subject: Refacing Your Kitchen Cabinets [print this page] Whenever you walk into a home, one of the biggest impressions comes from the kitchen. When was the last time you looked at your kitchen to see what kind of an impression it makes? If you think it is time to update your kitchen because it is stuck in the Eighties, then you are probably right. Of course, one of the first thoughts you will have is, "What will it cost?" The answer to this totally depends on your method of remodeling. Cabinet refacing can save you up to two-thirds the cost of a total remodel. Tearing out the old kitchen cabinets and installing completely new ones is probably a last resort unless you just received an inheritance from a rich uncle.
You may ask, "What is cabinet refacing?" The simple answer is that it means to put a new front, or face' on your kitchen cabinets. Doing this can create a whole new atmosphere in your kitchen. You may think about refinishing the doors and drawer faces by stripping off old varnish and stain and re-doing it. Or, you may decide to add color by painting the doors and drawer faces. However, unless you know how to do this refinishing, it will take quite a bit of time and effort, and may turn out looking worse than it did when you started.
Specialists skilled in cabinet refacing in San Francisco are available to help you know what your other options are. Many offer an in-home consultation that is free of charge. They will work with you to determine the soundness of your existing cabinet structure, including the boxes, door fronts and drawer faces. If everything is sound and useable, your consultants for cabinet refacing in San Francisco will then assist you in measuring each item to see what you need to purchase and to make sure that you know the sizes you require. Designers for cabinet refacing in San Francisco may direct you to the new laminate veneers that are becoming popular across the country. You will see that the choices include everything from classic to art deco to modern and trendy.
There are so many options to choose from that consultants for kitchen cabinet refacing in San Francisco will be on hand to help guide your choices so that your color scheme, style, and even textures and shapes will work together to enhance your new kitchen look. Once you have determined what it is you want, you may want to compare vendors for cabinet refacing in San Francisco by quality, selection, and price. Be sure that you are comparing apples to apples by getting itemized lists of materials as well as installation labor costs. If the company for cabinet refacing in San Francisco does not include the labor costs in their bid, ask what those costs would be. You don't want to be caught with a huge bill for installation after you have paid for the materials and thought you were finished. Kitchen cabinet refacing in San Francisco can be a great way to get an updated look while saving lots of money and time. Soon you will be enjoying your modern-looking kitchen.
