Resurfacing cabinets and adding drawers
ladybug A 9a Houston area
8 years ago
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Cabinet refacing and adding more cabinets
Comments (1)Are you sure they're formica? I've only heard of formica countertops. Regardless I think refacing might prove more expensive than it's worth. I don't know if the wood veneer used during a refacing would adhere to the formica. As far as filling in the space, you would have to purchase a cabinet frame. Maybe the cabinet refacers offer them. I obviously don't have any answers to your questions but I have doubts that refacing is the right answer in this case. The basis for my questions is that I recently had my kitchen cabinets refaced. During my research, the consensus was the refacing was an expensive option only to be used if the layout was perfect and the cabinets structurally sound. Which mine were so it was a good choice for me. The main reason to consider was that refacing costs about 50-60% as much as replacement so if you had any issues then you're better off replacing. I would consider having formica (or whatever it is) to be a significant enough issue to warrant replacement. Let me put it this way, refacing my townhouse kitchen cost $7K. Here in northern VA refacing what you're talking about plus the middle cabinet could easily run $1500 - $2000. Plus in a replacement you should be able to re-use your faucets and maybe even your countertop/sinks. Just my two cents....See MoreAdding Full Extension Slides to Existing Drawers
Comments (1)Blum slides have very specific requirements for drawer box sizes. Go to your local supplier and grab the Blum Concealed Runner Guide and read up on the specs. (You might find it on Blum.com) Check out Rockler.com for other brands that may work if the Blums wont......See MoreAdded cabinets almost finished
Comments (9)I needed cabinets to put in place of our fridge which we moved. The two cabinets were only $180 total, and they were brand new Diamond cabinets. I have been ordering new doors from Barker piece meal. I did the uppers first, now working on the lowers. I have 4 more to order which I hope to do next week. We decided a couple weeks ago that we were going to replace the floor sooner than later and I bought my dream range with double ovens. and I have 2 doors and a window I want to replace. The 3 new drawers can wait. LOL I wasn't thinking and should have ordered the drawer front as slabs....See MoreResurfacing Kitchen Cabinets, DIY Project or not?
Comments (5)We have done our own Kitchen renovations in the recent past from gutting the space to installing all of the new cabinets. The cabinets were custom built and the painted finish was completed by the cabinet maker, before we installed them. Of course the granite was fabricated and installed by the stone professionals. We do not have any experience with resurfacing the cabinet frames with veneer. We think that we are experienced enough to install the new cabinet doors and drawers. If you have successfully completed the resurfacing of cabinets, we really appreciate your advice. We want to replace the old Formica cabinet doors with new wood doors and will need to glue the veneer to the frames. Thanks so much for all of your suggestions....See Moreladybug A 9a Houston area
8 years agoavocadogirl
8 years agoladybug A 9a Houston area
8 years agoWe moved into the house about a year ago, I Iike the granite, backspash, layout etc. The finish on the cabinet is a bit worn in a few places, but its almost new on the inside. i dont envision a full remodel, nor do I see us moving for several years atleast. Posting pictures to give a better idea. thanks!
I dont want to change all of the cabinets, maybe a couple, and refinish
Pic from house listing when we bought the house
close up
herbflavor
8 years agoladybug A 9a Houston area
8 years agoladybug A 9a Houston area
8 years ago
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