Mission Creep

In installing my new back splash in my galley, I removed the stove cover to have access to caulk the counter seam.  My stove is the old fashioned type that sits on top of the counter with a 2" lid.  I'd like one of those that sits flush with the counter but this one works great so I have no plans to replace it.


In removing it, I discovered the hinges are rusty.  Very rusty.  And ugly.  I removed the cooktop cover too and discovered a lot of rust in the pan under the burners.  So, I treated the rust with de-ruster, sanded it a bunch and got some high heat paint.  After masking off all the business parts of the burners and counter, I sprayed the pan to protect it from further rust.  I also painted the lid hinges with the bronze paint and oiled them so now they are not nearly as ugly.

I'm not sure why there was so much rust.  I guess it is just the humidity in the air over time.  There was no spill-over mess in the pan.

I finished installing the new faucet and soap holder.  I didn't need to change the water supply lines but the new faucet water lines stick down whereas the old faucet went clear up to the counter.  Being flexible pipe, I just made a bigger curve.  It went in easily.  They give clear instructions.  I like the cleaner look of the single hole installation.  I found a plastic hole cover at Lowes that fit the 3rd hole perfectly.

Cabinet handles and hooks put back on and the galley is back together.  I still need to reattach the spice/towel rack to the wall. I like the matching hardware look a lot better.   The van needs a good cleaning.