How to Remodel a Kitchen from START to FINISH (A DIY, Step-by-Step Guide That Can Save You $30,000!)

Learn How to Remodel a Kitchen from Start to Finish with this DIY step-by-Step guide! And if you need any tools to complete your kitchen remodel, check out Ridgid: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Pow... Below are the tools and materials I used to Remodel my Kitchen from Start to Finish: Flooring: Grinding Wheel (to remove mortar): https://amzn.to/41uhUAq Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT membrane: https://amzn.to/3YKBk2O Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT Membrane Primer (for plywood subfloor): https://amzn.to/4mfnKOU Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT heating cables: https://amzn.to/4mdmvji Thermostat for DITRA-HEAT system: https://amzn.to/3H63Plm Modified thin-set mortar (ANSI A118.11 for plywood, A118.1 for DITRA): https://amzn.to/3F04K6p 12"x24" porcelain tiles: allen + roth Earthy Natural Beige 12-in x 24-in Matte Porcelain Tile leveling spacers: https://amzn.to/42UO1KT Grout (sanded or unsanded, depending on joint width): https://amzn.to/42WeGH9 Grout and Tile Sealer (optional, depending on plywood condition): https://amzn.to/458lAdP Digital multimeter (to test cable resistance): https://amzn.to/43f23po Trowels (1/2"x1/2” square notch trowel): https://amzn.to/4iY0hPl Mixing bucket(s) - Just grab these at your local big box store. Tile Snap Cutter: https://amzn.to/3F7Nooa Tile Cutting Wheel: https: https://amzn.to/3GRKAvY Grout float: https://amzn.to/45avYSm Rubber mallet: https://amzn.to/4dfr4Wh Cabinets: Laser Level: https://amzn.to/4mS75RT Cabinet Hardware Jig: https://amzn.to/4mO1FXY Cabinet Hardware: https://amzn.to/443l7IW Countersink Bit: https://amzn.to/4kU3alE Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/43BXxDa Drill: https://amzn.to/43KB0CQ Brad Nailer: Ridgid 18 Gauge GRK White Cabinet Screws: https://amzn.to/3SFXNup Water Filter: Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mkEFPl Website: https://bit.ly/4l8XlRd Any Kitchen Remodel can really be broken down into 6 main Steps: Step 1: Planning Planning your kitchen remodel is likely on one the highest ROI things that you can do to ensure that your project goes well. If you plan out your kitchen thoroughly before you every pull out a hammer, your project will likely go 10x smoother. Step 2: Demolition and Rough-in After planning out your kitchen, it's time to demolish the existing kitchen to give yourself a clean slate to work from. Before you can start putting the kitchen back together, you will need to complete the "rough-in" installation for all of your appliances, plumbing fixtures, etc. Depending on the complexity of your kitchen, you MAY want to consider hiring a plumber or electrician for these rough-ins. Step 3: Flooring Installation Prepare the Subfloor, Install the Uncoupling Membrane, Install the Tiles, and finally, Grout and Seal the Tiles Step 4: Cabinet Installation 1. Setting the Ledger Board When installing your wall cabinets, it is extremely important that you have a level ledger board to set the cabinets upon. This ledger board is typically a 2"x4" piece of lumber and it is temporarily attached the wall so that it is perfectly level. 2. Finding the "High Point" of the Kitchen Floor To find the hight point, establish a level line on the wall of the kitchen. Next, measure from the floor to the level line in a few locations in your kitchen. The smallest dimension measured indicates that the floor is the highest in that location. This will be the "high point" in the kitchen and will establish the mounting height for the base cabinets. 3. Using a Cabinet Hardware Jig The last thing you want to do is spend thousands of dollars on cabinets and then botch up the cabinet hardware installation. I highly recommend the use of a $10 cabinet hardware jig to take all of the stress out of measuring. Step 5: Counter Installation In my opinion, this step is best left to the professionals. Step 6: Punch List This includes things like plugging in appliances, installing crown molding, etc. I sincerely hope that this video is helpful as you try and navigate your own DIY kitchen remodel. I truly hope that you project turns out great. Thank you for watching! Please Follow me on Instagram: @atimprovements Consider Checking out my Blog: Atimprovements.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Planning your Kitchen Remodel 03:20 - Existing Kitchen Demolition and Rough-ins 04:38 - How to Install Kitchen Tile Floor (Heated!) 21:07 - How to Install Kitchen Cabinets 39:00 - Kitchen Counters - Everything you NEED to know 47:55 - Final Touches / Punch List 52:00 - Final Kitchen Result and Cost Guess *All content on the Andrew Thron Improvements YouTube channel reflects my own opinions. Please seek out guidance of professionally trained and licensed individuals before making any decisions. Links in description may be affiliate links #waterfilter #waterdrop #waterdropfilter #waterpurifier #tanklessro #diy