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Cabinet Restyling Goals

When To Consider Restyling

Not every cabinet is a great prospect for restyling. This does not imply those old cabinets are bad candidates, though, because in many cases older cabinet boxes have sturdier building than more recent factory-manufactured boxes and will accept new veneer and doors rather successfully.

Cabinets that are great prospects for a restyling project normally share the following functions:
Robust Box Construction: New veneers have to have smooth solid surface areas if they are going to adhere properly. Boxes made from MDF or plywood generally fit the costs.
Solid Hardwood Face Frames: Durable hardwood face frames in good condition readily accept veneers. They can also anchor brand-new doors successfully.
Internal Hardware In Good Condition: This includes drawer tracks and other internal storage components. If your drawers aren't running smoothly, or if your cabinets don't have certain storage or shelving devices, then the expenses involved with restyling just might not be worth your while.

Rusco Kitchen Remodelers will do our best to serve your needs and make you a delighted homeowner. If you are trying to find an inexpensive choice to give your Lake Elmo kitchen a fresh look you can give us a call at 952-746-7663 or you can schedule an appointment online.

Kitchen Cabinet Restyling: The Benefits and Drawbacks

Pros and Cons

The benefits and limitations of cabinet restyling should be thoroughly considered when weighing choices for your kitchen remodel.

Advantages.
Retain The Current Layout: Restyling is an excellent choice if the kitchen layout as it presently exists still suits you.
Broad Variety Of Style Choices: There are lots of different veneer possibilities in regards to both natural woods and laminates.
Save Money: Restyling can bring the look of new cabinets to your kitchen, whereas new customized cabinets can be two times as pricey.
Go Green: Restyling cabinet boxes implies they don't end up in a garbage dump. Considering how many cabinet boxes get made using MDF, this is a truly advantage. MDF has formaldehyde, which is a dangerous chemical you don't desire in your regional soil and water. Keeping your present cabinet boxes also means that fewer trees require to be chopped down for making brand-new boxes.

Prospective Drawbacks.
* Some wood veneers might require finishing. This adds additional steps (e.g. staining and varnishing) to the restyling procedure.
* No footprint changes. If you wish to move built-in appliances or add more counter top area, you require to do more than simply restyle your kitchen cabinets.
* No interior modifications. If you wish to make any changes to the insides of your cabinets-- including more racks or brightening them up with fresh paint-- it will include time and expenditure to the project.
* Costs can accumulate. If you're replacing hinges and hardware and making other modifications, you may discover the budget for restyling climbing up into the very same range as installing brand-new pre-manufactured cabinets.
* Requires innovative DIY work. Veneering is an acquired ability, and DIYers will need to be client and convenient to get great results. Installing brand new doors and drawer fronts is a lot easier task.

Recommendation

Cabinet restyling can be an excellent, cost-saving choice for kitchen improvement if the existing cabinets are sound and in good shape, and where a significantly different look is preferred. It is likewise a good choice where the existing kitchen layout works well as it is. However where the existing cabinets have structural problems, or where hardware is in bad condition or internal storage functions are missing, you may be much better off installing all-new cabinets.

Rusco Kitchen Remodelers will do our best to serve your goals and make you a happy customer. If you are trying to find an inexpensive option to give your kitchen a fresh look you can give us a call at 952-746-7663 or you can arrange a consultation online.