After you have taken care of your Kitchen Cabinet refinishing project, there are some more details you can attend to that can accentuate the job and add even more value to your home. It just depends on how much money you want to spend, and how bad you need them.
The very next thing you will want to do after refinishing your Kitchen Cabinets, will to be choosing and installing new hardware. Since you had to remove the hardware to refinish the Kitchen Cabinets in the first place, it makes it all that much easier to install new hardware when you put them back together.
Home Improvement stores have a selection of knobs and hinges that you wouldn’t believe. The choices are literally in the thousands!! There is every color and style you could imagine. Just keep in mind the general theme or other décor of your Kitchen when choosing these components. It will actually be fun to shop for these items, and after you have installed them, you won’t believe the difference the new hardware will make on the appearance. They will look like completely different Kitchen Cabinets!!
The next thing you might want to consider, although there is generally more costs involved than the previous steps of the project, would be installing a new countertop, sink and fixtures. These are all details that yet the “novice” handyman can do. And if you have succeeded at refinishing your Kitchen Cabinets, you will have more of a desire to use your new found skills in replacing the countertop, sink, and fixtures.
Choose what looks best and use your best judgement on what type of material to use for your countertop. Of course your budget will be one of the deciding factors, as there are many levels of countertops to choose from. You will want to shop this item before making a final decision. Materials like marble can be expensive, but generally lasts forever. Formica countertops are probably the best value and are easy to install. Check to see if the countertop you are buying has the “sink hole” already cut. If it doesn’t, you can cut the opening yourself and save even more money. There are a few guidelines to follow when making the cut. Make sure your measurements are correct, then trace an outline of the sink to the backside of the countertop. Using duct tape, tape around the hole on the formica side along the traceline to keep it from splintering when you make the cut. From there, its easy. Just make sure you use the proper jigsaw blade for a smooth cut.
When choosing a sink, there are generally 2 types that are most popular. If you choose a ceramic lined sink over stainless steel, keep in mind that they can “chip” which can be ugly, especially if you try repair it. Stainless Steel sinks are the best value for the money.
When choosing fixtures, don’t skimp. A few extra dollars here will be well spent, especially if you don’t plan on moving for a while. Like the hardware, fixture choices are numerous, so take your time and get something that will enhance the look of your newly updated Kitchen Cabinets and countertop, and to suit your needs as well. When choosing fixtures, pay attention to the manufacturers warranty. The old saying “you get what you pay for” applies here.
The very next thing you will want to do after refinishing your Kitchen Cabinets, will to be choosing and installing new hardware. Since you had to remove the hardware to refinish the Kitchen Cabinets in the first place, it makes it all that much easier to install new hardware when you put them back together.
Home Improvement stores have a selection of knobs and hinges that you wouldn’t believe. The choices are literally in the thousands!! There is every color and style you could imagine. Just keep in mind the general theme or other décor of your Kitchen when choosing these components. It will actually be fun to shop for these items, and after you have installed them, you won’t believe the difference the new hardware will make on the appearance. They will look like completely different Kitchen Cabinets!!
The next thing you might want to consider, although there is generally more costs involved than the previous steps of the project, would be installing a new countertop, sink and fixtures. These are all details that yet the “novice” handyman can do. And if you have succeeded at refinishing your Kitchen Cabinets, you will have more of a desire to use your new found skills in replacing the countertop, sink, and fixtures.
Choose what looks best and use your best judgement on what type of material to use for your countertop. Of course your budget will be one of the deciding factors, as there are many levels of countertops to choose from. You will want to shop this item before making a final decision. Materials like marble can be expensive, but generally lasts forever. Formica countertops are probably the best value and are easy to install. Check to see if the countertop you are buying has the “sink hole” already cut. If it doesn’t, you can cut the opening yourself and save even more money. There are a few guidelines to follow when making the cut. Make sure your measurements are correct, then trace an outline of the sink to the backside of the countertop. Using duct tape, tape around the hole on the formica side along the traceline to keep it from splintering when you make the cut. From there, its easy. Just make sure you use the proper jigsaw blade for a smooth cut.
When choosing a sink, there are generally 2 types that are most popular. If you choose a ceramic lined sink over stainless steel, keep in mind that they can “chip” which can be ugly, especially if you try repair it. Stainless Steel sinks are the best value for the money.
When choosing fixtures, don’t skimp. A few extra dollars here will be well spent, especially if you don’t plan on moving for a while. Like the hardware, fixture choices are numerous, so take your time and get something that will enhance the look of your newly updated Kitchen Cabinets and countertop, and to suit your needs as well. When choosing fixtures, pay attention to the manufacturers warranty. The old saying “you get what you pay for” applies here.
