How To Save Money When Cabinet Remodeling

Do You Know These 2 Facts About Kitchen And Bathroom Remodeling?

Here's some facts to keep in mind before renovating your kitchen or bathroom.

Fact # 1

The kitchen and bathroom are the most frequently used rooms in most homes, and after a few years, they show it.

Fact # 2

The kitchen and bathroom cost more to renovate per square metre than any other room in the home.

So what do these two facts tell us? Well, that kitchens and bathrooms need to be renovated more frequently and at greater expense than any other room. Any money you can save on kitchen and bathroom remodeling will therefore be substantial.

How To Save Money On Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Remodeling

Here's how to save money when remodeling your kitchen or bathroom. Instead of getting totally new cabinets, you can re-finish or re-face your existing cabinets. What's the difference between re-finish and re-face? Re-finishing cabinets means keeping your existing cabinets, including the doors. The door handles are removed and the paint on the doors is then stripped or sanded off. New paint and varnish is then applied. New door handles can then be fixed to the doors, or the existing door handles can be re-attached.

What Is "Refacing" Cabinets?

Re-facing cabinets, on the other hand, refers to removing the doors from the cabinets and throwing them away. New doors are then added to your existing cabinets for a fresh new look.

Of course, you could always strip out the old cabinets totally and have brand new joinery (cabinets) installed in your kitchen or bathroom. This option is useful when: a) you have a large budget; b) you have outgrown your existing storage space in your home; or c) you are selling your home and believe that new cabinets will substantially add to its value.

I'm Ready To Remodel – Now What?

So when you're ready to do some cabinet remodeling, get a few quotes from local tradespeople that specialise in home renovations. Ask for quotes based on all three options. Remember, you can re-finish the cabinets, you can re-face the cabinets and you can install new cabinets.

You can request to see a portfolio of completed projects to see what your project will look like when it's finished. Also, check out the tradesperson with the Better Business Bureau or the licence authority for your country. These organisations will let you know if there have been any complaints against your potential contractor, and the nature of the complaint.

Kitchen and bathroom cabinet remodeling is one of those necessary expenses in life. However, with a little research, you will find the cheapest option that best meets your needs. Never let a tradesperson or contractor talk you into a solution you don't want. Let your needs and your budget determine whether you re-face, re-finish or install brand new cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom.