Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets For a Great Kitchen Makeov

07 Sep 2018 21:04
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One of the more costly items in any kitchen remodel is the replacement of the cabinets. Many people face living with their present out dated kitchens simply because spending ten thousand dollars or more on new cabinets is simply not within their budget. However, there is a way that you can get that fresh new looking kitchen without having to replace the cabinets. Refinishing kitchen cabinets is a project that almost any homeowner can accomplish themselves for just a few hundred dollars and also face no lost time when it comes to the use of their kitchen.

If you look at your kitchen cabinets and the only thing you find you dislike about them is the finish, then you can easily remedy the problem. While the process is simple and easy, it does require quite a bit of work do be done properly. The doors will need to be removed from the cabinets, all surfaces cleaned, sanded and primed, along with the application of the new finish. Depending on whether you choose to refinish your cabinets by applying a new stained finish or a painted finish will determine the exact process you will follow.

Once you decide that refinishing your kitchen cabinets will provide you with the results you are looking for, you need to evaluate the condition of your cabinets to determine if they are structurally sound enough to last for several more years. Take a look at the cabinet boxes paying particular attention to the areas where they are joined at the corners. Insure that these joints are tight, or if not, make sure that they can be repaired and made tight once again. Check beneath the sink for any signs of water damage due to leakage from the plumbing supply or drainage systems. Now check that cabinet refinishing are warped and all drawers operate smoothly and close tightly. If you find all these items to be satisfactory, then you can proceed with refinishing your kitchen cabinets.

To achieve the best results possible in this process, first take a trip to a local kitchen design center or home improvement store and choose a finish that you like. Obtain a sample of the finish color and head for your local paint store. I like to purchase materials for this product from a paint supply store because they will normally have employees that are knowledgeable about the exact products that will produce the best results. You will spend a little more money there, but you want the best quality paint, stain, and application supplies that are available if you want to produce great results. Remember, you are saving tens of thousands of dollars by not replacing your cabinets, so spend a little more to get quality materials.

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