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Installing pre-fabricated kitchen cabinets
It is now easier than ever for do-it-yourselfers to assemble
their own kitchen cabinets thanks to the ready-made kitchen
cabinet kits available on the market. Although this project
may require several hours of work, it is nonetheless
relatively easy. As with any major project, you should
carefully plan ahead before getting started.
Transformed kitchen cupboards
To transform wood or melamine kitchen cupboards, add crown
moldings above and regular moldings a few inches around the
doors and drawers. Glue and pre-drilled nail holes are
recommended for melamine. Then paint the entire surface with
a special primer, followed by a special paint for kitchens
and bathrooms that contains anti-fungal substances or with
melamine paint. Clean the surfaces thoroughly and sand
lightly for a professional finish, which can also be
obtained by texturing the paint.
Kitchen cupboard cleaning
Cleaning kitchen cupboards is a tough job. To make this long
and painstaking job a little easier, place wax, or
decorative paper on the shelves that can be replaced when
needed.
Lestoil as a paint stripper
To strip old hinges or cupboard door handles, a solution of
half Lestoil and half water will, after a few hours of
soaking, make paint removal easy, without scraping or the
risk of damage to metal ornaments. |
