painting kitchen cabinets
October 18, 2022

Should I paint or refinish my kitchen cabinets?

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Both painting and finishing cabinets will provide a fresh makeover, however, each option has pros and cons.

Painting your cabinets will allow you to cover up imperfections and add a sleek style to your space. Restoring cabinets (sanding and stripping them to their most natural state) can have similar results, but there are some important distinctions. Paint may look modern and intense, but it doesn’t fix blemishes. Refinishing will certainly get to the root of any problem, however, the procedure can be painstaking.

Cabinet Painting

Pros:

– Can refresh the look of cabinets.
– Looks modern.
– Maintains original cabinet structure.

Repainting your cabinets is a great way to improve the look of your kitchen without buying all new products, which can be expensive: new cabinets cost more than $10,000.

Paint makes cabinets look much more contemporary than stain and other coatings. Plus, you can choose any color you like, and some companies even offer custom shade options. If you go for the crisp, clean, and very small look, go for a bright white. For a splash of color, consider a wash of blue or yellow. With a couple of coats of paint, you’ll have solid-colored cabinets with no wood grain showing.

Cons

– Can be more laborious
– May leave marks
– It requires more time than painting

Unfortunately, painting cabinets is time-consuming and requires painstaking work. You will need to remove all the closet doors as well as the cabinets, identify them all to keep track of where they fit and paint them all independently.

You’ll also need to thoroughly paint around decorative details and edges, as well as repaint multiple layers to avoid brush strokes and touch-ups. Work with a professional custom cabinet painter if you’re not detail-oriented or just don’t have time to focus on careful art. Experts are experienced, so they can usually get the job done much faster than DIYers.

Painted cabinets also need to be preserved sometimes. Clean them regularly to maintain the color: the longer the debris remains on the paint, the more likely it is to damage it.

Cabinet Refinishing

Cabinet refinishing involves sanding or chemically stripping the existing surface to refinish it (or bare it). With refinishing, you keep every part of your existing kitchen cabinets and just change the finish.

Advantages
– Looks completely natural
– Correct imperfections
– Maintains the structure of the cabinets.

If you have wood cabinets, refinishing them will bring out the wood grain and also make your kitchen look more standard. Instead of just covering up marks like dents and scratches, cabinet refinishing gets to the root of the problem to fix it. Cabinet finishes are a great option if your cabinets are made of high-quality materials, such as solid wood.

If your cabinets have signs that make them look dated, you may need to completely refinish them instead of redecorating or repainting them.

Cons
– Can be unpleasant
– May take longer than painting

When you refinish kitchen cabinets, expect a layer of grime to cover everything from the stove to the tile floor. Painting cabinets can take a couple of days, depending on whether you do it yourself or work with a professional painter. It takes the same amount of time to redecorate the cabinets as you will need to uninstall all the cabinet doors and also the cabinets before going live.

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October 23, 2020

The Cheapest Loan for Home Remodeling

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Like the building of a house, remodeling of it also takes much time, effort and also costs a lot. Those who have solid cash with them could easily do that with their own money but others who are in short of money and need the house to be remodeled would be those who are in trouble. For the best deals, it is very important to go shopping for it.

For those who are short with money, the best option for them would be take a loan which could be made available in every nation. There are many people who do not bother about taking loans but for many people this is the biggest and the most important transaction that anyone could make in their entire lives.

Some sort of credit is involved for all the purchases made. All those who are opting for the house would be in the look out for a mortgage which could be easily available to them. In case of car most of them would be looking out for an auto finance. One important thing that will be considerd necessary for the purchase of products for the remodeling of the house is a credit card. This will become very handy for all the purchases made for the remodeling of the house.

Finding the best loan for remodeling your house would meet various circumstances. This is because you have to conduct research on all the financial setups those providing loans. Many of them would be much easier but the repaying method might a little tricky and even costly which could not be afforded by you.

But some other loan providers would not easily give you loans easily and there would be certain tough procedures related to it. The rates and terms always vary with lenders and the conditions that make you accept would be the one perfect for you.

A little bargaining and negotiation would prove to be something good and sometimes would even make the situation remain the same. If the offer provided to you is something different and which is not acceptable then you could easily ask for a reduction in the rate. Another thing which could be done by you is to provide security for the loan. If you have an assurance that it is possible to repay the loan, you could easily ask them about the details and the monthly payments so that it would easy for you to choose the right.

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October 23, 2020

Plumbing Systems at Home

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If you have ever gone camping for a weekend, you know it doesn’t take long to miss running water, flushing toilets, clean clothes, and hot showers. These modern conveniences are the benefits of plumbing systems. Your house has several separate plumbing systems. Sinks, toilets, washers, bathtubs, and related fixtures. Types of pipes for different plumbing usage may vary, from:

1. Copper

2. Plastic

3. Lead

4. Concrete

5. Steel

6. Cast iron

Plumbing is something we use every day and which most of us know little about. Shopping for your own plumbing fixtures rather than getting them through your plumber allows you to choose from a wider selection and save money.

Most people are familiar with plumbers, who come to their home to unclog a drain or install an appliance. When construction plumbers install piping in a house, for example, they work from blueprints or drawings that show the planned location of pipes, plumbing fixtures, and appliances.

Water enters your house through a pipe that connects either to a municipal water line or a private well. Faucets, like all plumbing fixtures with moving parts, are apt to require more repair than non-moving fixtures. The less strain you put on your faucets, the less frequently they need repair.

If your plumbing fixtures drain slowly, the problem may be a clogged vent. This happens when vents are improperly located and when birds or animals deposit debris in the vent where it exits the roof.

Whatever your intended plumbing projects, the first step is to familiarize yourself with the water system in your home. At the very least it is important to know where to switch off the mains in case of an emergency.

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October 23, 2020

Replace Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors

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You may find that over the course of time, your kitchen cabinet doors will experience a lot of wear because they are used so much. Your kitchen cabinet doors will end up taking on the residue from your cooking like grease, heat, stains, and even residue from food just simply because of their location and use. So, instead of replacing your cabinets, it is actually a good and affordable option to replace your kitchen cabinet doors.

If you take the time to shop around for your cabinet doors, you can find some that will take the wear and tear better. Laminate doors for your kitchen cabinets will actually survive the residue and heat. They also do not require you to paint them to keep them looking nice, and pretty much any cabinet maker you find will be able to make the kitchen cabinet doors you need.

Instead of buying new cabinet doors, another option is that you can paint the ones you have yourself. You will get the feeling of accomplishment when you are done, and will also not have to worry about hiring a professional to paint or totally replace your cabinet doors. Just make sure that when you take on a task like this that you set aside the two or three days you may need to complete it.

Kitchen cabinet doors are not only the most visible part of your kitchen but also one of the most abused parts. Your doors get hit with the heat when you cook, the grime of food when you handle them, and any number of other actions that are as a result of their constant use. You can replace them when they get to look bad, or you can always repaint them yourself and get them looking new. Either way, it is amazing what improving your doors can really do.

Refinishing countertops and resurfacing cabinets: The way to bring back life to your kitchen! Contact us for a free quote at (713) 960-4249.

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October 23, 2020

Choosing Your Bathroom Cabinets

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Are you planning on remodeling your bathroom in the upcoming days, weeks, or months? If so, have you decided what you would like to have remodeled? There are some homeowners who only choose to remodel a small portion of their bathroom, but there are others who wish to remodel every square inch of it. Whether you are only looking to plan a small remodeling project or a large one, there is a good chance that you may be in need of new bathroom cabinets.

When it comes to bathroom cabinets, you will find that not everyone needs or wants them. There are some homeowners who choose to keep their bathrooms as simple as they could possibly be, which often includes leaving the cabinets out of the bathroom. Despite the fact that not all homeowners have cabinets inside their bathrooms, a large number of them do. One of the reasons for that is storage space. Whether you are looking for a place to store your bath towels or your health and beauty products, a bathroom cabinet may come in handy.
Whether you are looking to replace your old bathroom cabinets with new ones or if you are installing cabinets in your bathroom for the first time, you will need to make a decision. That decision is what type of cabinets you would like to purchase. Although it may seem like a fairly easy decision to make, you may find that it isn’t as easy as you originally thought. One of the reasons for that is because of all of the choices that you will have. When it comes to buying new cabinets for your bathroom, you will find that you, literally, have an unlimited number of different options.
Perhaps, the best thing to do, when looking for new bathroom cabinets, is to decide what you would like to have or, at least, where you would like to have them. For instance, if you are remodeling the rest of your bathroom, there is a chance that you may have already decided on a new bathroom sink or toilet. If that is the case, you will want to choose bathroom cabinets that will match the rest of your remodeled bathroom. Although you may be unable to pre-select a style, you should at least be able to decide on a color. The color, alone, may come in handy when shopping for a new set of bathroom cabinets.
In addition to the color, it is also important that you determine how much space you have available for cabinets. This is important because bathroom cabinets come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles. Many bathroom cabinets can be resized, with the right training or professional assistance, but it may be impossible to do it will all cabinets. That is why it is advised that you know, ahead of time, how much room you will have for your bathroom cabinets. The last thing that you will want is to be stuck with a set of cabinets that are too big for your bathroom.
Once you have decided what size bathroom cabinets you need, as well as what color cabinets you want, you may want to start shopping. Whether you do your shopping online or in one of your local home improvement stores, you will find that shopping, almost always, makes it easier to find the bathroom cabinets of your dreams. In fact, if you are remodeling the rest of your bathroom, it may be a good idea to make all of your purchases at the same time. Doing so may help to ensure that all of the bathroom fixtures, materials, and supplies used will compliment each other; often resulting in the best bathroom ever.
Whether you decide to shop for your bathroom cabinets, as well as the rest of your bathroom remodeling supplies, online, or in one of your local home improvement stores, it is important that you take a minute to examine your decision. Bathroom remodeling projects can not only take a lot of time but a lot of money; therefore, you will want to make sure that your decision is the right one!
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