In today’s housing market, sellers must go above and beyond the usual course of renovations in order to successfully draw in buyers. Since kitchens and bathrooms are the spots that can truly make or break a home, cabinet restoration is a great option for homeowners looking to make the most out of a limited renovation budget.
When it comes to selling a home, the kitchen and bathrooms have a larger impact on overall value than any of the other rooms in a house. In today’s buyers’ market, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms are in high demand, while homes with older kitchens and outdated bathrooms have been known to sit on the market for months without so much as a single offer. Unfortunately, the cost of kitchen and bathroom renovations is often prohibitive, leaving homeowners no choice but to sit back and keep their fingers crossed. On the positive side, there is one affordable option for homeowners looking to revamp their kitchens and bathrooms just enough to make a positive impression on potential buyers: cabinet restoration.
What is cabinet restoration?
It’s common for kitchen and bathrooms cabinets – even those made of quality materials - to start looking worn over time. Years of normal use can result in scratched cabinet surfaces, squeaky drawers, and faded finishes. A contractor who specializes in cabinet restoration can refresh your cabinets and restore them to the way they looked back when they were first installed.
Your contractor will evaluate the state of your cabinet wear and tear to determine what type of restoration methods are needed to get your cabinets into better shape. If necessary, a contractor might restore the cabinet’s color and finish in conjunction with an overall surface cleaning. As part of your cabinet restoration, your contractor will also fill in nicks and scratches, fix drawer hinges and tracks to eliminate sticking, and replace broken or faulty knobs as needed. By the time your contractor is finished restoring your cabinets, they will look as good as they did when you first got them while retaining their original charm. In other words, the purpose of cabinet restoration is not to change the look of your cabinets, but rather, to restore them to their best possible condition.
Who needs cabinet restoration?
Anyone with worn, tattered kitchen or bathroom cabinets should consider investing in cabinet restoration. This is especially important for homeowners looking to sell in today’s competitive market. As long as the cabinets in question are in adequate structural condition, a face lift can often times take the place of a complete renovation.
Benefits of cabinet restoration
Cabinet restoration is a relatively low-cost way to update a kitchen or bathroom without spending a fortune on brand new cabinets. While cabinet replacement can take days or weeks, thereby making your kitchen or bathroom unusable for an extended period of time, cabinet restoration is far less time-consuming and disruptive to your lifestyle. Many cabinet restoration jobs can be completed in a single day, and in some cases, the cabinets in question don’t even have to be emptied. Cabinet restoration is also a far less messy job than a complete renovation, which means that damages to surrounding floors and walls are extremely unlikely. Finally, since many people prefer the look of older, vintage cabinets, cabinet restoration is a great way to uncompromisingly maintain a classic, traditional style.
