Planning For A New Kitchen Island
I have got to say, having a kitchen island or in other
words a centrally located countertop in your kitchen, is one of the best
things, anyone could possibly have in their kitchen. They are usually
easy to access and on special occasions, can allow multiple people to
perform different tasks in the kitchen.
If you are going to run any electrical, for light switches, electrical
outlets or any other kitchen appliances, this will require installing
new electrical conduit underneath your floor. If you have a raised
foundation, you can consider yourself lucky.
The raised foundation is an electrical contractor's dream come true and
almost anything can be installed or moved from the crawl space access
area. If there is enough room to maneuver around safely, underneath the
home, sometimes dirt might need to be removed, before the contractor can
even wiggle his way underneath your home and this could cost you even
more money on your kitchen remodeling project.
Now the big problem for your new kitchen island would be if you had a
concrete foundation. Especially if you have a concrete foundation with a
post-tension house foundation system. You're not allowed to cut your
concrete floor in these homes and they should be marked at one of the
corners, on the garage floor.
A section of the concrete floor will need to be cut and removed, in
order to install your new electrical conduit under the floor. It's the
only way to get electricity to a kitchen island that is standing in the
center of your kitchen.
Think about this, while you're planning your new kitchen. These costs,
can play an important factor in your kitchen remodeling process.
Anything that you can possibly think of, is going to help you
financially and emotionally. You should plan on solving any possible
problems before you start the project.