Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing: What’s Your Style?
In a recent Q&A column, the San Francisco Chronicle took up the topic of kitchen cabinet refinishing. Titled “3 Brothers, 3 Approaches to Cabinet Refinishing,” the Q&A shed light on just how many different ways a seemingly simple home improvement task can be accomplished. If you’re considering revamping your kitchen cabinets, you might learn a thing or two from these ‘as different as night and day’ brothers. in which do you see yourself? The answer may make refinishing your cabinets a more enjoyable task.
First up is Bryan. He “wants to do it fast. Set a time and [that] schedule, sometimes at the expense of some of the details.” If you’re like Bryan, you don’t want to waste time filling in the grain texture of your kitchen cabinets before you paint them. You’re much more likely to I went for a paint wipe look, which is just what Bryan did.” He did a three coat job: a primer coat, a split coat, and a finish coat. He did the job with a brush, which is fine if the grain is going to show. He didn’t glaze the edges.”
Then there’s Bill the artist. Given his artistic talent, he is not surprised that his “cabinets are painted and the surface is smooth.” [also] decided to replace the door and drawer fronts to give them a new look.” Also, “Bill’s cabinets are sprayed. This application produces a smooth finish. He used an acrylic epoxy as a finish,” staying away from oil-based paint due to its tendency to yellow over time. From the outside, Bill’s kitchen cabinets “look like new.”
Finally, there’s Kevin, who “built his home’s kitchen cabinets in place, stick by stick, including the cabinet doors and drawers, 15 years ago.” However, his finances at the time prevented him from adding the high-quality finishing touches that would give his cabinets that professional look. “New hardware is required and the cabinets need to be repainted. When repainting, you’ll be doing a thorough cleaning, a good sanding, and two coats of an acrylic epoxy finish.”
Whether your approach to kitchen cabinet refinishing mirrors that of Bryan, Bill, or Kevin, a leading kitchen cabinet manufacturer can put you on the right path to the cabinet of your dreams. Some considerations:
o White cabinets complement the stainless steel finish that is so popular with today’s appliances.
o A high gloss finish adds a stylish detail to complete the look of your kitchen.
o Rich colors like burgundy provide a warm, traditional, timeless and welcoming look.
o Natural wood finishes give it a rustic touch.
o White gloss adds a bit of sparkle to your kitchen and makes a stunning statement.
What if your cabinets need a complete overhaul or replacement? Ready-to-assemble or assembled cabinets that combine high quality with affordable prices may be the answer to your dilemma. Visit your local home improvement center and look for a cabinet line that offers lifetime warranties, retails at popular prices, and can be assembled quickly, sometimes in just five or six minutes.
