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First published: 2017-02-06 / Updated: May 2026
2026 Note from DIY Dad: Kitchen Floor CF, IH Cooktop, and Built-in Dishwasher
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Once the floor repair is done, it’s time for the cushion floor finishing. Then the IH cooktop, then the built-in dishwasher installation. Installing a dishwasher is advanced-level appliance DIY.
Kitchen Floor CF, IH Cooktop, and Dishwasher u2014 Overview
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Kitchen Faucets
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Take careful paper templates for CF laying; choose water and oil resistant material. IH cooktop needs a dedicated 200V circuit and proper gas line closure. Dishwasher installation involves cabinet opening work, supply/drain plumbing, dedicated power, leveling, front panel, and test run. m(_ _)m
Hi, it’s DIY Dad! Lots of photos today u2014 I’m testing whether image-heavy posts slow down page loading. Continuing the 1F kitchen renovation!
Next up: applying silicone caulking. Tools and materials: silicone caulking, masking tape.
Silicone caulking serves as both waterproofing and adhesive. There are many types u2014 for wet areas like this, I use mold-resistant silicone caulking.
Mold-resistant silicone caulking.
Procedure
- Remove the old caulking (already done in the previous step)
- Apply masking tape u2014 this is critical! The quality of your masking directly determines the quality of the finished line
- Apply the caulking
- Smooth with a finger u2014 DIY Dad always uses a finger rather than a finishing tool. The secret is to get it right in one pass; the more you touch it, the messier it gets
- Peel the masking tape before the caulking cures
- Allow to fully cure
Before re-caulking.
After re-caulking.
Before re-caulking.
After re-caulking.
Before re-caulking.
After re-caulking.
Right front of the kitchen.
Left side of the kitchen.
IH cooktop front edge.
IH cooktop front edge.
IH cooktop edge trim.
Kitchen panel.
Kitchen panel.
Kitchen panel.
Kitchen panel. There are a few slightly wavy spots here and there, but within acceptable range. Looking much cleaner! That’s all for today!
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