How To Remove Kitchen Bulkhead

How to Remove a Kitchen Bulkhead

A kitchen bulkhead is a partition that separates the kitchen from the rest of the house. It can be a structural element of the house, or it can be decorative. If you're remodeling your kitchen, you may want to remove the bulkhead to create a more open and spacious feel. ### Safety First Before you start, turn off the power to the kitchen at the breaker box. If the bulkhead is a structural element of the house, you'll need to hire a professional to remove it. Otherwise, you can do it yourself with the following tools: * Reciprocating saw * Pry bar * Drywall saw * Hammer * Nails ### Removing the Bulkhead 1.

Cut the drywall:

Use the reciprocating saw to cut around the perimeter of the bulkhead. Be careful not to cut into the ceiling or the floor. 2.

Remove the drywall:

Use the pry bar to remove the drywall from the studs. 3.

Cut the studs:

Use the reciprocating saw to cut the studs that are supporting the bulkhead. 4.

Remove the studs:

Use the pry bar to remove the studs from the wall. 5.

Finish the drywall:

Use the drywall saw to cut a new piece of drywall to fit the hole in the wall. 6.

Install the drywall:

Use the hammer and nails to install the new drywall. 7.

Finish the wall:

Apply joint compound to the seams around the new drywall and sand it smooth. 8.

Paint the wall:

Paint the wall to match the rest of the kitchen. ### Tips * If the bulkhead is a structural element of the house, you'll need to hire a professional to remove it. * Be careful not to cut into the ceiling or the floor when you're cutting the drywall. * Wear safety glasses and gloves when you're using power tools. * If you're not comfortable removing the bulkhead yourself, you can hire a handyman or a contractor to do it for you.