Changing the color of a bedroom or repainting wood trim around the house can add immediate value to your home. However, one of the most frequently asked questions is about kitchen cabinets. Homeowners want to know whether they should repaint, replace, or reface their cabinets.
It is always less expensive to apply paint than to replace, so consider some of the reasons why you might consider repainting your kitchen cabinets before deciding what is best for you.
Cabinet Refinishing
Almost any kind of kitchen cabinet can be painted. Most homeowners consider painting because they are tired of their old stained cabinets.
Whitewashed oak was a popular finish in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This was then replaced by more natural oak finishes, dark cherries, maples, and extremely dark stains. The most recent kitchen cabinet trends are distressed woodwork and stains (made to look older yet clean), solid colors, or cabinets with a faux finish, commonly known as French Country.
So, what should you do with your kitchen cabinets now? Replace your kitchen cabinets, and painting will look better and better over time.
Painting a kitchen is typically 1/3 to 1/12 the cost of replacing it.
In most cases, the paints used on cabinets are also very durable and will last as long as new cabinets. You'll be surprised at how good the finished product will look if a professional paint company handles your cabinet project and has a lot of experience with woodwork.
The only time you should not paint or refinish your cabinets is when you are tired of the appearance of the doors and drawers. This is where you can combine replacement with repainting or refinishing.
In other words, if you want new doors and drawers, you can usually hire a professional cabinet maker to install unfinished doors and drawers with new hinges and drawer guides and then have your doors and drawers refinished.
Determine how you want your cabinets to look.
A painting company can provide you with a variety of options for kitchen cabinets.
The main thing you must decide is how you want the cabinets to look when finished.
Do you prefer a single color?
Would you like a different faux finish? Do you want them to have a "Old World" appearance? Whatever you want, your painter can make it happen for a lot less than gutting your kitchen and starting over. However, keep in mind that only a few companies excel at cabinet painting.
If you decide to repaint rather than replace it, don't go for the cheapest option. You'll be grateful to me in the end!
