WHAT have WE done | TRIUMPH or TRAGEDY with the KITCHEN units. Ep 44
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This week at the château cottage, work continues with the kitchen units, but Tony has a little problem fitting together some of them to create a full unit, so takes on the task of creating he’s own units, but will it be a TRIUMPH or a TRAGEDY?
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What a craftsman you are Tony, nothing too much trouble....you have done a brilliant job.
What a great job Tom, your wife IS extraordinary. I don't Know your professions but you know a lote about construction. Brillante!!
Great work Tony, you put together an amazing kitchen for Tracey. If you want a wood countertop butcher block would work great and just use food-grade mineral oil to protect it. To you and Tracey, you have done an amazing job raising Johathan. He has had an unbelievable education working side by side with all of you. I have seen him grow into a great young man, with abilities far beyond his age. Keep up all the good and wonderful restoration of the Chateay. Mark
You are an amazing carpenter! Your wife is lucky to have you! ❤😊❤
He isn’t a carpenter you can see he watches you tube on how to do the jobs haha 😂
А как ему повезло с такой женой как Трейси.
Good Morning All, Tony I have to give it up to you and your craftmanship. You do amazing work and I love the kitchen so far. Cant wait to see it finished. Watching all these chateau channels shows me that you have to know how to do so many different things and trades in order to restore the Chateau's to their beauty, especially if you have a limited budget. You all are doing amazing work. Hello from Long Island, NY USA
Wonderful job on the cabinets, Tony! Great idea to add the drawers, Tracy! You make a good team.
Would love to see a couple of slow moving swing around 360 degree video clips of the kitchen. I don’t get a sense of where everything is in relation to everything else quite yet. Lovely cabinets!
My favorite people. Clever, constant and real. Hard working family loved your work from the beginning ❤️. Johnathan is a lucky kid learning these ethics. What a kid 😘
Just catching up here, your kitchen is definitely going to be a WOW! I have pine work tops at La Petite Maison, including the sink unit, they’re 26 years old and a yearly paint with yacht varnish has kept them good and strong and free from water marks etc. Bonne chance xx
Tracey, bet you can’t wait until you are able to put your dishes, cooking and baking and glass dishes. 😂. Tony is a miracle worker.
I said to myself that I would never give my opions on your excellent choices because they have all been spot on. But here is my "2 cents worth". Black soap stone. 1st and last time, I am sure whatever use use it will be outstanding.
I love soapstone. It's timeless...but expensive.
Stone Coat Counter Tops. Search for this on KZhead. They are so beautiful. You will be surprised. They are epoxy counter tops that look like real stone. Last for years and are not pricey.
Hi all
Мебель шикарная!
I do like the contrast of the wood color opposite the paint.👩🎨 Tracey, I thought you'd lost your mind when you picked that shade of green, but the end result really works well together.👍 I'm probably not as anxious as you, but the journey from your first episode to the present has been a long one.🚵🚵♂️🚵♀️🚵♂️🚵 Once the kitchen is complete, the cottage will be essentially done. Yahoo! What joy that will bring.🥂🍾🥂
Smelly shoes in your lovely kitchen drawers!! You guys are marvels, it will be a gorgeous kitchen, well done
Thank you very much 🥰
I was wondering about that decision myself. I do like the drawer idea for storing larger items, but a bit confused about the shoes. Wouldn’t it be great if everything in life was modular? Then we could simply remove the parts we didn’t like or need and replace them with something more suitable. Of course, we would need a craftsman like Tony around to “Frankenstein “ it together. Very fitting term for this kitchen, Tracy.
I have wooden counter tops but don’t recommend them as they require more work to keep clean and they do absorb germs, smells etc. Plus they have to be oiled from time to time. I regret putting it around the sink especially. If I may suggest a man made “Marble Look” top which is so much more hygienic and you have the aesthetic beauty it adds : the brightness in contrast to all the wood, the dark floors and walls. A light counter top will add a big plus...in my opinion (In a year I’m building a small house and that’s what I’m going for after reading dozens of magazines on what’s best 💕😂💕)
If you use an oil based finish on the wood it will not leave water marks because the wood's oil base won't absorb the water. I have several custom pieces the carpenter used an oil base on and I have never had problems with water marks.
Absolutely looking great!!! Tony awesome job. You are so blessed to have a spouse who works alongside you, and is a great compliment. Tracy works hard, as you all do. I'm so anxious to see the tile in.
I know there must be a reason we don’t see the entire kitchen-it’s frustrating not seeing what’s been done. I think black marble/slate or as the other suggested Formica. I still have Formica in my lake house and it was built in the 50’s. Looks as good as new. It’s just incredible what you have done with this house. I was so amazed by the beginnings and now near the end it is just fantastic!!
Excellent work on the cabinets, Tony!! Too bad I wasn't there to help you! Tracey - I know you are happy - I can see it on your face! The kitchen is turning out to be just gorgeous - keep up the good work. Rob
I’m sure they miss you as well. You brought so much to this project thank you😊
Thanks Rob 😊we do miss you 😊
Wow the kitchen is really coming together. Love seeing you work together so well. Jonathan is so cute with the affection being shown. Good luck with the countertops. Thank you.
I’m sure you guys can wait to see the kitchen done. I love to see Jonathan helping, he is a great helper. 👍🏻😁
What surprises me is the noise from the road nearby. For some reason one expects a more quite surrounding. Lovely work though. I envy your design and building skills!
just remember what ever your choice ..... you need a color and texture that still allows you to see mouse droppings in a second ..... .... from experience ..... where I couldn't even see the mouse !!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic job once again. You really all are the dream time. It’s going to be your dream kitchen Tracy. Mainly because of your family team work x
Tracy Tony The Kitchen is Coming On with Tony very clever fitting the kitchen units I think I would just stain with waterproof oil and I would choose Wood Work Top ❤
So excited to see the finish. Use butcher block in the counters, there is a finishing oil you rub on it. You can use a piece of slate next to the stove to put hot stuff down. Also a good idea is a piece of marble maybe 24x24, 2 feet by 2 feet, for rolling dough and making pastry dough. I love this kitchen and sending hugs to all. ❤❤❤
i would recommend marine varnish for your worktops if you are going with wood.. although having had had wood and then stone.. stone is so much better. pricey though
Don't get a wood worktop I have just had one in my kitchen and I wish I hadn't got it. I am continually wiping away water, and I still seem to have missed some and it stains black.
Ingenious problem solving! Love all the cabinets, Soapstone would look nice as countertops, working well with the floors and black wood trim and hardware. Great video. Well done.
You asked about what to use as a finish? Use what here in the US is known as spar varnish. It is a varnish that is used on boats to finish and waterproof all at the same time. I've used it on floors to both waterproof and finish them. It has proven to be a strong long-term finish. If it is possible find the oil-based version. In my case, it has been down 18 years and counting. All the while holding up quite well.
Great job, but please don't have smelly shoes in a kitchen! The thought of that turns my stomach! I love you guys, I have never seen such a hard working family! Down to earth, loving and very talented, God Bless you all! x
Glad to see you and say hi from California USA
The kitchen is looking great! It is going to be so nice and Tony is doing a fantastic job of combining all the pieces!
Tony can do it all!!
Awesome job Terry on the units. You’ve done yourself proud. In fact you’ve all done very well.
Such patience and skill! It is really looking like it was designed for this kitchen!
Your ideas and the mastery to create that idea into a beautiful item never ceases to amaze me! Tracey and Tony you are truly fantastic at everything you tackle. That kitchen is spectacular.👍🏻👏🏻
Deep drawers are great for storing all your saucepans, casserole dishes etc. Better than trying to get them out of cupboards. Looking good - mammoth effort xx
You are getting so close to comfort and relaxation, not only comfort but grandeur and well deserved - not that I imagine you will ever stop working at something! 🇦🇺
Butcher block ...is common ...or cement I have seen . But stone is the most gorgeous
You cabinet are stunning...good luck to you..you all work so hard.
Tracey, if you want those black trellues a bit shiny; put some clear bee wax on it.
Another step closer guys. Looking awesome. The cupboards are softening the green, not so dramatic as first painted.
Every time I see the kitchen, I think how much it looks like a library. You really found a treasure with so many parts that can be moved about. We've done it before and it is so satisfying!
Have wood work tops for most of the kitchen. Then put marble/quartz around the sink. Also a matching piece for rolling dough and pastry preferably in the island across from the sink.
Great craftsmanship Tony.
that tile color will show every speck of dirt
Your working wonders it's brilliant 🤗👍🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
How exciting - I can not wait to see those plates in the cabinet on the wall..Awesome!!
I can see where Terry is coming from now with those black border tiles. They would tie in with the black pillars on the units. However...it is YOUR kitchen Tracy not Terry's. If you're not convinced don't give in to him..LOL. Ref worktops...you could go for natural wood mainly but then get Tony to inset some marble/stone sections where it will take the most punishment. However don't forget anything hard will play merry wotsits with your knives when chopping.
There are a lot of different clear or colored boat paints. We used a three layer think clear boat paint for our wooden tops. It lasted for over twenty years.
What a FANTASTIC video !!!
A dark stone may complement the cabinets but may look too dark in combo with floors. Maybe just by cooktop/ range as it will withstand heat & hot pots. Butcher block would look great but pricey. Check IKEA wood tops, usually budget friendly. Any good food grade sealant will protect from water spots. Always check Emmaus & Brocantes! Used cabinets with good tops, keep tops & use cabinets for workshop/potting shed later with cheap formica tops added. Creativity is your motto!
💕Darker work surface will compliment your cupboards💕
I love the way how the kitchen is turning out! It’s absolutely beautiful!
Pan drawers are great the kitchen is looking brilliant well done
Drawers sre always a very much needed thing to have
I have a hickory wood island top and I oiled it with a food grade linseed mixed with a color. I ordered it from Milk Paint in the US.
Yacht varnish for wooden worktop. Or Danish Oil. Use Worktop cutting board. I’d go with back marble too. Or black marble with a fleck of green as in your walls.
Tony you Head Great Ideas. It Looks aweful. ❤ you and your strong Wife are a dreamteam 😊
I would really use black stone and not the shiny stuff. That would match the black accents in the kitchen. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇱🇺🙋
well it is really coming together looks great, it will look like it was designed for the cottage rather than made from second hand units... fantastic job.. xxxx
Everybody should have a Tony in their life, how quick would jobs get done?
Will you have a similar glass and metal cover over the cottage kitchen door as the chateau ? Ask Terry to brocante a source for a door shelter .
I love how the kitchen is looking!!! Congrats Tracy, Tony and Jonathan. It will be all finished before Halloween 🎃
A light stone would match the walls. easier to care for than the wood top.
I would not recommend a wooden worktop. I used a Woca worktop oil which is food safe, easy to apply - wipe on wipe off, sand with 400grit sandpaper when wet to give a super smooth slightly satin finish. Looked beautiful but certain things do mark it and I have to resend and finish every 3 years. I have granite on the rest of the units- trouble free. I am thinking of replacing the wooden worktop with a stone product and I was looking at Cesar stone as someone mentioned as a friend has it and it looks good and wears well. I would seriously only use wood on non working areas. Love your kitchen, it is already looking beautiful. Wasn't sure about the colour of the walls but love it now the units are in.
I love that your re-using what you have, love your channel.
Boiled linseed oil/ turpentine 50/ 50 is great natural wood sealer. Rub it in with wire wool and buff it up after an hour. Do it twice.
Oak work tops with Danish oil on them, you can always lightly sand them and re oil them if you ever get a mark on them
11:02 your shirt matches the paint Tracey 😊
Hallo ich freue mich sehr für euch zwei euer Küche fast fertig ist .Es ist wunder schöne eure Küche ich wünsche euch zwei wunder bare Zeit beim Koche ,Backen und zusammen Zeit zu verbringen.Ihr seit ganz tolles Paar.Super Team ich schau euch sehr gern zu .Ich wünsche mir von euch zwei mehr Videos zusehen. Liebe Grüße aus Baden Baden JULIA 😊❤
I had butcher block in a previous kitchen. It is not ideal around the sink and you need to use a cutting board to cut or you will leave scars on the wood counter. It needs to be treated with a special wood oil periodically.
Mineral oil
I have to say, I don't recommend it either.
I always use the cut out from the sink as my chopping board .It is the same as the bench top .
i have solid oak worktops, treated with 3coats of danish oil, let dry between each coat, lightly rub with wire wool. no marks easily wiped clean, water resistant etc, YES you still need to cut/chop on boards other than that i love em……
Use marble or polished stone on one unit - ideal for meal prep and it doesn’t have to be for the whole kitchen. Butcher block is lovely with its contrasting shades but it may be a) too busy on top of quite elaborate wooden kitchen you have and b) while you can protect it from water with food grade sealant, it will mark if chopped directly on it. It’s expensive too. You’ll probably find good composite wooden worktops already sealed in retailers there ( check IKEA to see what they have). You might go for a contrasting colour to the units themselves.
Waterlox is a sealer used on butcher block/wooden countertops.
Wonderful job with the cabinets. It’s really coming along. Thanks for sharing 😍😘
Possibly a modest TRI umph! Certainly an achievement with a collective Ummmmph! Behind it😅 A’bientot from Cleguerec 🇫🇷🍷🇬🇧👍
You can never have enough drawers in a kitchen these days. But not for shoes!!!!
I would recommend hard stone countertops. They're almost indestructable. Covered with a coating, easy to clean and beautiful for decades.
Exciting times. It's going to look sensational.
Wow! I would suggest you have heat impervious surfaces close to the cooker. The number of times I have put a hot pot down on stainless steel in a hurry!. We also have some slate tops breaks up the wood
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Do you have a product called Caesar stone over there? I live in Australia. Caesar stone is a manufactured stone top. Comes in a large variety of colours. I have had this in my kitchen for over ten years. Still looks brand new.
I’m in Western Australia, and I have Caesar Stone too, which still looks incredible 10 years after our renovation. It was definitely the best, affordable option , and we’d highly recommend it.
I can vouch for Caesar Stone. Beautiful product. Melbourne.
Hi guys, the kitchen looks amazing, Tony your a great craftsman, you can do anything! I think your marvellous, Tracy I love you honey you work so hard, but every woman needs a Tony in there lives ❤ this family is wonderful and Jonathan is just a joy, much love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Stella 😊
Is there anything this man can’t do? You are a genius
Beautiful kitchen, what a carpenter.
idea for the corner cupboard..use it in upstairs loo for TP and towels and cleaning supplies...love the kitchen!!
Black slate counter tops would look great!
omygoodenss tracey was using a toothbrush to clean those cupboard corner
You two are making it work, as usual. Great episode. Getting excited for the big reveal. 👏👏👏
Greetings from Russia! You are getting an incredibly beautiful house! And it is extremely gratifying to see that almost everything is done with your own hands, very carefully, with love and respect for antiquity
Osmo. We have rustic oak full stave worktops round the outside (granite on the island). Three coats of satin Osmo between light sanding and they are solid.
You’ve all worked so hard on the cottage kitchen and I just can’t wait to see it altogether!! I find most places are put together all mish mashed (As I say it.) to suit our style or our likings. You should be very proud of yourselves!!👏🏻👏🏻😍😍🥰💗💗
I have Formica worktops that look like warm marble / granite and people can’t tell the difference
Well done . The kitchen is lovely! I admire the skill in cutting down and recreating .
The kitchen is looking really good. Very exciting and Tony you are a master of carpentry and building. Great job. The best part was watching Tracy hug and show her love for Jonathan. I just had my fourth grandson and those boys are my joy. The best part of life. xx