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Great Ways To Give Your Old Cabinets A New Look |
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Cupboards are everywhere, but regardless of their station, all cabinets serve one purpose: storage.
Some cabinets require less usage. A curio cabinet or trophy case is a good example of this particular cabinet. We put items in these cabinets that we want to look at on a regular basis, but we don’t tend to use these cabinets very often. We don’t open and close them very much. However, some cabinets see a lot of action. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets get lots of action. It doesn’t really matter what you have in your cabinets. What is important is to realize that sooner or later, you will have to make some minor repairs to keep your cabinets looking great.
Probably, the most expense way to restore old cabinets is to remove and replace. Be aware, though, that there are several issues to consider when buying new cabinets. Wood will obviously cost more than most other materials. However, it is usually more attractive and longer lasting. The overall design of the cabinets as well as the number of cabinets will also play a large factor in the price of the cabinets. As the artistry or architecture of the cabinet gets more complicated, the price rises. For example, a simple flat door design may cost as little as $40 per door, whereas a more complicated door with even a few etchings may be as much as $100 per door. Design matters when you are on a tight budget.
Refacing is another way to restore old cabinets without “tearing down the house”. This process only involved the removal and replacement of the facing of the drawers and cabinets and does not involve removing any of the frame work. The cost for such a renovation is substantially lower than new cabinets, and the finished product is produced much quicker. Refacing can be performed in approximately three days, whereas complete replacement of cabinets can take as long as a couple of months. However, just as in replacement cabinetry, extricate design will cost more.
If your budget does not allow for the replacement or restoration of new cabinets, there are still things you can do to make your cabinets look new again. New knobs and drawer pulls are relatively inexpensive and can make a world of difference in the overall look and feel of the cabinetry. If you don’t get quite the look you were after, try also replacing the hinges. New hinges will also make your cabinet doors look better and brighter.
For a little more money, try painting or refinishing your wooden cabinets. You don’t have to remove all the old paint or stain before repainting or staining. You can sand the cabinets and drawers (everything that can be seen) just enough for paint or stain to stick to it. (Read the directions carefully if you choose to restain. Staining may require extra preparation.) If you are painting, be sure to you a primer before applying the final coat of paint. This will ensure that the paint will adhere to the cabinetry.
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