Thinking about repainting or refinishing your kitchen cabinets? Well, that’s a pretty big deal! There are definitely some amazing budget-friendly options that will help you achieve the exact look you want. Your ultimate goal will be to take old, dated, dinged-up cabinets and give them a fresh new look, upgrading your whole kitchen. That’s no easy task to handle on your own though.
If you’re feeling intimidated by the task, don’t let that stop you! There are plenty of approaches you can take, including hiring a professional cabinet makeover service. Before you pick up the paint brush or the phone though, there are four common questions you’ll want to ask first.
1st Question: How much time am I looking at?
Cabinet refinishing and cabinet painting are much faster ways to update your cabinets when compared to the traditional remodel. Still like most things in life, you still need devote time and attention to it. The more time you’re able to spend, the better the results will be. Be sure to ask yourself how much time you actually have to spend painting or refinishing your cabinets. Depending on the number of cabinets you have, your skill level, and the amount of time you can devote each day, you could be looking at a few days or even weeks to complete the job.
Additionally, during this time your kitchen and home will be a job site. In other words, it’s going to get messy. That mess is going to interrupt your daily life no matter how hard you try to avoid that. Make sure you’re prepared to deal with that.
If you find you don’t have the time to devote to your cabinet project, the good news is that professional cabinet refinishers are still an affordable option that will deliver top-quality results. Letting a pro in can make the job go by quicker as it will be their whole priority so there will actually be less interruption to your daily life.
2nd Question: What are my cabinets even made of?
This probably isn’t a question that’s constantly on your mind. You do need to answer it though because the different materials will need to be treated differently when it comes to cabinet painting. Cabinets can be made up of a wide range of things from solid wood or engineered wood, such as MDF, particleboard, or plywood that is covered by a wood veneer. You’ll want to know what your cabinets are made of before starting the project or even making a call to a professional.
Solid wood cabinets are the easiest ones to paint, especially on your own. They also typically yield the best long-term results. Other materials may not allow the paint or stain to set and stick properly. As a result, your likely to get chips or even experience some peeling. It’s also important to choose the proper paint products for your cabinets.
When it comes to cabinet painting in Greenville, the best products and service are actually found with our team. We don’t actually paint the cabinets, but instead we refinish them with our high-quality solid stain finish. This product is made specifically for cabinets making it more durable and suited for your exact needs.
3rd Question: Do I want to keep the grain of the wood visible?
You can use paint or our solid stain to cover up the wood grain. This will create a more modern look.You’ll want to ask yourself if this is a look you want to go for. If you do, you’ll want to properly prepare the cabinets, choose an opaque paint, and apply several layers to completely hide the grain.
If you want to keep a more natural look to your cabinets, you will want to avoid traditional paint altogether. What you use instead will depend entirely on what color your cabinets already are and what color you’d like them to be. Lighter colored wood cabinets can be stained a darker color, but it’s harder to get a darker color to become lighter.
If you re particular about a look you want, the best approach is to talk to a professional cabinet refinishing company who will know the approach to take and the products to use to deliver the look you want.
4th Question: Am I particular about details and small imperfections?
You really can’t expect to be good at something right off the bat. Cabinet painting and refinishing are no different. You’re going to make plenty of mistakes along the way. So ask yourself if you can deal with that. You may be living with the mistakes for a long time or paying to repair them.
Perfectionists as well as budget minded individuals may find it easier to hire out the job to a professional. It could save you plenty of time and money in the long-run.
Other Things to Consider
Painting can only affect the color of your cabinets. There may be other things you don’t like such as the style or layout of your cabinets and kitchen. If those things bug you, the color change may not do what you need it to and you may want to consider a full renovation.
Your money, at the end of the day, may also be the most important thing to consider. If you are considering a full kitchen remodel but dreading the costs, remember that painting or refinishing are cheaper options. DIY may seem like the cheapest way to get that done, but remember you’re prone to make mistakes that may need a professional’s help to fix. This will wind up costing you more in the long run. It might actually end up being cheaper to just hire a professional in the first place.
Schedule a service with the best cabinet refinishing company in the Greenville area. That would be the team here at N-Hance Wood Refinishing of Greenville. Call us today at (864) 558-1000 to get started.