Refinishing kitchen cabinets is a great alternative to just going out and buying new ones. It is not only much cheaper, but also much faster.
Is it possible to do it yourself? Absolutely, but you need a certain level of experience and also a bit of time.
I’ll be honest: don’t do this job if you don’t have some free time. Even if you are experienced, it will take up a significant portion of your schedule. However, the financial savings can definitely make this project worthwhile.
The great thing about renovating kitchen cabinets is that these appliances are the most vital part of your overall kitchen design. So simply getting the cabinets you want is often enough to achieve the kitchen style you want. How can you make sure your efforts are a success?
It’s no secret that replacing your cabinets can cost you an arm and a leg, and many people just can’t do it for financial reasons. This makes restoring them the only option.
However, there is a prerequisite for kitchen cabinet refinishing: your cabinets must be at least in serviceable condition. If they are falling apart, you will obviously have to bite the bullet and get new ones.
The truth is, most of the time, they will still be in decent condition in terms of their build, with only the design needing repair. Very rarely do you need to replace them because they are falling apart at the seams, because let’s be honest, for the most part they just sit there.
It’s not like they go through a lot of abuse. They take a beating in terms of paint and style, so refinishing your kitchen cabinets could be the answer.
Before you begin, be sure to check your cabinet floors carefully, as they are sometimes prone to rot. If so, you’ll need new cabinets. This must be done before starting work.
Once you’ve determined what you can do to keep them in good shape, it’s time to choose your new style. There are plenty of different colors and finishes to choose from to get the look you want, so you don’t have to worry about being limited with your style options.
Simply go online, have a set budget you won’t go off of for your kitchen cabinet restoration project, and you’ll come up with more than enough ideas for the best cabinets. You can generate ideas much faster than going to the hardware store, as there will be so many more options online.