Kitchen Tune Up Starts With Refacing Cabinets
By Leslie SmithRefacingCabinet.com Columnist
Even with a limited budget, a kitchen tune up can really brighten your home. One of the most affordable ways is by refinishing kitchen cabinets. You can do it yourself or hire a professional and still pay a fraction of the cost of installing replacement kitchen cabinet doors or full cabinets.
If your kitchen tune-up is not going to include new wall paint, wallpaper, flooring and new appliances, then choose a look that goes with your existing kitchen décor. What is your theme? Modern, French country, contemporary or something else? Just by refinishing your cabinets, the whole room may look new. Whether you choose a natural wood or classic white or black kitchen cabinets, the difference can be amazing.
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets
Once you have chosen the direction for your kitchen tune up, the work begins with cleaning the cabinets properly. You might be wondering how to clean kitchen cabinets. You can accomplish this with a good wood cleaner or mineral spirits--available at any home supply store. Follow the manufacturer's directions. After you have cleaned them, the sanding begins.
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets: You're Ready to Begin
For best results, take the cabinet doors off the hinges. Sand to get off all the old varnish or paint. If you have oak, cherry or maple wood cabinets, you may just need to re-varnish them. Otherwise, choose a stain or paint that matches the look you want. Follow the directions on the can. Some stains have a varnish already in them for a one-coat process.
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.
