouts for electrical and venting in the upper cabinet. ▶ 19:40 Installing cabinet hardware using a template guide for handles and drilling drawer pulls by hand. ▶ 21:45 Applying cabinet side panels with contact adhesive and cutting toe-kick panels for a clean finish. ▶ 26:26 Cutting and installing crown molding at 45-degree angles on all upper cabinets for a professional trim look. ▶ 28:10 Countertop fabrication: a physical measurement machine takes exact kitchen dimensions, then slabs are cut, edged, and polished. ▶ 35:44 Countertop installation: dry-fitting slabs, gluing seams with color-matched epoxy, clamping, and polishing the seams smooth. ▶ 41:25 Final steps: sealing the sink rim, caulking all cabinet seams, adjusting cabinet door alignment, and upgrading to LED recessed lighting. ▶ 44:26 Project complete: gold faucet installed with no leaks, and the fully transformed kitchen is revealed.
