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Reasonably Priced Formica Cabinet Upgrades

June 18th, 2010 No comments

There are many popular things that can be done to your Formica kitchen cabinets that are considered to be reasonably priced upgrades, if you do them yourself. Our site has many different suggestions for improving your laminate cupboards. In this article, I will connect you to some of our popular posts that are related to making changes to existing cabinets to make them better.
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Save Money On Cabinet Making Materials

March 11th, 2010 No comments

I can usually save a lot of time and money on various cabinet making or repair projects by purchasing damaged materials from local cabinet supply companies. I’ve done this on many occasions and it works really well.

Recently, I had to replace a water damaged sink cabinet bottom that was originally read Save Money on Cabinet Materials

Replacing Island Kitchen Wall End Pieces of Maple Wood Veneer

February 9th, 2010 No comments

I recently a had a customer who hired me to replace (fix) the wall end cap pieces of wood that were stained to match the maple kitchen cabinetry. The cupboards were sixteen years old and the thin veneer had stayed attached very well for a long time. The maple pieces had been glued on with contact glue and through read Replacing Island Kitchen Wall End Veneer

How To Spray Paint Formica Cabinets and Doors

February 7th, 2010 No comments

Here’s how I prepare to spray paint plastic laminate Formica cabinets. Removing the doors and reinstalling them is the most difficult part of the project. You are going to need special paint from the store that is designed to adhere to plastic laminate. One brand name that works well is Cabinet Rescue. Here’ a good article with some fast kitchen cabinet remodeling ideas for painting.

Tools & Materials Needed for Painting Plastic Laminate

-Lacquer Thinner
-Spray Gun
-220 Grit Sand Paper
-Rags read How to Spray Paint Formica Cabinets & Doors

How to Cut Cabinets Down for Appliances to Fit

February 2nd, 2010 5 comments

Purchased a new refrigerator, range or hood and it won’t fit? Need to know how you can cut the surrounding cabinets down to the correct dimensions for the appliances to fit? You may need to alter the countertops as well. Making changes to counters will not be discussed in this article. read How to Cut Cabinets Down