Paint or tear out kitchen cabinets - which is more practical?
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Is it more practical to paint badly worn kitchen cabinets or tear out and install new, which will mean new sink, faucet, counter tops, etc.
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Well from a budget stand point, you could just keep them and sand them and paint. Maybe some new hardware. But if you aren’t worried about busting the bank then treat yourself to nicely remodeled kitchen 😊
Hi Emily, if they are in bad shape only on the front, I'd consider just getting new doors and refinishing the sides only. Another possibility is removing the doors and stripping the finish off and sanding out the nicks and dings - use woodfiller if needed and go from there in painting or restaining.
It's cheaper to paint if they just look shabby or outdated. But if they are worn and have dings that will show then a kitchen makeover is in order. There are lots of ideas here on Hometalk no matter what you decide. ttps://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=kitchen%20makeover
I would start by pricing the new...that may answer your question. A good paint job really refreshes worn cabinets if they are structurally sound.
I would paint or gel stain them. We gel stained ours - https://www.justmeasuringup.com/kitchen-cabinet-makeover/. It was a ton of work but I would do it again for all the money we saved. Chalk paint might be a little easier too.
My home was built 1989, I painted my cabinets, used the kitchen cabinet refinishing, changed the hinges and handles, it has been 5 years now, still Love them, Home Depot gave me an estimate of $23, 480, to reface and deeper drawers.