California Living: Refinish Your Kitchen Cabinets
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
You're living the California dream when you realize that in the midst of LA's glitz and glam, your kitchen could use a total face-lift! You think about painting the walls or replacing the countertops, but then you realize the real problem. The Golden State sun has dulled the finish on your kitchen cabinets. Not to worry, a quality kitchen cabinet refinishing can be quick and inexpensive way to reinvent your kitchen's image.
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About the Author
Ellen Foster is a freelance writer and teacher. She has worked with students aged five to forty-five.
Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling: Refinish, Reface, or Replace?
Kitchen cabinets built twenty to thirty years ago can be sturdier than some of the pre-built modular cabinets manufactured today. If you're confident your cabinets fall into the oldies but goodies category, why spend thousands to replace them? If the face of the cabinet is solid, and you like the design, go with it. Refinishing kitchen cabinets can give you some style without unnecessary expense.When Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets, Get Crazy with Paints and Stains
California is full of colorful people - shouldn't your kitchen cabinets be just as vibrant? One new trend involves combining paint and stains for different areas of the same cabinets. Or try two different stains. The options are endless; consult an interior decorator for ideas.Painting Kitchen Cabinets? Use a Professional!
Before you decide to paint kitchen cabinets yourself, consider the drying time. To get a smooth, even finish with a hand held brush, the project could take weeks. A professional will aim for that perfect painted finish using a spray gun requiring a fraction of the drying time.Why Stop with the Kitchen?
With professionals at your disposal, consider refinishing cabinets in a bathroom, or do something special with your front door. You can breathe new life into your home with a modest renovation budget and heap of creativity.Source
About the Author
Ellen Foster is a freelance writer and teacher. She has worked with students aged five to forty-five.
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