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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Keeps Costs Down
By Joel F Morningstar
It frequently happens that a homeowner who enjoys watching the
very popular home improvement shows on TV or who loves to flip
through the many home renovation magazines published today, can
really get the urge to remake their kitchen.
However, for most people, doing a complete overhaul of their
kitchen is just not feasible because of the expense. The good
news is that kitchen cabinet refacing offers a viable and affordable
alternative that can deliver a fresh look to outdated cabinets.
The Kitchen Is The Heart Of Your Home
The good news is that undertaking a cabinet refacing project
is considerably less expensive than doing a complete remodel of
the entire kitchen. At the same time, another benefit to cabinet
refacing is that the kitchen will be out of commission for a much
shorter period of time. Homeowners can still enjoy getting an
updated, fresh and new look to the room that is the heart of the
home for most people.
Kitchen cabinet refacing has gotten to be a more and more popular
way for homeowners to enjoy an updated look to their kitchens,
even though they couldn’t afford to do a complete kitchen renovation
and go to the extreme of putting in new custom kitchen cabinets
and all new appliances as well. Doing cabinet refacing is a good
alternative that can help a homeowner get more enjoyment from
their environment while doing their daily meal preparation and
at the same time feel good about the money they didn’t spend.
The Process Of Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Refacing the cabinets in your kitchen typically will involve
covering the current exteriors of the kitchen cabinet framework
with a new laminate type of surface. In addition, the fronts of
the kitchen cabinet doors and kitchen drawers are then replaced
by new doors and drawer fronts, which come in many various designs
and finishes.
By choosing cabinet refacing, you can even review your options
and have the fronts for the drawers and cabinets custom made if
you so desire, and the cost will still be a fraction of what it
would cost to install completely new kitchen cabinets.
There are many options for cabinet refacing. The most inexpensive
option is simply to paint or stain the cabinetry and the kitchen
cabinet doors and drawers. In addition, you can add new kitchen
cabinet hardware to further freshen and update the look and in
many cases these simple changes are enough to make a dramatic
difference in a kitchen that is looking old and outdated.
Renovating Your Kitchen In A Much Shorter Time With Refacing
Since most homeowners find that they are satisfied with the current
layout of their kitchens, especially if the kitchen was well-designed
to begin with, it really makes no sense to pull out the original
cabinets anyway. On top of the cost for such a substantial kitchen
renovation, completely replacing cabinets from scratch also renders
the kitchen virtually useless, sometimes for weeks or months at
a time.
Since doing kitchen cabinet refacing doesn’t require having major
construction done in the home, nor does it require taking out
old cabinets, installing new ones, or replacing the kitchen countertops,
this type of renovation can often be finished in just a few days,
instead of several weeks.
Most of the time, the homeowner doesn’t even have to remove all
of the things that are stored in the cabinets and the drawers,
thus simplifying the whole project for everyone involved.
About the Author:
Joel F Morningstar has written a number of articles on home improvement, home decor, backyard ideas, gardening
and landscaping including
Air Purifier Dehumidifier,
Handyman Home Services,
Front Yard Landscape,
Fast Growing Trees,
Stone Walkway,
Big Backyard,
Deck Ideas,
Lawn And Garden.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Facts About Kitchen Cabinets....
What are ways I can save money when renovating my kitchen cabinets?
The easiest way to save money is to keep
the base of the cabinets and simply change out the doors and hardware.
You would be surprised at how your kitchen will look with new
cabinet doors. You can also save a lot of money by purchasing
refurbished or overstock cabinets.
If you really want to save money on the
cabinets themselves, you can find a local recycling group or program.
Many people will give away their old cabinets. With a little bit
of sandpaper and new hardware you can have the look of a remodeled
kitchen without paying the high prices associated with purchasing
new cabinets.
Another great way to save money is to install
the cabinets yourself. This comes with a warning though. If you
do not have the right equipment or tools and the knowledge needed
to install cabinets, this option may not be best for you.
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