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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing For Cheaper Renovation
By Joel F Morningstar
At some point, it seems that most homeowners reach the stage
where their kitchen becomes so outdated, dingy and flat out ugly
that they just don't even want to walk into the space again, let
alone use it on a daily basis.
Some people just put up with their old and tired kitchens, thinking
that they have to have an enormous budget to begin tackling the
problem. However, doing kitchen cabinet refacing is a wonderful
alternative to completely gutting the kitchen and refacing only
costs a fraction of a complete renovation, yet can deliver an
entirely new look and feel.
Love The Layout, Hate The Outdated Look
Many times, homeowners have a set-up in their kitchen that they
enjoy and that is functional, with regard to the layout of the
cabinet and how the appliances are placed in the space.
However, they are not pleased with the outdated look of the kitchen
cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Refacing cabinets is a viable
option in these situations because the cost is much lower than
replacing the entire kitchen cabinet or having custom kitchen
cabinets made.
Cabinet Refacing Saves Costs On Kitchen Renovation
On top of being able to save money in the kitchen project, cabinet
refacing is also a project that is a lot simpler to undertake
than ripping out the current cabinets and starting from scratch
with a set of new kitchen cabinets. Anytime that the cabinetry
in the kitchen is replaced completely, the kitchen is essentially
torn apart and in most cases a kitchen renovation project of this
scope will end up going on for weeks.
When a kitchen renovation involves installing new kitchen cabinets,
everything from the old cabinets must also be removed and relocated
until the new cabinets are installed. So, in addition to the additional
expense and time involved, there is also a great deal more hassle
for the homeowner when the kitchen is refitted with new or custom
kitchen cabinets.
Updating The Appearance Of Existing Kitchen Cabinets
When a homeowner decides to review their options for refacing
their existing kitchen cabinets, the first thing that is done
is that the cabinet exterior structure receives a new coat of
paint or stain, or a layer of laminate in order to improve the
appearance of the foundation of the structure that is visible.
If the existing cabinets are in good shape and the refacing of
the doors and drawers will be done to match the same color already
being used, then this step can sometimes be skipped.
There is a huge variety of choices in terms of the types of finishes
and decor styles that homeowners can choose from when they have
kitchen cabinet refacing done and this process can yield just
about any look and feel a homeowner wants for their kitchen. It
all just comes down to their design choices.
As a final touch, most people also replace the kitchen cabinet
hardware, which can further enhance the new look. Visit www kitchen
cabinets com for some great ideas.
About the Author:
Joel F Morningstar has written a number of articles on home improvement, home decor, backyard ideas, gardening
and landscaping including
Handyman Home Services,
Miniature Fruit Trees,
Front Yard Landscape,
Fast Growing Trees,
Stone Walkway,
Big Backyard,
Deck Ideas.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Facts About Kitchen Cabinets....
I want custom kitchen cabinets. How much will that cost me?
If you want custom kitchen cabinets you are
definitely going to pay for them. Basic cabinet setups that you
can purchase from a dealer will run you around $4000-$5000. Semi-custom
cabinets will cost around $8000 to $10,000.
Complete customization will cost you well
over $16,000 because each cabinet is being handcrafted to fit
your kitchen specifically. Some people have to have custom built
cabinets because of the layout of their kitchen.
If you can combine the basic cabinets with
those that absolutely must be custom made, you will be saving
a lot of money.
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