What are My Options for Resurfacing Kitchen Cabinets?
By Kelly RichardsonRefacingCabinet.com Columnist
With the cost of brand new kitchen cabinets well into the thousands of dollars, homeowners are finding other ways to rejuvenate this space. Your options include resurfacing kitchen cabinets or selecting materials for replacement kitchen cabinet doors. Each option has its own unique benefits to suit your particular lifestyle. HomeGuide123 covers them and more.
Resurfacing Kitchen Cabinets: Contemporary Treatments
Resurfacing your cabinets might be the gentlest choice on your budget. Instead of using wood or similar material, the process calls for one of several liquid treatments that can literally bring your cabinets back to life.
- Bleaching. Sometimes your cabinets just need a deep cleansing; select a wood bleaching agent that will remove grit and grime
- Painting. This could be as simple as adding a top coat; or, you could go with something a bit more ornate such as distressing or rolling
- Pickling. If you're looking for an opaque finish, apply a light coat of an oil-based paint, then wipe with a clean rag
- Staining. A popular choice to brighten the existing wood tone; staining is perhaps the easiest DIY project on the list
Replacement Kitchen Cabinet Doors: Modern Materials
If you're looking for a more striking change, adding veneers to your cabinet doors may be the answer. Veneers are strips of wood fastened with glue and set to dry. Veneers come in a wide range of shades, allowing you to completely change the look and feel of the room. Set aside a full weekend to apply wood veneers in order for the glue to bond entirely. This project requires some knowledge of cabinet construction, so newbie DIYers may want to hire a professional contractor to do the job properly.
About The Author
Kelly C. Richardson, MEd is a freelance writer and manic do-it-yourselfer. He specializes in home improvement projects ranging from savvy landscaping to house repair and beyond. Find out more about him at kellyrichardsoncopywriting.com.
