Buying a home can be exciting and fun time and, of course, is one of only a few moments to actually change a whole way of life for life. Many of us choose for what ever reason to buy an existing house and together with this kind always come to buy some type of renovation project. Often there are several renovation projects and no more expensive than the old improvement and outdated kitchen. The biggest cost in a kitchen renovation usually derived from the replacement of cabinets and counter tops. However, if the cabinet configuration to suit your needs, whether in the form of the cabinet and you for a little manual labor, you can save some serious dollars with a simple do it yourself cabinet refacing.
Refacing your cabinets is really a process that fairly straight forward. I usually start by removing the closet door when I've found them much easier to work with when they lay on a flat surface. I usually will remove all the old hardware, especially the hinge, unless they have sentimental value or value as antiques. New hardware seems to be touching the top of the cabinet refacing transformation. Also, depending on the cabinet itself and closed the hinge spring is usually weakened over time due to the excessive use so consider replacing the hinges minimal.
Now that the doors and hardware is removed, a good cleaning with a clean heavy duty and light sanding is all the preparation work necessary to prepare a new surface finish. Exception to this is if you choose to apply the wood stain finish to the cabinet. If this happens, then the cabinet needs to be released into bare wood. If not, light sanding will be enough.
With the cabinet is now ready to finish, I would be remiss if I failed again below. Ever, and I mean never, save in the closet or paint primer. Just buy the quality of primary and high quality paint designed for cabinets and trim. This will be a difference in a great finished product and finished products are fine. Apply two coats each of primer and finish paint, allowing twenty-four hours drying time between each coat, and also lightly sanding between each coat.
Taking into account the existing conditions of the closet and noticed a few small things, you must complete this project with results that will truly amaze you. You will be provided with a quality finish that will not only look beautiful but will stand for years to come.
Refacing your cabinets is really a process that fairly straight forward. I usually start by removing the closet door when I've found them much easier to work with when they lay on a flat surface. I usually will remove all the old hardware, especially the hinge, unless they have sentimental value or value as antiques. New hardware seems to be touching the top of the cabinet refacing transformation. Also, depending on the cabinet itself and closed the hinge spring is usually weakened over time due to the excessive use so consider replacing the hinges minimal.
Now that the doors and hardware is removed, a good cleaning with a clean heavy duty and light sanding is all the preparation work necessary to prepare a new surface finish. Exception to this is if you choose to apply the wood stain finish to the cabinet. If this happens, then the cabinet needs to be released into bare wood. If not, light sanding will be enough.
With the cabinet is now ready to finish, I would be remiss if I failed again below. Ever, and I mean never, save in the closet or paint primer. Just buy the quality of primary and high quality paint designed for cabinets and trim. This will be a difference in a great finished product and finished products are fine. Apply two coats each of primer and finish paint, allowing twenty-four hours drying time between each coat, and also lightly sanding between each coat.
Taking into account the existing conditions of the closet and noticed a few small things, you must complete this project with results that will truly amaze you. You will be provided with a quality finish that will not only look beautiful but will stand for years to come.