Cabinet replacement. Simple yet dreadful words. You might prefer refinishing or cabinet repurposing. But, it’s time to make a change and that’s the way to go. They are just an eyesore and it’s high time to do something about it. To save a little money, you’ve decided to do the initial work and take down the old cabinets. But, you certainly don’t want to create more work or make a big mistake. That’s okay, cabinet replacement isn’t difficult at all.
Refacing Alternative
What you should know about kitchen cabinet refacing is that it’s not always a viable option. There are certain materials which just aren’t conducive to such a transformation. For instance, some types of wood don’t respond well to different types of paint color. Of course, if the cabinets aren’t made of wood, you’ll likely be unable to reface them.
Refacing your kitchen cabinets includes covering the exposed frames with a thin veneer of real wood or plastic laminate. Doors and drawer fronts are replaced to match or complement the new veneer. New hinges, knobs, pulls, and molding complete the transformation. --House Logic
But, you can also replace veneer or plastic laminate. However, these two require experience and the right equipment. So, if either of these are in your kitchen, you’re farther ahead to just switch them out. But, if the cabinets are wood, you can give them a new lease on life without much of a fuss.
Cabinet Replacement in Punta Gorda
Once you have the remodeling debris disposal lined-up, you can take down those old fixtures to start your journey to a new and improved space. Here’s how to go about cabinet replacement the easy way:
- Clear the area. Begin by clearing the whole area and putting up plastic and laying down drop cloths. You need to try to contain as much dirt and dust as possible to that room alone. Be sure to empty the cabinets and not leave anything inside.
- Remove the doors. Next, take off the doors. (Leave the handles on so they are easy to carry.) Just unfasten the hinges and pull the doors off the cabinets. Then, place them to the side.
- Take off the hardware. Now, remove any other hardware from the cabinets (if applicable), along with the shelves. Put the hardware and shelves aside, also so they aren't a tripping hazard.
- Pull the cabinet shells down. With the doors, hardware, and shelves out of the way, you can then remove the cabinet shells. You might have to unfasten retaining screws and/or pry them out of place.
If you need remodeling debris removal in Punta Gorda, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.
