jaxpaboo

jaxpaboo t1_iy42qvz wrote

This is a temporary setup and 'looks' are obviously aren't important here. Not sure why you want to frame in the bottom area or the sides.

If it was me I would just move the shelf you have there down to the height you want. Go ahead and just move that trim wood above and below the shelf down to where you want it.

Dishwasher isn't that heavy and that board looks strong enough to me.

I'd also consider just pushing the dishwasher to one side and then you have 8" of storage space that you can work with.

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jaxpaboo t1_iu1ep86 wrote

Top 'piece' with the black disc (with screw in middle) is movable by design. Make note of it's current position and untighten screw. Move the piece about foot away keeping upwards pressure on the door.

You will now be able to maneuver the bottom peg into the bottom hinge. Slide piece back to original position and tighten screw.

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jaxpaboo t1_iu0mzwd wrote

Those pipes are flexible and being held in with small screwed in clamps. Go ahead an temporary remove them to get to paneling.

Looks like cabinet was installed on top of paneling. I would temporarily remove the cabinets as well. I'm guessing they are screwed in as well as opposed to be 'liquid nailed' to the wall.

Alternatively, you can try to carefully score the paneling a few times with a utility knife flush with the sides of the paneling and see if you can snap the paneling apart with a clean line.

Geez... every time I look at the picture I see more... they installed the paneling before adding the drop ceiling as well. Maybe try the score with utility knife trick there as well.

BTW... if it was me, I would just paint over it.

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jaxpaboo t1_itrvh40 wrote

Might as well replace the whole flush value assembly. I think you may need to take the tank off as well, so make sure to replace those 2 long bolts and gaskets as well.

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