Re-kitchen restoration

joe134

Hi Guys, I'm thinking of new kitchen, but don,t know whether to just change all doors etc instead of having it all replaced!
Wondered if anyone has opted for this route, via a company, or diit?
If so, is there a big saving?
Getting on, and don,t want too much upheaval,
Any advice appreciated.
Anyone used "the Kitchen Renovation Company"?
:beer:

Zola.

would painting the cupboards with a brush be a bad idea?

Should it be sprayed?

Ebe_Scrooge

If the cupboard carcasses are otherwise sound, and you're happy with the layout of the kitchen, then just replacing the cupboard doors will be massively cheaper than having a whole new kitchen fitted, and can spruce up an outdated / shabby kitchen to a surprising degree. It's also a very easy DIY job if you've got a few basic tools and a little experience.

joe134

Ebe_Scrooge wrote: »

If the cupboard carcasses are otherwise sound, and you're happy with the layout of the kitchen, then just replacing the cupboard doors will be massively cheaper than having a whole new kitchen fitted, and can spruce up an outdated / shabby kitchen to a surprising degree. It's also a very easy DIY job if you've got a few basic tools and a little experience.

Thanks guys.
Painting would just degrade it I think.Even-though, the ones she likes are the same, just white:eek
They would have to be sprayed for a good finish.
Could try first, plenty paint and time.
The ones she wants are hand painted, dubious about durability, and I don,t like melamine.

It,s all solid pine doors,still in good nick, but, OH wants a change:mad ,expensive when new 22 years ago.
I am pretty handy, :rotfl: but new work tops , if changed, probably,would be a problem, not too good at mitering:(
Same layout,required, cannot really change it.
The cabinets are all sound, just 20 door fronts, 4 draw fronts, 5 corner units , wine rack,and plinths.
Integral dishwasher front and same with fridge, all working ok.
Seems that,s the route to go then.
Less mess and expense.
Thanks again guys
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phill99

This is what I do, day in, day out.


Changing the doors is false economy. The carcasses will eventually fail and you will need to change them. Having priced both door changing and renewing kitchens, there is very little price difference. It will also allow to incorporate any changes you need.


Granted, it is more upheaval, but it is false economy.

joe134

phill99 wrote: »

This is what I do, day in, day out.


Changing the doors is false economy. The carcasses will eventually fail and you will need to change them. Having priced both door changing and renewing kitchens, there is very little price difference. It will also allow to incorporate any changes you need.


Granted, it is more upheaval, but it is false economy.

Thanks Phil.
Conflicting answers.
Have to give it some thought?
Over 70 now, so I think the carcasses will last, but, will get different quotes.
If left to me, I,d stick with what we have, still good nick, all furniture is pine, it s a big kitchen,and I don,t think painted wood would be as durable as real pine.
Ours is not to reason why, just to do or die.:rotfl