Searching For A Firm For Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

By Mark Bell


Over a period of time, the kitchen in your home will suffer from wear and tear, and may look unsightly. Installing a brand new kitchen is going to be expensive and a cheaper alternative is to fit new doors to the cupboards. If you are looking for a company for kitchen cabinet refacing there are some important things to consider.

Carrying out home improvements has advantages and many homeowners will give kitchens a face lift from time to time. These upgrades can add to the property value and if the property is on the market it will be easier to sell if it is in good condition. Most families will use their kitchens a lot and will want one that is attractive and modern.

Refacing a kitchen will involve removing the doors and drawer fronts and replacing them with brand new ones if the cabinets are still in good condition. You can also install new worktops which will give the kitchen a face lift without spending thousands of dollars. You will be able to choose different designs and colors and a team of fitters can do the work or you can do the job yourself.

Doing the upgrades yourself will save you some money but the better option is to employ a qualified fitter. Some of the work may require specialist tools and these may be quite expensive and not worth buying for doing just one job. If you have any gas appliances that need moving then you will need a qualified and licensed gas engineer to do this work.

You will probably have companies in your local area that can supply you with new doors and other items to improve your kitchen. The telephone book is a good place to find a firm and others can be found advertised locally and in newspapers. DIY stores will also stock the items that you need and they can also order items from a manufacturer for you.

It is also worth having a look online and there are many firms trading on the internet that specialize in refacing work. There are a large number of web sites to choose from and you can order your items after browsing their pages of stock. The web sites will also list the contact details for the supplier and this is useful if you are unsure about and items that you wish to order.

When you are ready to place your order with a supplier it is important to have the correct dimensions of your cabinets. Most cupboard fronts will be a standard size but some people will have bespoke cabinets made which may differ in size. It is advisable to measure each on accurately and write the details down so that you have all of the correct information to place the order.

Before the new fronts are fitted it is important to make sure that the cabinets are in good condition and replace any that are damaged. Hinges will usually need replacing and this should be done if you can afford to buy new ones. The runners on the drawers can also be renewed and fitting brand new handles will also help to improve your kitchens appearance.




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