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u2190 Kitchen2 Vol.19: Floor Finishing u00b7 Series Index u00b7 Kitchen2 Vol.21: IH Cooktop Installation u2192
u270fufe0f Originally published: 2017-02-04 / ud83dudd04 Updated: May 8, 2026
2026 Update u2014 Kitchen Floor Finishing, IH Cooktop, and Built-in Dishwasher
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Once the floor repairs were done, it was time to lay the cushion floor finish. After that came the IH cooktop installation, and finally the big project: fitting the built-in dishwasher. Installing a dishwasher is one of the most advanced tasks in kitchen DIY. ^ ^
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Kitchen CF work involves many cutouts u2014 around drains, the dishwasher opening, and the cooktop area u2014 which takes time. The secret is careful templating.
CF Installation Steps
- u2460 Measure the floor shape using template material (scrap CF or cardboard)
- u2461 Cut openings slightly smaller, then trim to fit on-site
- u2462 Apply double-sided flooring tape to the substrate
- u2463 Position the CF, then press down evenly
- u2464 Roll out air bubbles with a flooring roller
- u2465 Install base molding and transition strips to finish
Choose a water- and oil-resistant CF for kitchens. Renovation-grade CF has a thin backing and is easier to lay over an existing floor.
Now to the Step-by-Step u2014 Transition Strip Finishing
Hi, it’s DIY Dad! ^ ^
Today is the end of the coldest season. Tomorrow marks the start of spring u2014 finally! ^ ^
Continuing with the 1F kitchen renovation. The cushion floor has been laid. But right now there’s a small height difference where the CF ends u2014 equal to the CF thickness.
^ The height step at the CF edge.
^ The step from another angle. Catching your foot on it actually hurts. >_<
I’ll cover the step with a transition strip. The strip is glued down with wood glue. Since I can’t position it precisely while it’s sliding around, I hold it in place with masking tape while the glue sets.
^ The transition strip.
^ Transition strip in place. It’s a little rough around the edges, but overall it looks pretty good. ^ ^
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Visiting a showroom to see the real thing in person helps avoid the “this isn’t what I expected” problem. Most showrooms are free to visit, so make good use of them. ^ ^
That’s all for today! (^^)/~~~
ud83dudcda Kitchen 2 Renovation Series u2014 20 of 45
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