# Kitchen Remodel.....Completed!! Finally **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 16, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952 "2009-10-16T07:46:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/61 "2009-11-03T13:19:04Z")
> [@SilverGT](#): > > I was going to run copper but it meant i had to demolish my whole 2nd floor bathroom because there is no access hole to the in wall water lines…and no way is that in my budget. so i rain one a complete line with no break inbetween the stop valve for the sink until the bottom of the basement, so if it leaks there is no way it would be able to leak in the wall. > > When i have it in the budget and i modernized the bathroom, i would run new copper lines but as of right now it does not allow me to bust up my 2nd floor bathroom :tup: That’s respectable. > [@breakstuff](#): > > I don’t think steel is available…maybe you’re thinking of cast iron??? A lot of older houses used galvanized steel piping. The problem is that the inside will wear the galv. coating off over time and lead to rusting. Today you can still buy steel P-traps, Drains, and fittings. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/62 "2009-11-05T18:55:16Z")
holy fuck 1000$ Lol? Ill do it for u for 500 lol Running copper is really easy, soldering is fairly easy as well. Post pictures!! ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/63 "2009-11-05T19:15:54Z")
this is what it currently looks like im doing the countertop and cabinet right now its only the first coat of joint compound it still has to dry so i switch over to moving the cabinet over and test fitting the countertop. ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/64 "2009-12-07T20:29:08Z")
Total renovation cost $1200 for everything. ![http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/288.jpg](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/288.jpg) ![http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/289.jpg](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/289.jpg) ![http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/290.jpg](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/290.jpg) ![http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/291.jpg](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/291.jpg) ![http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/292.jpg](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/292.jpg) ![http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/294.jpg](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/294.jpg) ![http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/295.jpg](http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/silverdroptopgt/House/295.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/65 "2009-12-08T02:30:07Z")
Who installed the cabinets? ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/66 "2009-12-08T04:51:23Z")
I reused the upper wall cabinet because we have intention of redoing all the cabinet down the line so I did wanna spend a ton of money on the. I know the cabinets aren’t perfect but they were in the budget lol. I installed them. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/67 "2009-12-08T05:19:34Z")
Why does the countertop hang over about 4"? Looks funny. Could have cut it back or brought the cabinets down and used a filler piece. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/68 "2009-12-08T05:34:59Z")
What did the before kitchen look like? When I moved in I did a similar cheap update. Replaced my counter with a $99 laminate, my floors with sheet vinyl, new sink etc… Then painted my old terrible built in cabinets white. I have a Pex story… Saturday, my wifes aunt called me because she had a leak in the hot water line to a bath tub. The plumber quoted her $9k to replace all of the plumbing in the entire house. because the former owner was apparently a DIY challenged. He knew just enough to make it work, but not even close to enough to make it right. ex. inside the breaker panel there is absolutley no room to reach a hand in and work. it is completely filled with excess wire. The problem was a crack in a $3 Pex -\> NPT fitting. 15 minutes to go buy a new one and replace it. She would not pay my $1000 bill though. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/69 "2009-12-08T05:50:43Z")
MUCH BETTER ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/70 "2009-12-08T05:59:30Z")
Are you married to an old lady? WTF decorating. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/71 "2009-12-08T06:09:43Z")
Looking good dude! ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/72 "2009-12-08T06:13:54Z")
def. looks a little better ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/73 "2009-12-08T06:31:26Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Are you married to an old lady? WTF decorating. LOL I had the same thought. ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/74 "2009-12-08T06:52:11Z")
> [@Jagermeister](#): > > Why does the countertop hang over about 4"? Looks funny. > > Could have cut it back or brought the cabinets down and used a filler piece. the old existing countertop went out that far so what i did was just measured the existing counter top i believed there was a old spice rack that was there when we moved in and we took it out because when we open the fridge the cats couldnt get through…and my wife loves cats and treats them like babies…so she told me to take it off so the cars can move around the fridge door when i have that open. lol ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/75 "2009-12-08T06:53:28Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Are you married to an old lady? WTF decorating. lol maybe. ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/76 "2009-12-08T06:54:44Z")
[quote=“drvnkd,post:68,topic:74952"”] What did the before kitchen look like? When I moved in I did a similar cheap update. Replaced my counter with a $99 laminate, my floors with sheet vinyl, new sink etc… Then painted my old terrible built in cabinets white. I have a Pex story… Saturday, my wifes aunt called me because she had a leak in the hot water line to a bath tub. The plumber quoted her $9k to replace all of the plumbing in the entire house. because the former owner was apparently a DIY challenged. He knew just enough to make it work, but not even close to enough to make it right. ex. inside the breaker panel there is absolutley no room to reach a hand in and work. it is completely filled with excess wire. The problem was a crack in a $3 Pex -\> NPT fitting. 15 minutes to go buy a new one and replace it. She would not pay my $1000 bill though. [/quote] there is some before picture of it on the previous page ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/77 "2009-12-08T07:10:26Z")
> [@SilverGT](#): > > there was a old spice rack that was there when we moved in and we took it out because when we open the fridge the cats couldnt get through You really removed a storage fixture from your kitchen so as not to, for a few seconds, inconvenience your cats?!?! ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/78 "2009-12-08T10:24:22Z")
that how we do newman. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/79 "2009-12-08T10:48:24Z")
> [@SilverGT](#): > > there is some before picture of it on the previous page heh… The green really made those tiles pop… Are they “star dust”? ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952/80 "2009-12-08T11:01:19Z")
> [@SilverGT](#): > > this is what it currently looks like im doing the countertop and cabinet right now > > its only the first coat of joint compound it still has to dry so i switch over to moving the cabinet over > and test fitting the countertop. So did you ever put in a new header to make up for removing the 2x4’s? Any pictures of that during the process? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kitchen-remodel-completed-finally/74952.md?page=5)