Kitchen Remodel

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Kitchen Remodel

July 11, 2019, 06:57:13 pm

In between fixing my air tank sending unit, I finished up our kitchen remodel. Took out the corian sink, cooktop and white microwave and put in all stainless steel. Sink, faucet, Furrion Range, Sharp Micro/Convection. Wife is much happier now !

Before and After pics.

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Reply #1 – July 11, 2019, 08:13:42 pm

Nice job Mark! Furrion makes some nice products!

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Reply #2 – July 18, 2019, 03:34:11 pm

Nice job! I like the Furrion range. We don't like baking in the convection oven.
John M

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Reply #3 – July 18, 2019, 03:48:18 pm

Happy Wife = Happy Life!

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Reply #4 – April 19, 2020, 04:48:11 pm

Looks great! Do you remember which sink you used? I did a remodel in a Winnebago and put in teak countertops and an undermount stainless single bowl. It was a HUGE upgrade. I'm not keen on tearing out the Corian just yet so it'll need to be self rimming right now.

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Reply #5 – April 19, 2020, 05:36:21 pm

I got at at Home Depot. I believe that it was their brand (Glacier Bay), and if my memory is correct, it was a 25" 4 hole model. I used 3 for the faucet and 1 for the filtered water.
Be prepared......that Corian was a bear to cut. Used a jig saw and a reciprocation saw with aggressive blades. It was a pretty tight fit underneath for the sink clamps, but it does fight. Several choice words and some bleeding knuckles, but got it done.

Very happy with the finished product. The wife loves the larger single basin versus the two smaller ones.

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Reply #6 – April 20, 2020, 07:23:36 pm

Mark,
Did you lose one drawer to install the Furrion Stove Top and Oven? I know Furrion makes a microwave also. Did you not like it?
John M.

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Reply #7 – April 20, 2020, 09:40:39 pm

Yes, we did have to loose the drawer below the range. We had the Red Devil vacuum system below the drawer. I removed the vacuum and the vented drawer front below the regular drawer. I used the regular drawer front to cover that opening. It fit just right.
I chose the microwave/convection because it was a direct replacement for the existing unit. I was able to use the same mounting plate that was there. Made for a pretty easy install.

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Reply #8 – April 21, 2020, 09:43:38 am

Mark how difficult was it for you to replace the microwave? There's been some discussion in the past about how removing it is a nightmare versus not too hard just takes two people. What was your experience on it? What model number did you get? I don't need a new microwave yet mine still works, but if it does die and I want to replace it with the same one.
Thanks

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Reply #9 – April 22, 2020, 10:14:14 pm

It was a Sharp 1818lsy model. It used the same mounting plate as the unit I replaced. It wasn't super hard, did it by myself. It was a little heavy but not terrible. There were a couple of hard to find screws in the upper vent area. Other than that, a direct replacement.

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Reply #10 – April 22, 2020, 11:29:55 pm

Quote from: MarkC – April 22, 2020, 10:14:14 pm

It was a Sharp 1818lsy model.

I am not finding that model number, Sharp 1818lsy. Is that the right model number? Can you posibly post a link to it or the store you bought it from?

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Reply #11 – April 23, 2020, 07:08:34 am

Quote from: Jack L – April 22, 2020, 11:29:55 pm

I am not finding that model number, Sharp 1818lsy. Is that the right model number? Can you posibly post a link to it or the store you bought it from?

Jack,
I found this at Home Depot and Sharp website.
John M.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sharp-1-1-cu-ft-Over-the-Range-Convection-Microwave-Oven-in-Stainless-Steel-R1881LSY/308703263

R1881LSY 1.1 Cu Ft Stainless Steel Convection Microwave

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Reply #12 – April 23, 2020, 07:22:47 am

Jack, most of the over the range model of microwaves are the same size and will fit. we took the old white one out and replaced with one from Lowes. I kept watching their display model because they change out displays every few months. It was normally priced at 500.00 plus and they wanted 450 since it was a display. I looked it over and found 2 small dents in left side that you can't see, showed the salesman and offered 300.00 then I got my 5% discount when I checked out. It fit the hole perfect and most importantly the DW likes it. BTW it is a Samsung
Chris

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Reply #13 – April 23, 2020, 02:13:46 pm

Here is an Amazon link
Amazon.com: 1.1 Cu. Ft. 850W Over-The-Range Convection Microwave Oven in...

They also have it at Applianceconnection.com

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Reply #14 – April 23, 2020, 02:44:14 pm

Quote from: MarkC – April 20, 2020, 09:40:39 pm

Yes, we did have to loose the drawer below the range. We had the Red Devil vacuum system below the drawer. I removed the vacuum and the vented drawer front below the regular drawer. I used the regular drawer front to cover that opening. It fit just right.
I chose the microwave/convection because it was a direct replacement for the existing unit. I was able to use the same mounting plate that was there. Made for a pretty easy install.

Wasn't the grill in your "before" picture the air return for your furnace? Where did you re-route that?

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Reply #15 – April 23, 2020, 03:44:52 pm

Hard to tell in the finished picture but I have the drawer front stand off about a 1/2" from the cabinet. Used the furnace for a week here in Colorado and had no issues. Also, the way the range sits into the cabinet it has plenty of open air space around it to draw in air if needed.
I may be wrong, but I believe that the furnace combustion air may be drawn in from outside. Someone with more knowledge may be of help on this.

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Reply #16 – June 01, 2020, 11:19:15 pm

I replaced my micro with a Sharp from Lowes. It has to be a zero open door and it was a 2 person job. there is a hidden screw holding the old microwave under the cover in the cabinet next to it

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Reply #17 – June 02, 2020, 08:10:56 am

I've toyed with the idea of replacing the sink, also. Can anyone explain to me what the intended purpose of the small sink is supposed to be? I have no idea.

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Reply #18 – June 02, 2020, 09:01:33 am

It's there to isolate (things) one job from another. Some folks prefer them where others like a single, bigger sink..........just a matter of preference

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Reply #19 – June 02, 2020, 09:16:40 am

Quote from: MarkC – April 23, 2020, 03:44:52 pm

I may be wrong, but I believe that the furnace combustion air may be drawn in from outside. Someone with more knowledge may be of help on this.

The Atwood propane furnaces recirculate inside air. Air for the burner is outside as is exhaust.

see ya
ken

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Reply #20 – June 02, 2020, 02:18:54 pm

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Reply #21 – June 02, 2020, 02:22:34 pm

Samsung convection microwave from Lowe's! Just about any microwave will fit if it is 29.75 inches or close to 30 inches. If you prop something under the microwave, it is doable by ones self. Just look for the screws that are hidden up above and you should be good to go. Took around an hour to do ours! Happy wife!

To add to Joe's post these microwaves are the ones called over the range models--All that I looked at and measured were the same dimension
Chris

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Reply #22 – June 02, 2020, 11:38:43 pm

Chris; yes, and they only made 2 sizes, a nominal 30 inch and a special 36 inch! Just to clarify! lol

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Reply #23 – June 03, 2020, 04:01:36 pm

My guru buddy raves over his halogen

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Reply #24 – June 04, 2020, 06:38:25 pm

Quote from: GleamB – June 02, 2020, 08:10:56 am

I've toyed with the idea of replacing the sink, also. Can anyone explain to me what the intended purpose of the small sink is supposed to be? I have no idea.

I've always preferred one large sink also, much easier to wash cookie sheets, cutting boards, and other big stuff. I found a nice dish drain for that section. It fits perfect and the only place I've been able to find one is The Do It Yourself Center. You can't see it very well here, but it works great. It's only ever moved when cleaning the sink.

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