Refinishing kitchen cabinets can be a more affordable and easy alternative to having to reface your old cabinets. If they are just beginning to show some wear and haven't sustained any real damage, then refinishing them could just be the solution you want. It is also a great way to give your kitchen a brand new look without having to dig into your savings to accomplish it: often you can get it all done for less than five hundred dollars.

The first step to refinishing kitchen cabinets is taking them off the hinges. This is probably the easiest step in the whole process, but it is nearly impossible to get it done without taking them down. This is due to the fact that you could accidentally cause some damage to the rest of the cabinetry, and it is difficult to refinish them without staining the countertops with the varnish.

After you have taken the doors down you need to sand them. This can be done with a sanding block or sand paper, but it is simplest with a mechanical sander. Ideally sanding should be done with fine-grit paper to guarantee the smoothest results possible, but if there are several layers of paint already already applied you may need to go with a higher grade. Ensure to keep on a mask and safety goggles during this step due to the possibility of getting wood chips in your eyes or mouth, which is dangerous. You are making an attempt to get rid of the previous finish, so it could be time consuming.

After getting everything sanded, the step after in refinishing kitchen cabinets is painting them. You could use either finisher or paint, depending on your choice. If you are using paint, be sure to apply a coat of primer before to make sure that no previous damage or stains show through the paint. Also make sure to use oil-based paint as opposed to latex, as oil-based paints usually dry harder and will be better to the touch overall.

After you have finished all of the above and hung the cabinet doors back where they belong, you are finally finished with the refinishing process. While it is a little harder than having to completely reface them, the cheaper price is definitely worth it. The effort and time you need to totally and successfully refinish your cabinetry can be quite exhaustive, but being able to see your kitchen and see it look like new without having to spend over $500 is an awesome feeling. Refinishing kitchen cabinets may be an overall more laborious route, but it is the most rewarding once it is all done.

Giving your kitchen a whole new look is a labor-intensive and strenuous. Going ahead and refinishing the cabinetry instead of the alternative is no exception, but it is far more affordable than the alternative.