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How to Update Old Kitchen Cabinets

Changing your cabinets into the new ones is indeed the best and simplest way to get a fresh look for your kitchen. However, it will cost much money and you cannot guarantee that you will have the same size and shape for your new replacement, especially when you have custom made cabinets. If you want to update your kitchen without changing your cabinets, you can always use the old ones and do some upgrading to completely change your cabinets’ look for a fresher kitchen look. Here are some tricks on how to update old kitchen cabinets for your guidance.

How to Update Old Oak Kitchen Cabinets

The simplest trick in how to update old kitchen cabinets is repainting or refinishing. Both repainting and refinishing your cabinets are easy to do and it will completely change your cabinets’ look in an instant. The process is simple that you do not need the help from professionals to do it. You just need to sand and strip your cabinets thoroughly and then you can apply the primers according to the kinds of paint you will use. Adjust the paint and its appropriate primer since different paint goes well with certain primers.

How to Update Old Kitchen Cabinets

When you have done with the primer, the next thing in how to update old kitchen cabinets is painting your cabinets in one direction following the wood’s materials. Apply 2-3 coatings for better and smoother result. When you have done with it, apply the finish according to your need, glossy for sparkly look, and regular for protection. Remember to do all of your painting activity in a place which has enough air circulation and plenty of sunlight. Protect your self with masks to avoid inhaling the dangerous substances in your painting products.

How to Update Old Wood Kitchen Cabinets

The next thing in how to update old kitchen cabinets is changing the hardware. Changing the hardware may include changing the door, knobs or handles only. Changing the door can change your kitchen’s look outstandingly. If you have closed cabinets which seems to pack up your kitchen, you can always take them off and make open shelving or change the door into glass ones. Both ideas will add the spaciousness look in your kitchen and add the beauty of your kitchen by painting the insides of the cabinets in different colors or setting up lights to illuminate your neatly ordered dishes and accessories.

How to Update Old Wooden Kitchen Cabinets

If you just need a little update, changing the knobs and handles will suffice can be the next in how to update old kitchen cabinets. Go to stores for various models and styles of handles and knobs and choose the ones which go with your cabinets’ style and holes for practicality.

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