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Marble Kitchen Countertop Installation

Project: Waterfront Warehouse Rehab, Episode 9, Part 1

Stone and tile specialist Nick Tagios returns to install the countertop on the kitchen island in the penthouse apartment. Tagios takes us through all the steps of bracing and epoxying the Pietra Cardosa marble surface.

Next, Bob checks on the trimwork being done in the back bedroom. Bob also looks on as the sliding closet doors and shelving are installed.

Finally, work is also underway in the bathroom, and Lenora Campos from Toto is on-site to show off the new fixtures that are part of Toto's Mercer suite.

Part 1: Marble Kitchen Countertop Installation: A particular kind of Italian marble-like stone, a schist called Pietra Cardosa from the area of Cardosa, Italy, is being used for the kitchen countertops. The material is fairly porous, with great abrasive resistance, but may require a bit more care than the average countertop, as it cannot be polished to a shine. Nick Tagios from Tagios Tile and Marble explains the process of attaching the countertops to the Cherry Craftline island cabinet. First, a bead of silicone caulk is laid down to adhere the stone to the wood. Next, Tagios and his crew level the top with shims. To install the bridge that will become the kitchen island's sink surround, steel bars are added between the slabs by sawing out a line that seals the bars inside with the stone-colored epoxy. Supports are attached to the sidepieces of stone and the bridge is laid between. To eliminate the line and space between the two stone slabs, a dyed two-part epoxy is added. After the epoxy dries, the counter top is sanded to remove any excess epoxy.
Part 2: Installing a Mahogany Windowsill
Part 3: Installing Bathroom Fixtures

Bob Vila heads to the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, for this project involving an abandoned warehouse built in the mid-19th century. Bob's adaptive reuse will yield three ultra-hip apartments with commercial space at street level. Project manager is Bob's oldest son, Chris Vila, who helps guide this complete rehabilitation of a beat-up building in the city that never sleeps.

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Episode 1 - Welcome to Brooklyn!
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Bob begins a project in Brooklyn, New York, in an area known as "DUMBO", or Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. With beautiful downtown Manhattan in the background, Bob delivers a brief history of Brooklyn's waterfront area. Next, he joins his son, Chris Vila, who is manager of the project, to discuss what's in store. Slated for three floors of residential space, the building will reserve its ground floor for commercial use. Jared Della Valle and Andrew Bernheimer chat with Chris about possible floor plans, while Bob talks with Jacker Beyer, of Beyer Blinder Belle, about restoring the façade.
Episode 2 - Demolition and Preservation in Brooklyn
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Bob and his son Chris tour a loft space in the nearby Sweeney Building. On top of stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge and downtown Manhattan, the building boasts a "tar beach" rooftop deck.<br> <br> David and Jed Walentas of Two Trees Development communicate their vision for the area. Back on site, demolition is underway and preservation expert Bill Higgins, of Higgins and Quasebarth, tells us more about the history of the building.
Episode 3 - Interior Demolition, Water Taxi Tour, and Framing With Metal Studs
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Interior work and demolition are progressing simultaneously. Bob and his son, the project manager Chris Vila, review three weeks' worth of progress. Work performed to date includes removing an old elevator shaft and sandblasting exposed wood and brick surfaces. A new tongue and groove plywood subfloor is being installed and basic wall framing has begun. Also, Bob takes us on a water taxi tour to learn more about the history of heavy industry along Brooklyn's waterfront.
Episode 4 - Brick Façade Restoration and Window Installation
Episode 5 - Electrical Work, Navy Yard Tour, and Insulation Install
Episode 6 - Interior Construction and Skylight Install
Episode 7 - Rooftop Work and Wood Floor Installation
Episode 8 - Marble Tile, Cherry Cabinets, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Episode 10 - Noise Reduction and Security
Episode 11 - Roof Deck and High-Tech Bathroom Features
Episode 12 - Penthouse Interior Design
Episode 13 - Brooklyn Project Wrap-Up

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