Refinishing kitchen cabinets for your outdoor kitchen
By Leslie A.M.RefacingCabinet.com Columnist
Making use of patios as outdoor rooms has led to many homeowners duplicating the convenience of their kitchen outdoors--including kitchen cabinets.
Making the Most of Discount Cabinets
Considering you were building an outdoor living space that would be fully or partially exposed to the elements, you might have purchased discount cabinets figuring they would take a beating anyway. What is true for patio furniture is true for anything you put outside: the less expensive it is, the more maintenance it will likely need. Unless you bought inexpensive kitchen cabinets that are relatively impervious to the elements, stainless steel for example, then you will be doing your fair share of refinishing kitchen cabinets.
Staining Kitchen Cabinets While You Oil the Teak
Much like treating your teak patio furniture with wood oil, keeping your cabinets looking great outside will require staining kitchen cabinets more frequently than when they are safe inside. Stock up on cabinet refacing supplies and put them to good use.
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets To Make Them Last
Even if they are outside, your kitchen cabinets will need more finesse than a typical car wash. You will need to use a household degreaser more often to keep them free of grime and other things that they might be exposed to outside--water from the pool, ash from the grill, and even sunscreen.
Avoiding Kitchen Cabinet Repair
You can do yourself a favor by placing cabinets so they have a northern exposure and avoid hot sun beaming down on your outdoor oak kitchen cabinets. Shade can be just as effective as avoiding the sun. Awnings, patio covers, a market umbrella or a complete cover can do wonders to preserve your cabinets from the elements.
Enjoy the outdoors with your custom kitchen and consider refinishing kitchen cabinets as a great way to start your summer outdoors.
About The Author
Leslie A.M. Smith is a freelance writer and desperately needs a new kitchen. Until she can afford it, she has her eye on refacing her cabinets.
