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