Have you ever looked at those tired looking cabinets in your kitchen or bath and thought it would be nice to just rip them out and replace them with some nice new custom cabinets? If you have, I bet it was not long after having this thought that the next thought was something to do with how doing such would cost a small fortune. There is an option that will make those cabinets look brand new at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Do it yourself cabinet refacing is an option that involves either applying a laminate over the existing cabinets and replacing the cabinet doors or simply applying a new finish to the existing cabinets.
One of the most common rooms that usually requires a major remodeling every couple of decades is the kitchen. Of course, one of the major expenses in a kitchen remodel is addressing the cabinets. However, do it yourself cabinet refacing will be extremely affordable when compared to replacing the cabinets and can possibly be the difference in being able to proceed with the remodel at all.
Whenever I speak to people about one of the projects in their kitchen, the first question is almost always, "How much does it cost to reface kitchen cabinets?" Cabinet refacing costs can be kept to a minimum if you choose to tackle the project yourself by simply refinishing the cabinets. If you do decide to handle your own cabinet project, the cost of cabinet refacing will involve just the materials themselves. The material cost of refacing cabinets in an average kitchen should run in the one hundred to one hundred and fifty dollar range. As you can see, refacing kitchen cabinets cost a fraction of what replacing the cabinets would cost.
When figuring the cost of do it yourself cabinet refacing, do not forget to factor in the cost of replacing your cabinet hardware. In all likelihood, your cabinet hinges, cabinet pulls, and drawer pulls will have also seen their better days. Even though there are major savings when you consider refacing cabinets cost, some people still try to save a few more dollars by reusing the old hinges on their newly refinished cabinets. Even if the appearance of the hinges may be okay, the installation of new self-closing hinges will save the aggravation of constantly pushing the cabinet doors shut.
So, if you are in the planning stages of an upcoming kitchen remodel, the cost of do it yourself cabinet refacing can play a major factor in the overall cost of the remodel. When you consider the cost to reface kitchen cabinets can easily save you enough money to replace that tired old refrigerator, as well as a few other items in your new kitchen, the amount of work you will put into this project will prove to be a small price to pay.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
How to Reface Kitchen Cabinets
Have you ever looked at those old, out of style cabinets in your kitchen or bath and thought it would be nice to just tear them completely out and replace them with some nice new custom cabinets? If you have, I also bet that not long after having this thought that the next thought you had was something to do with how doing such would cost a small fortune. There is an option that will make those cabinets look brand new at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Cabinet refacing cost is an option that involves simply applying a new finish to the existing cabinets. You could hire a professional painter to complete this project and still save quite a bit of money over completely replacing your cabinets. However, this is a project that can be accomplished easily by even the most novice do it yourself homeowner and doing it yourself is where you can really save thousands of dollars over the cost of cabinet replacement.
First off, I have found that the easiest way to approach a cabinet refacing
is to first remove the doors. The cabinet doors are much easier to refinish when they are laid horizontally on a flat surface. After you remove the doors, remove the hinges and cabinet pulls. If you are going to reuse the cabinet hardware, clean it all thoroughly with dish washing liquid and a toothbrush.
After removing all the door hardware (hinges and cabinet pulls), the real fun can now begin. All surfaces must be cleaned thoroughly using a good industrial strength cleaner which will remove any greasy residue that may have accumulated on the surfaces.
Once the surface is completely clean, you are ready to begin preparing the surface for the new finish. If your intent is to apply a new coat of stain to the cabinets, then you will need to remove the present finish from the wood. Today, there are many environmentally safe paint and stain removers that also have a much more pleasant odor than those of earlier years, but still do a great job of removing even the toughest finishes. If you are going this route than the general instruction would be to apply the paint and stain remover per directions on the container followed by a good sanding prior to refinishing.
If you are applying a painted finish to the your cabinets, you do not need to completely remove the present surface. After cleaning, lightly sand the surface in order to dull the old finish which provides a good surface for the adherence of the new paint.
Now that the cabinets are lightly sanded, be sure to remove all the dust from the sanding. Then apply two coats of a high quality primer allowing at least 24 hours between each coat and also doing a light sanding between coats.
Once the second coat of primer is dry, it is now time to start to see the results of your labor. Again, apply two coats of a high quality finish paint designed specifically for cabinets and trim, following the same procedures you used for the primer.
Once the final finish coat has dried for the required twenty four hours, you can reattach the old hardware if you desire, or if you purchased new hinges, drawer pulls, and cabinet pulls in order to provide a more up to date look, attach the new hardware. After the hardware is on, hang the newly resurfaced doors and your cabinet refacing is complete.
First off, I have found that the easiest way to approach a cabinet refacing
is to first remove the doors. The cabinet doors are much easier to refinish when they are laid horizontally on a flat surface. After you remove the doors, remove the hinges and cabinet pulls. If you are going to reuse the cabinet hardware, clean it all thoroughly with dish washing liquid and a toothbrush. After removing all the door hardware (hinges and cabinet pulls), the real fun can now begin. All surfaces must be cleaned thoroughly using a good industrial strength cleaner which will remove any greasy residue that may have accumulated on the surfaces.
Once the surface is completely clean, you are ready to begin preparing the surface for the new finish. If your intent is to apply a new coat of stain to the cabinets, then you will need to remove the present finish from the wood. Today, there are many environmentally safe paint and stain removers that also have a much more pleasant odor than those of earlier years, but still do a great job of removing even the toughest finishes. If you are going this route than the general instruction would be to apply the paint and stain remover per directions on the container followed by a good sanding prior to refinishing.
If you are applying a painted finish to the your cabinets, you do not need to completely remove the present surface. After cleaning, lightly sand the surface in order to dull the old finish which provides a good surface for the adherence of the new paint.
Now that the cabinets are lightly sanded, be sure to remove all the dust from the sanding. Then apply two coats of a high quality primer allowing at least 24 hours between each coat and also doing a light sanding between coats.
Once the second coat of primer is dry, it is now time to start to see the results of your labor. Again, apply two coats of a high quality finish paint designed specifically for cabinets and trim, following the same procedures you used for the primer.
Once the final finish coat has dried for the required twenty four hours, you can reattach the old hardware if you desire, or if you purchased new hinges, drawer pulls, and cabinet pulls in order to provide a more up to date look, attach the new hardware. After the hardware is on, hang the newly resurfaced doors and your cabinet refacing is complete.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Cabinet Refacing Cost
Have you ever looked at those tired looking cabinets in your kitchen or bath and thought it would be nice to just rip them out and replace them with some nice new custom cabinets? If you have, I bet it was not long after having this thought that the next thought was something to do with how doing such would cost a small fortune. There is an option that will make those cabinets look brand new at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Cabinet refacing cost is an option that involves either applying a laminate over the existing cabinets and replacing the cabinet doors or simply applying a new finish to the existing cabinets.
One of the most common rooms that usually requires a major remodeling every couple of decades is the kitchen. Of course, one of the major expenses in a kitchen remodel is addressing the cabinets. However, kitchen cabinet refacing cost will be extremely affordable when compared to replacing the cabinets and can possibly be the difference in being able to proceed with the remodel at all.
Whenever I speak to people about one of the projects in their kitchen, the first question is almost always, "How much does it cost to reface kitchen cabinets?" Cabinet refacing costs can be kept to a minimum if you choose to tackle the project yourself by simply refinishing the cabinets. If you do decide to handle your own cabinet project, the cost of cabinet refacing will involve just the materials themselves. The material cost of refacing cabinets in an average kitchen should run in the one hundred to one hundred and fifty dollar range. As you can see, refacing kitchen cabinets cost a fraction of what replacing the cabinets would cost.
When figuring the cost of refacing kitchen cabinets, do not forget to factor in the cost of replacing your cabinet hardware. In all likelihood, your cabinet hinges, cabinet pulls, and drawer pulls will have also seen their better days. Even though there are major savings when you consider refacing cabinets cost, some people still try to save a few more dollars by reusing the old hinges on their newly refinished cabinets. Even if the appearance of the hinges may be okay, the installation of new self-closing hinges will save the aggravation of constantly pushing the cabinet doors shut.
So, if you are in the planning stages of an upcoming kitchen remodel, the cost of kitchen cabinet refacing can play a major factor in the overall cost of the remodel. When you consider the cost to reface kitchen cabinets can easily save you enough money to replace that tired old refrigerator, as well as a few other items in your new kitchen, the amount of work you will put into this project will prove to be a small price to pay.
One of the most common rooms that usually requires a major remodeling every couple of decades is the kitchen. Of course, one of the major expenses in a kitchen remodel is addressing the cabinets. However, kitchen cabinet refacing cost will be extremely affordable when compared to replacing the cabinets and can possibly be the difference in being able to proceed with the remodel at all.
Whenever I speak to people about one of the projects in their kitchen, the first question is almost always, "How much does it cost to reface kitchen cabinets?" Cabinet refacing costs can be kept to a minimum if you choose to tackle the project yourself by simply refinishing the cabinets. If you do decide to handle your own cabinet project, the cost of cabinet refacing will involve just the materials themselves. The material cost of refacing cabinets in an average kitchen should run in the one hundred to one hundred and fifty dollar range. As you can see, refacing kitchen cabinets cost a fraction of what replacing the cabinets would cost.
When figuring the cost of refacing kitchen cabinets, do not forget to factor in the cost of replacing your cabinet hardware. In all likelihood, your cabinet hinges, cabinet pulls, and drawer pulls will have also seen their better days. Even though there are major savings when you consider refacing cabinets cost, some people still try to save a few more dollars by reusing the old hinges on their newly refinished cabinets. Even if the appearance of the hinges may be okay, the installation of new self-closing hinges will save the aggravation of constantly pushing the cabinet doors shut.
So, if you are in the planning stages of an upcoming kitchen remodel, the cost of kitchen cabinet refacing can play a major factor in the overall cost of the remodel. When you consider the cost to reface kitchen cabinets can easily save you enough money to replace that tired old refrigerator, as well as a few other items in your new kitchen, the amount of work you will put into this project will prove to be a small price to pay.
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