Kitchen Cabinets: 7 Tips for Refacing or Replacing

SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Remodeling an old kitchen is an ideal way for homeowners to get a completely new look in their kitchen. Here are seven tips for homeowners to make this process successful and affordable.

1. When it comes to refacing kitchen cabinets, it is usually cheaper and quicker than buying new. However, this may only be a good option when the current cabinets are of higher quality. If they are of solid frames, doors and drawers are fully self-contained with closed backs and reinforced corners. Painting the current cupboards is also an option if they are of high quality wood. Refacing usually takes one or two days.
2. If interested in completely replacing kitchen cabinets, stock cabinets are a good choice because they are the least expensive but still have a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials.
3. Solid hardwood cupboards made of cherry, maple, oak and birch are usually more expensive than laminate or veneer finished options. Custom cabinets can also be bought but at a much higher price point.
4. Homeowners should always check to make certain the cabinets have high-end hinges and mechanical hardware. Cheap ones may not function properly or could break and need to be replaced.
5. Before finalizing a purchase, costs should be compared with a variety of vendors before making a sale final.
6. If interested in refacing over replacing, hardware can be tricky. If painting the surface and replacing just hardware, ensure the new hardware has the same drill centers as the previous ones. Otherwise, old drill holes will need to be patched before painting.
7. Knobs are easier to install over handles because only one screw is needed and the spacing therefore does not need to be exact. These door handles or knobs should match the finish of the appliances and other kitchen features. When buying hardware, homeowners should pick up a couple additional pieces in case any need to be replaced in the future.

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