subject: Improve Your Home With Raised Panel Cabinet Doors [print this page] Cabinet doors come in all different styles and sizes one of the nicest designs is the raised panel type. This is in fact one of the oldest designs and can be made into all sorts of styles. Cabinet doors of this style used to be made by hand. In fact the raised panel used to be used on the reverse side to fit the cabinet doors better. Now with modern tools they are fast and easy to make and their beauty can be appreciated. Raised style of doors will bring out the beauty of your closets.
Different styles can be made from kits which are quick and easy but can be quite expensive. They can also be created using DIY techniques which is the cheapest way to make these cabinet doors. However you do have to know what you are doing. Now you can get many styles premade. This is the easiest of all because they are all ready to be hung.
The many different styles include three different types of cabinet doors; Cathedral, square and arch. They can be made from wood or MDF and can be solid wood or veneer. The square style will give a more contemporary look to your cabinet doors and styles like the cathedral will be more traditional. They will need to be taller in style to allow the beauty of the panel to be seen, the closet door panel must be big enough to allow for an adequate door knob.
There are numerous different woods that can be used for your cabinet doors. Knotted pine will give your cabinets a more traditional look and a smoother wood can look more contemporary. Bear in mind that different woods will stain different colors if you are using unfinished cabinet doors. For example you can have the deep coloring of mahogany or the lighter oak color. Some woods will also have a veneer. It is worthwhile to plan ahead to get the right style and color.
Replacing the cabinet doors only as opposed to the whole storage area will save you a lot of money. However you do need to prepare for this project. Firstly as mentioned you will be well advised to consider if you want the same style of cabinet doors or something different. Theses doors can make all the difference to an area. Measurement is also important and should be done carefully especially if you are buying the cabinet doors online. It is wise to remember to have all the tools ready so that you can finish quickly and without fuss.
Installing new cabinet doors is not as hard as it looks. You can change the look and feel of a room by doing this. You can also make a bathroom or kitchen safer and more convenient with new Raised Panel Cabinet Doors. There is nothing like the hassle of trying to close old and faulty doors every time you use the kitchen closet. It is a cheap and easy way to improve your home without too much expense or hassle.
