Looking For That One-Of-A-Kind Look? Achieve It With Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets
Perhaps you have been all around, looking at all the different designs and types, woods and finishes in standard kitchen cabinets. You've also priced custom-made cabinets -- great looking, but what a price! You want something that's, well . . .different. What can you do? Well, one great alternative is to buy unfinished kitchen cabinets, and do some of the work yourself. What Are Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets? Well, there are no major surprises here: Unfinished kitchen cabinets come straight to you from your dealer. They are designed to fit where your existing cabinets are located, but the wood has not been painted, stained or finished. This means that with unfinished kitchen cabinets, you decide how your kitchen cabinets will look -- by painting or staining, then finishing the surfaces. This allows you to have complete control over the color scheme, allowing for that unique look that you have been searching for so long. Advantages And Disadvantages of Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets One of the great things about unfinished kitchen cabinets is that you do not have to be a professional to work with these cabinets -- even a beginner can finish them off. And because you are doing the finishing yourself, they are generally going to cost you less than fully-finished cabinets. When you use unfinished kitchen cabinets you can now afford to buy a more expensive cabinet design/wood type for the same amount of money! One of the major drawbacks of installing unfinished kitchen cabinets is that if you do a poor job of painting/finishing, the whole world is going to know it. This is a major caveat -- make sure, if you are going to handle the finishing of the cabinets yourself, that you can do a really great job. If not, your unfinished kitchen cabinets will look like crap, and will be an embarrassment. Make Sure You Get All The Necessary Hardware When you make arrangements to purchase your unfinished kitchen cabinets, make sure that you order the proper types, and sufficient quantities of all the hardware that you will need. This not only includes the bolting screws but hardware such as door knobs, hinges, drawer slides, etc. What About The Quality Of Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets? Many people are concerned that, if they buy unfinished kitchen cabinets, they will get caught with some inferior 'junk.' Well, I'll let you in on a little secret: In many instances, the quality of the woods used in unfinished kitchen cabinets surpasses that of finished cabinetry. Here's why: Some dishonest manufacturers will use inferior grades of wood and then cover it up with paint, stain or finish that cannot be seen through. On the other hand, makers of unfinished kitchen cabinets MUST use good-quality wood that is free from defects, for the simple reason that you will be able to see every square inch of it before you finish it off. This means that you can rest assured: Oftentimes, unfinished kitchen cabinets are made from some of the best types of woods available in a particular price range. If you plan carefully, measure accurately, and are handy with a paint brush or spray gun, you can have some great looking kitchen cabinets in your home -- finished by you -- at a tremendous cost savings. Your DIY center sales assistant can help you select the right type of unfinished kitchen cabinets for you, or you can search the Internet and find some really great deals. Happy shopping! |
