Yesterday I covered the prelims to the counter change.
Today, you get to see the results!
Firstly: Clearing the counter of all my
junk stuff essential cooking items.
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Note the test tile - I still couldn't peel it up! |
Next: Peeling up the old counter top. It's nice that it was relatively easy to get up, but a little scary at the same time...
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my little helper |
Remove all loose paint, goo, splinters, dust, grime (not that there would
ever be grime in my kitchen) and clean the surfaces. Then prime and paint the edging. I chose to match the cabinet paint rather than try and match the tiles.
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freshly painted edges |
Lay the tile, cutting with a utility knife to fit (try not to slice open your finger, ahem). I decided to use quarter round painted white around the back under the back splash.
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painting the quarter round |
This is all very hard work. My little helper worked so hard that he fell asleep during his lunch break.
Finally - the painted parts are painted, the tile is installed, the quarter round is in, the cracks are caulked, edges are sealed with silicone...
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look at that! |
And the counter is done! DONE! I still have to do the back splash (and the counter by the sink...) but this part of the counter is DONE.
Isn't it pretty? <sigh> I'm so smitten!
1 comment:
Good job! Your kitchen looks so light and airy now. You should be very proud of yourself!
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