Kitchen Refacing Scottsdale: Project Diary
Are you considering remodeling your kitchen? Are you in need of kitchen refacing in Scottsdale? Then this article is for you. This article will provide a diary of a kitchen refacing project. It will discuss information about the process of refacing as well as how to choose a reputable home remodeling contractor.
It is important to know what you are getting into when you start a project for kitchen refacing in Scottsdale. A reputable contractor will maintain the most open relationships with their clients, and therefore want to share with you the steps involved in a kitchen remodeling project.
Initial Consultation
The first question that needs to be answered when considering kitchen refacing in Scottsdale is, "What do you want to accomplish?" While many homeowners initially want to completely remodel their kitchens, sometimes all that is required is a cabinet and countertop refacing. After all, if the basic function and set-up of the kitchen isn't the problem but the look of it is, all it really requires is a "face lift."
This first visit generally takes 1 to 2 hours, as the contractor not only asks these questions of what the homeowner wants to accomplish, but answers questions as to how the work will be completed, how long it will take, and a review of materials and choices. Once the work is agreed upon, the craftsman will schedule a time to do a complete measure of the kitchen area.
Choosing the Materials
For all kitchen refacing in Scottsdale, the product and materials that a reputable contractor uses are different from competitors in that they always opt for high quality. For example, some companies do not supply new cabinet drawers. When they do include new drawers, often they are made from particle-board with wood laminates stapled to them. A reputable contractor builds all new drawer boxes from solid wood, held together with sturdy dovetailed joints instead of wood screws and staples.
The basic question of which materials to use is between wood and Thermofoil. Thermofoil is a vinyl foil that is bonded to dense fiberboard. The advantage of Thermofoil is that it is much easier to maintain than wood, and the grain and color consistency are more uniform.
A reputable contractor's higher standard of quality will save homeowners money over the long haul, as the kitchen maintains its fresher look longer, retaining its value.
Refacing the Cabinets
When starting a project of kitchen refacing in Scottsdale, a reputable craftsman carefully prepares the cabinet boxes so that the panels and veneers will adhere smoothly and permanently. If wood is the choice of materials, a reputable contractors wood cabinets should be manufactured with an 11-step professional custom-finish process. Included in the process is the application of a catalyzed conversion varnish that provides maximum resistance to scuffing, dents, moisture and household chemicals. This makes an important difference in the look, feel and durability of the doors.
The cabinet doors will then be attached using a European hinge. This hides the hinge mechanism, continuing the smooth line of flush surfaces and moldings designed throughout the cabinet system for a sleek, modern appearance.
The final touch is the kitchen hardware. Homeowners select their own hardware to match the look they want, and contractor will install the hardware.
The Final Result
With the Homeowner having been part of each decision involved in the kitchen refacing in Scottsdale project, the end result will be beautifully re-sculpted surfaces, inside and out. With both the aesthetic and design decisions made throughout the project, this kitchen will not only look beautiful but continue to look beautiful for years to come.
Kitchen refacing in Scottsdale, therefore, should also be looked at as an investment in your home. If you do put your home on the market, beyond recouping the costs of your investment, a remodeled kitchen is overwhelmingly a factor in the decision to buy one home over another.
About the Author:
Linda Zimmerman is co-owner of Republic West, a leading home remodeling contractor specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, interior remodeling, room additions, energy efficient window and door replacement, cabinet re-facing and more. For more information about kitchen refacing in Scottsdale, visit our website.
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