| Cabinets are one of the most important | | | | and you would prefer a higher grade, then |
| aspects of any kitchen. Quality cabinets can | | | | replacement is probably your best bet. If |
| increase a the selling value of a home, while | | | | your cabinets do not provide you with the |
| poorly constructed ones can detract from not | | | | storage space you need, this may be another |
| only the value of a home but also the beauty | | | | reason to replace. However, if your existing |
| and efficiency of a kitchen. In this article | | | | cabinets are made from an acceptable wood and |
| you'll learn more about the different types | | | | provide you with enough storage, then |
| of cabinets, as well as what to do if the | | | | refinishing, also known as refacing, might be |
| cabinets in your kitchen are less than | | | | the way to go.Refinishing your cabinets is |
| ideal.There are many different types of | | | | something you can hire a contractor to do, or |
| cabinets, made out of many different types of | | | | handle yourself. The first step is to remove |
| materials. The most popular material is, of | | | | your cabinet doors and all hardware, then |
| course, wood. The least expensive type of | | | | label the inside of each door with a sticky |
| woods that cabinets are sometimes crafted | | | | note. The reason for labeling is so that it |
| from include choices like poplar, birch and | | | | will be easy to replace your cabinets when |
| maple. If you go with one of these woods, you | | | | you're done refinishing. After you've labeled |
| will probably want to paint your cabinets. | | | | everything and removed all the hardware, it's |
| Some homeowners choose to go with designer | | | | time to remove the finish from the cabinet |
| effects like faux finishing to give lower | | | | doors. This can be achieved with a varnish |
| grades of wood a classic and sophisticated | | | | removal product purchased from your local |
| look. A step up from these low grade woods | | | | home improvement store. These products can be |
| would be choices like oak and pine -- durable | | | | quite toxic so always be sure to wear proper |
| woods that are fairly affordable.Looking to | | | | safety equipment like goggles and gloves. |
| spend a bit more for high quality wood? Then | | | | Also, it's crucial to ventilate the room with |
| you should consider woods such as maple, | | | | plenty of fresh air. If you can, doing the |
| cherry, or hickory. Which one is best for you | | | | work outdoors is an even safer option.After |
| depends on your personal preferences and what | | | | the varnish remover has done its job, rinse |
| you feel looks best in your kitchen. Now, if | | | | the wood clean and let it dry. Once dry, sand |
| you're looking for a cabinet material that's | | | | the cabinets to a smooth finish, then brush |
| truly spectacular, you could go with | | | | away all excess sanding dust. You might want |
| expensive choices like mahogany, walnut or | | | | to start with a coarse sandpaper to smooth |
| ebony. Not only are these woods exotic and | | | | rough areas and finish with a finer grade for |
| attractive, they're durable and | | | | an even finish. After the sanding is |
| long-lasting.Just as there are lots of | | | | complete, you can apply the stain or varnish |
| various woods cabinets can be crafted from, | | | | of your choice. If you use more than one |
| there are also various types of cabinetry to | | | | coat, allow each coat to dry before adding |
| suit every price range and preference. Stock | | | | another. Make sure the stain is completely |
| cabinetry is the most affordable type of | | | | dry before touching the cabinets. Once you're |
| cabinetry, however you won't have a lot to | | | | sure the cabinets are fully dry, you can |
| choose from as far as design is concerned. | | | | reinstall them in your kitchen. To give them |
| These types of cabinets are made in large | | | | a shiny new look, replace your old hardware |
| quantities in a factory. The next step up | | | | with new hardware.No matter what type of |
| from stock cabinetry is semi-custom | | | | kitchen you have, good cabinetry is a must. |
| cabinetry. While these are also factory made, | | | | Not only can the right cabinets add to the |
| you are given more choices in the size, | | | | look of the room, they can give you all the |
| material and finish of your cabinets. The | | | | space you need for storing your kitchen |
| third, and most expensive type of cabinets | | | | related items. If you ever sell your home, |
| are custom cabinets. Custom cabinets are | | | | you can be sure that prospective buyers are |
| crafted especially for you and meet your | | | | going to examine the kitchen cabinets! With |
| every specification and need from start to | | | | that in mind, take a good look at your |
| finish. This type of cabinetry takes longer | | | | existing cabinetry. Is it all you think it |
| to build and costs a lot more than the other | | | | should be? If not, there are many options |
| two options, but can be worth the time and | | | | available to you. For ideas, check out some |
| expense.Maybe you're a homeowner who has | | | | books on the subject or flip through some |
| cabinets that are less than satisfactory. If | | | | home improvement magazines. Even a leisurely |
| so, there are two choices available to you. | | | | trip to your local home improvement store can |
| You can have your existing cabinets removed | | | | be enough to get you thinking about the |
| and replaced or you can simply refinish your | | | | upgrades you want to make to your cabinets. |
| cabinets. Which option you choose will have a | | | | Whether you do the work yourself or hire |
| lot to do with your kitchen storage needs and | | | | someone to do it for you, you'll find that |
| the quality of your cabinets. If your | | | | the end result is definitely worth the time |
| cabinets are crafted from a low-quality wood | | | | and expense! |