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Kitchen Cabinet re-do????

Epicurean — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:33:31 GMT

My kitchen cabinets are old. The finish I'd drying out and outdated, but they are solid wood, and sturdy. Has anyone here had there cabinets painted or new doors and drawer fronts on with the rest covered,sorry, can't remember what it's called.... I just hate the thought of spending money on new kitchen as all our appliances are new as are countertops. thanks for any help.

Re: Kitchen Cabinet re-do????

Tyak — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 20:04:35 GMT

I think you're talking about re-facing. I went that route and I absolutely hate them. If they're good and sturdy, either paint them or get them stained but, do not re-face them.

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Citrine1 — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:01:54 GMT

I too have wood cabinets. They were in really good shape considering they are 40 some years old, but I wanted a change as the doors and drawer fronts were drab and dated looking. Anyway, I had them re-faced in August. I had new counters and a new sink installed as well. Home Depot did the job and I couldn't be more thrilled. My kitchen looks beautiful and the technician who did the work did a beautiful job. It wasn't cheap, but it was less expensive than installing new cabinets. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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507df — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:14:24 GMT

On 4/6/2015 Citrine1 said:
I too have wood cabinets. They were in really good shape considering they are 40 some years old, but I wanted a change as the doors and drawer fronts were drab and dated looking. Anyway, I had them re-faced in August. I had new counters and a new sink installed as well. Home Depot did the job and I couldn't be more thrilled. My kitchen looks beautiful and the technician who did the work did a beautiful job. It wasn't cheap, but it was less expensive than installing new cabinets. Good luck with whatever you decide.

I did the same thing, painted the cabinet frames/boxes and a local carpenter made all new doors for the cabinets. Total cost about $8000 (in addition we got all new drawers, a new lazy susan, and installed drawers in a couple of the bottom cupboards). Best thing we did - the cabinets look new. In addition, the 45 year old cabinets are probably a much better quality than anything you could buy today. I don't think you would ever regret it if you went ahead with it. If possible, keep your old doors and have them refinished... they are probably much better quality wood than anything new that would be built. We went with new doors because we wanted bead board in the middle of them.

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Epicurean — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:15:19 GMT

Thank you both for your replays. we have the money to get new cabinets,but at the age of 70 I can think of many more ways to spend our money. plus, We have new counters,appliances and flooring.I am really on the fence with this. I will also look into finding someone who has experience with painting kitchen cabinets...

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GCR18 — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:06:08 GMT

I would paint them. We are considering doing that at my parents house. The kitchen cabinets there are in need of some help. Once my mother commits to the idea, we'll get going.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:10:46 GMT

We had a Home Depot rep come to give an estimate on cabinet refacing a couple of years ago. For what she quoted, we could have gutted the kitchen and started over with brand new. We decided to wait. We cleaned and restained the current cabinets, changed the hardware and put in a new floor. That really helped a lot. We're getting ready to put in a quartz countertop, new sink and new wall tiles this month. I think that'll do a lot to update the look of the kitchen.

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stevieb — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 03:22:11 GMT

I wouldn't reface solid wood cabinets... Chances are the refacing won't be as nice as the wood you already have and if it is, you'll probably pay quite a big for solid wood refacing... I'd go the cleaning, staining or painting route. I had my old solid wood but orangey maple kitchen cabinets cleaned, lightly sanded, primed and painted and I love the result.

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ID2 — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:33:33 GMT

JMO If you have everything else spanking new and replaced in your kitchen why would you want to keep your old wooden cabinets?? Kind-of defeats the purpose of replacing the other things. If it were me? I'd tear out and replace the cabinets with new. JMO

Re: Kitchen Cabinet re-do????

Jtdmum — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:23:15 GMT

On 4/6/2015 507df said:
On 4/6/2015 Citrine1 said:
I too have wood cabinets. They were in really good shape considering they are 40 some years old, but I wanted a change as the doors and drawer fronts were drab and dated looking. Anyway, I had them re-faced in August. I had new counters and a new sink installed as well. Home Depot did the job and I couldn't be more thrilled. My kitchen looks beautiful and the technician who did the work did a beautiful job. It wasn't cheap, but it was less expensive than installing new cabinets. Good luck with whatever you decide.

I did the same thing, painted the cabinet frames/boxes and a local carpenter made all new doors for the cabinets. Total cost about $8000 (in addition we got all new drawers, a new lazy susan, and installed drawers in a couple of the bottom cupboards). Best thing we did - the cabinets look new. In addition, the 45 year old cabinets are probably a much better quality than anything you could buy today. I don't think you would ever regret it if you went ahead with it. If possible, keep your old doors and have them refinished... they are probably much better quality wood than anything new that would be built. We went with new doors because we wanted bead board in the middle of them.

I did the same. I don't have cabinets, i have cupboards original built in to the house. To rempve them and install cabinets would be major. Find a good woodworker in your area and have them give you a quote. Mine came out beautiful.

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house_cat — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:53:57 GMT

I had a contractor take my doors and drawers away to be painted. Then he added pulls and handles. I also got quartz countertops. The results are amazing. It looks like a new kitchen. I have a couple more things to be done and then I'm planning to post before and after pictures for anyone interested. I'm soooooo glad I did it.

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Epicurean — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:04:28 GMT

Id2, We replaced the appliances after we just moved in, then the floor. The countertop was the last thing we did. then the cabinets we all in O.K. Shape. they are just a little worn,but very outdated.

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Epicurean — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:06:26 GMT

after reading all your replays, will think about painting the cabinets. like I said, it's not about money,just about what we want to spend it on. at 70, I'd rather spend it on vacations!!!,

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LooPY — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:52:48 GMT

Hi Epicurean--I'm inclined to agree with ID2. I will say that if you should decide to go the refacing route, be sure and compare prices. Particularly if the kitchen is not too big, the cost for new cabinetry can actually be about the same! Also, at our age (I'm the same!) even though we may not anticipate selling, should this be the case within the next ten years, you will get a far better return on a kitchen that is all newer. The cabinets will look fine repainted, but for example a cathedral (arch) style door will look dated nonetheless, in contrast to all the other new elements. My friend found this very situation--she replaced her counter, backsplash, appliances, floor, but didn't replace the cabs and she does regret it, because due to her husband's current health she will now be selling her place. Just something to think about (even though, who wants to?! I hear you about the vacations!!)

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AuntG — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:21:52 GMT

On 4/7/2015 Epicurean said: after reading all your replays, will think about painting the cabinets. like I said, it's not about money,just about what we want to spend it on. at 70, I'd rather spend it on vacations!!!,

That does seem like a good decision. So many times I ask myself if the function is still there, do I really need to replace something. Just spiffing up your cabinets may be all that is needed.

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Nevadablue — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 23:44:19 GMT

Epic- we just put our house on the market and my cabinets sounded like yours and the home stager turned me on to Watco Danish Oil believe I got from amazon or ebay check both, all you do is wash cabinets down to remove oil and dirt and wipe that stuff on "no sanding"! my cabinets look better than new the realtors and home stagers around here swear by that stuff I can't say enough good about it my cabinets had steam damage from the stove or by the sink where we rub against all the time and that stuff did miracles.

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Epicurean — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:48:21 GMT

Nevadablue, you so much. I will give this a try!!!!

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bargainsgirl — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:24:48 GMT

Our cabinets are from the 60's. We plan to paint them with Annie Sloan paint. Check out the website. There are MANY tutorials on how to do this. I have friends who have painted many different pieces with this paint and it looks wonderful. Another friend just had her cabs painted with it and they were really cheap ones compared to mine. They look really nice. Good luck.

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Epicurean — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:58:17 GMT

Thank you all for your help. Our cabinets are dull, but the design is simple, flat door with moulding around outside. They just need to be refreshed,or painted as they are solid wood. Will try to clean first and in the meantime find a painter who has experience with kitchens. Thank you all,again.

Re: Kitchen Cabinet re-do????

colliegirls — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:05:24 GMT

Painting dated wood cabinets white and getting new knobs would make a huge difference in your kitchen.