Reface or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets |
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Actually, we like both. It's a very "green" thing to reface cabinets and we love "green"! That's why we plant a tree for every kitchen we sell. It just depends on which is the most practical remodeling method. Your cabinets may be completely worn out and need replacing, but if I you have good, solid, all wood cabinets in your kitchen that are simply losing their luster, it makes sense to use a good refacing method to save them. If you are having using a contractor, you can save 50 to 75 percent over professional replacement. Refacing professionally costs between $5,000 and $10,000 for an average kitchen depending on the style and size of the job. Replacing professionally usually costs between $10,000 to $30,000. On the other hand, if you are a do-it-yourself enthusiast and you are good with your hands, you can reface the cabinets yourself quite easily and for much less than with a contractor. DIY kitchen cabinet refacing is very popular. Do-it-yourself cabinet refacing costs between $1000 and $3000 depending on how fancy you want your doors to be. The bottom line is, how bad are your existing cabinets. Are they worn out? Are you unhappy with the layout? Do you need more space? If the answer to these questions is no, then you may be the perfect candidate for a refacing job. |
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Our Most Popular Kitchen Cabinets - Now Available Online At Great Prices! |
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Cabinet Finishes Have Come a Long Way |
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One really great thing about replacing your cabinets today, is the new finishes. They are "greener" using less chemicals and much more durable. At least that's the case with the solid wood cabinets. (Particle board has it's place and it's good to use the wood particles they are made of rather than letting them go to waste. But not in your kitchen!) Today, a good solid wood cabinet finish can withstand many years of use. Remember when oil from hands and cooking softened the finish and it was eventually worn off around the handles? That rarely happens any more, thanks to the newer kitchen cabinets finishes. True, you don't want to abuse the finish of your cabinets buy using abrasive pads or harsh cleaners, but normal regular cleaning with typical, mild household products will never harm the newer finishes. |
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