Makeover For The Cabinets
added 11/26/2007
Kitchens are central to any home. Here the cooking
gets done, while the kids complete their homework. Kitchen
cabinets are designed to look great and handle all the pots
& pans, cutlery and various foods. Cabinets also account
for almost 50% of the cost for the kitchens and should be
durable. Dependent upon the budget, choose kitchen cabinets
that would be durable and look great, while having all functionalities.
Types of cabinets
Cabinets are available in three different formats. Stock cabinets
are available in 9”-48” sizes and are readily
available. They are available in standard sizes and finishes.
For fillers you may need custom built solutions and options.
They are also the cheapest option.Semi custom built cabinets
are a step above the stock cabinets. The manufacturer will
take the measurements for the cabinets from the customer and
build the cabinets accordingly. They are available in many
colors and finishes. They are more expensive than stock cabinets
and take approximately 4-6 weeks to be delivered.
Custom built cabinets are the most expensive. They are made
on the construction site according to the customer’s
plans. The customer can opt for a variety of finishes, colors,
materials and fixtures for the cabinets. It’s the most
expensive. Delivery d installation time is dependent upon
the number of cabinets and the size of the kitchen.
The price factor
A KITCHEN WITH STOCK CABINETS CAN BE BUILT WITHIN
$5000 - $20,000
A KITCHEN WITH SEMI CUSTOM BUILT CABINETS CAN BE BUILT WITHIN
$20,000+ - $40,000
A KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM BUILT CABINETS ARE PRICED ARE $40,000+
Cost of the cabinets will be dependent on the material used,
the look of the kitchen. For example an Old country look cabinets
and the stainless steel cabinets are very expensive. The installation
of the kitchen cabinets is always charged as extra. Customers
should ensure that company authorized personnel and workmen
install the cabinets.
Materials available for making the cabinets
Wood is the most popular choice for making
the cabinets. Both hardwood and softwood are utilized for
making the cabinets. Other options are plywood and rubber
bar. Last expanses of wood can warp easily with time; to counter
this plywood is used. The insides of the cabinets can be polished
or mica boards can also be used. The fixtures such as hinges
cost extra.
Laminates. There are innumerable color and
finishes available for laminates. They need a back support
to prevent them from warping.
Stainless Steel cabinets are great to use
and very durable. They can take in a lot of wear and tear
and can be washed and cleaned easily. The customer should
ensure that the steel used is of good quality. Cheaper qualities
can be noisier than the expensive ones.
Inside the cabinets
The cost of the cabinets can be pushed up further with what
is been installed inside the cabinets. These include pull
out trays, drawers, shelves, hinge, corners, half corners,
spice racks, dustbin and flour bin pullouts etc. Knobs are
available in various shapes, sizes and material and can also
be quite expensive. Today there are many options that are
available for the makeover of the kitchen cabinets.
Please refer to our Kitchen
Remodeling Firms section to find a great contractor near
you.
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