Restored cabinets enhance homes
Cabinets are a focal point of the kitchen that will age a home if worn or dated.
Rejuvenating wood cabinets will make a big impact with little cost. To refresh older oak cabinets, one product I often recommend is Briwax.
To clean away dark, sticky buildup, nicks, scratches and watermarks using Briwax, first remove the cabinet doors and wipe them down with contact cement solvent to remove any grease and grime buildup. Do this in a wellventilated space.
Next, apply Briwax in the appropriate colour, using a white nylon scrubber pad or #0000 oilfree steel wool, to a small area, let dry and buff with a clean lint-free cloth.
HIRING A PROFESSIONAL
There are companies that specialize in reviving the existing wood cabinet doors to the original condition.
Make sure the contractor has proper insurance, proper accreditations and solid references.
OTHER EASY UPGRADES
Consider other inexpensive upgrades to update the kitchen, such as adding crown moulding and replacing worn or dated hardware, kitchen faucets and light fixtures.
REPLACING DOORS
Another option is to replace the cabinet doors fronts.
To begin, contact a cabinet refacing service to give you an in-home estimate and to find out what type of finishes are available. The process involves removing the old doors and drawer fronts.
The cabinet frames, door and drawer fronts are resurfaced with the new finish and new hardware is installed.