Should you have your kitchen cabinets refinished? Kitchen cabinets get a lot of use, which means a lot of wear and tear, stains and occasional damage. If your cabinets are in poor shape and need an upgrade, you basically have three choices to choose from:
1. Completely replace the cabinets
2. Paint the cabinets
3. Refinish the cabinets
All three options will result in nicer-looking cabinets. In this post, Franklin Painting of Farmington, CT, would like to focus on kitchen cabinet refinishing, its process, and benefits.
Should You Have Your Kitchen Cabinets Refinished? How Is Cabinet Refinishing Different From Painting?
When you paint your cabinetry, you are simply sanding and prepping the surfaces and then adding a layer of paint to them.
Refinishing is a more involved process and, for many homeowners, the best way to truly renew and revitalize their kitchen cabinets without spending big money on having the cabinets replaced.
Refinishing Can Be Done Without Sanding
Certain refinishing processes avoid sanding, which can send a lot of dust and harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from old paint into the air. This type of refinishing work produces a hard cabinet finish that resists chipping, peeling and scratching.
A New, Strong Coating
Kitchen cabinets can also be refinished with a durable coating. Stains and other applications will give new life and color to your cabinets and will significantly outlast traditional painting.
New Hardware
A cabinet refinishing job can include the installation of beautiful new handles, latches, hinges and other hardware.
Glass Panels
Handsome glass panels can be built into your cabinet doors to give your cabinetry a sleek, modern vibe.
Kitchen cabinet refinishing performed by refinishing professionals can literally transform the look of your kitchen. Because the cabinets are often the first part of a kitchen that begins to show signs of age, they are the place many people choose to start when planning a complete kitchen makeover.
Benefits Of Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
- Refinishing instead of replacing keeps the cabinet materials out of landfills
- Considerable cost savings compared to building entirely new cabinets
- Long-lasting, resilient cabinet surfaces that will hold up beautifully as the years go by
- Refinished surfaces are easy to clean and maintain
- Multiple ways to customize the cabinetry design and appearance exactly the way you want it
- A beautiful new look for your kitchen with colors and shades that showcase your decorative tastes
Can You Do It Yourself?
If you are skilled in woodworking techniques and using the equipment and tools needed for cabinet refinishing, you could handle the job on your own. But it is not a simple process, it should not be an underestimated job.
Trained cabinet refinishers and painting professionals have spent years learning the right techniques and methods for dealing with all the issues that come up during a major refinishing project.
Professionals also know how to keep the work area contained and cause minimal disruption in the kitchen and other parts of the home.
Refinishing all your kitchen cabinets is a project that can easily get out of hand – in terms of both time and cost – if you do not know what you are doing.
Save Time And Hassle On Your Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing Project
Franklin Painting specializes in refinishing kitchen cabinetry and other services. We have the training and equipment to do the job in a way that will bring a breathtaking upgrade to any kitchen cabinet system.
If you want more beautiful cabinets but do not want the hassle of trying to do it yourself, let us take charge. Reach out by phone or fill out our handy contact form.
