Install backsplash
The kitchen is a great workspace, but it’s a little bland. Dawn has always wanted a backsplash but she thinks installing one in such a large area might be difficult.
The traditional way to install a backsplash involves applying thinset adhesive, which is a bit messy, and would be involved for a relatively large area.
We’re going to skip that step and use SimpleMat from Custom Building Products. It’s a double-adhesive mat that sticks to the drywall.
SimpleMat simplifies backsplash installation because you just stick tiles on it and add pre-mixed SimpleGrout, also from Custom Building Products. The result is a beautiful view that Dawn can see from her living room.
Install Ceiling Medallion
We turned our attention from Dawn’s kitchen and helped out in other areas as well. Like the dining room, which had an eyesore of its own on the ceiling.
Ceiling medallions give light fixtures some pizzazz. But in this case, adding one also saves us some drywall work because we’re covering holes.
Installing a ceiling medallion couldn’t be easier. We just apply Titebond Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive to the back of the medallion and glue it up there. Then we caulk around the medallion.
Once the medallion is in place, we just reinstall the light fixture and attach it to the ceiling box.
We also:
- Built shelving and added a door to the pantry
- Painted the walls and ceiling
- Installed crown molding
- Installed a new sink
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Further Reading
- Kitchen Renovation for First Time Homeowners
- Home Buying Tips for First Time Homeowners
- How to Install a Backsplash with SimpleMat