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23 August 2013

Tips For A Good Cabinet Refacing

By Celina Heath


Any project about cabinet refacing in Kansas City will have easy procedures and steps. The thing that needs thorough consideration is the condition of the cabinet whether it is still functional and sturdy on its interior. The entire structure of such will have to be similar since only the drawers and doors will be replaced and removed with various materials.

The materials that can be chosen would often range from solid wood and veneers. Most kitchen remodeling would not include any change in layout which would make the entire process a fairly simple one. There are even some steps that can be followed if you wish to make it easier and better.

All the tools that will be required are the contact cement, sandpaper, lacquer thinner, rags, brush, tape measure, pencil, work table and veneer scraper. Be sure that you will provide or purchase the exact tools since these would be essential in having a good output. You can also plan ahead for its design or colors especially those that you would want to incorporate in your project.

The first thing that you will have to do is take away the doors or drawers from your cabinets. It will be better if you would put a label on some parts especially those inner sides of some components that will be removed. This can be done with the use of a masking tape and even a pen. You must avoid putting marks on the outer portion.

Have a container to secure the screws that you will be removing. It would only be an additional cost if you would lose these screws because you would need to buy another one for replacement. To accomplish the project immediately, you must put the screws and bolts in an appropriate place.

You must also measure the size of your cabinets. After having research and deciding about some things that you wish to have, you will need the accurate measurements to order some materials. You may also sketch its layout and label some of its sections to keep everything in order. Record all measurements from the doors and drawer into the diagram as well.

The surfaces that will be repainted must be cleaned properly. Whenever you plan to do refacing in a kitchen, expect for some steam, food splatters and grease all over the place. Before you begin to repaint and sand, clean up all the mess by using a solution that is designed for such. You should rinse it properly and avoid soaking it in water. If necessary, you must keep it dry.

Painting will always be affordable than the entire refacing task. In events that your budget is tight, it would be the best choice for you. There are some people who will prefer to have a painted furniture that those that will appear like a natural wood surface. Yet, the preparation for this will be very essential so that you will have a better result.

You should always remember that quality comes at a certain price. If you are looking for a cheap cabinet refacing in Kansas City project, then probably you will not get the high quality that you desire. You would only end up saving money temporarily but in the end, you will have to pay a lot of cost for maintenance and for some repairs.




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