Thursday, August 22, 2013

Cabinet Refacing And Some Tips

By Celina Heath


Any project about cabinet refacing in Kansas City would be quite a simple process. The only thing that you have to consider is to check whether the old cabinets to be refaced are still sturdy and functional on the inside. The whole structure of the furniture will remain unchanged while its door and drawers would be removed and replaced with new materials.

Veneers and solid wood are among the materials that may be chosen from. The process of kitchen remodeling may not need to vary the layout that makes it easier to be done and accomplished. However, there are helpful tips that are provided to keep it simpler and thus having better results.

All the tools that will be required are the contact cement, sandpaper, lacquer thinner, rags, brush, tape measure, pencil, work table and veneer scraper. Be sure that you will provide or purchase the exact tools since these would be essential in having a good output. You can also plan ahead for its design or colors especially those that you would want to incorporate in your project.

The very first thing to do is to remove all the doors and drawers from the cabinets. It would be best to label the parts especially the inner sides of the components to be removed. This could be done by using a masking tape and a pen. Avoid putting some marks on the outside as well.

Have a container to secure the screws that you will be removing. It would only be an additional cost if you would lose these screws because you would need to buy another one for replacement. To accomplish the project immediately, you must put the screws and bolts in an appropriate place.

You should also take down the measurements of the cabinets. After doing research or deciding some other things that you like to add, you would need the exact measurements for you to purchase the materials. You might as well sketch the layout or label the sections to maintain proper order. You can also record the measurements of the doors or drawers in the diagram.

You must also clean the surfaces that you wish to repaint. If refacing would be done in kitchens, the area would be full of grease, steam and food splatters. Before you start to sand and paint, you can use a solution that is made for cleaning such mess. Rinse it thoroughly and do not soak it with water. Allow it to dry completely.

The affordable way to do refacing would be through painting. This would be very applicable especially when you have a tight budget. There are many people who would choose the furnitures that are painted than those that have the surface of a natural wood. Still, proper preparation is needed to get excellent output.

You must keep in mind that quality comes with price. Whenever you are searching for an affordable cabinet refacing in Kansas City, then you may not get the excellent quality that you deserve. You will only save money for the mean time, but you would definitely be facing more cost for upkeep and repairs.




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