has anyone had their kitchen cabinets refaced?
debbie1000
16 years ago
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Anyone use Kitchen Magic or had a good experience with refacing?
Comments (3)I would say, absolutely go for it! I kept most of my existing cabs and had them refaced (new doors and stain). Since it was a matter of staining and needing a new section of cabs built, I had a local cabinet maker do it all. But, in a painting situation, it would be so much easier. I have read many good things about Scherr's and don't think you could go wrong with that one plan of yours. Call them up so you can be advised as to the best hinges and bore holes for the doors so ordering the doors and hanging them will go smoothly. They will make the holes for you. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do!...See MoreHas Anyone Used Kitchen Solvers for Refacing Cabinets?
Comments (3)I can't speak to the issue of refacing vs replacing, but I did want to say that I am at the last 5% of a total kitchen renovation done through Kitchen Solvers. They've been absolutely wonderful to work with. They are very knowledgeable , pay good attention to detail, and have been able to do as much or as little as I want. They have their own flooring, drywall, granite, etc people, but will let me use others if I have a preference (we have a painter we really like, for example). I could have even just bought their design and used my own cabinetmaker (I didn't). They've done designs or total renovations for 2 of my friends too, both of whom were very happy with them....See MoreHas anyone had to get workman's comp ins for cabinet makers??
Comments (4)My homeowers' policy requires that tradesman carry workman's comp. That's because my homeowenrs' policy protects me from liability if someone (tradesperson, guest, delivery person, etc.) sues me for injury while on the premises. OTOH, you may know that some religions don't hold with any insurance. In general "Amish" meaning Amish, Mennonite, Brethern, Hutterites are among the sects that don't do insurance. They may even be able to avoid state-mandated insurance, I'm not sure about that as it may depend on state law. Possibly only exempt in so far as insurance that would benefit them, not for liability that protects other people. I bring this up because it has been my assumption that DW is at least partly Amish-run(?) and perhaps the other cabinet maker is, as well? That may be why there was a line through the form? I think it unlikely that if the cab maker is plain, and elects to forgo workman's comp (and is exempt from state req'd W/C on religious grounds) that they would turn around and sue you. As a rule plain people don't go to law to settle disputes. I would simply check with your insurance company, and then ask the cab makers. They will not be offended, I'm sure. It's my understanding that Amish don't use any health, fire, life, personal injury, long-term care, property, etc. insurance. L....See MoreHas anyone in metro Boston used Kitchen Magic for refacing?
Comments (1)The costs will be well above what just replacing everything would be....See Moreshermstead
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