The kitchen is and always has been the heart of the home.
It’s the room that we “hang out” in. It’s where we talk together as a family,
share the day’s events and catch up on the latest news. Most importantly the
kitchen is where we make that big turkey on Thanksgiving, or that unforgettable
Xmas ham. It’s no wonder at all that so many homeowners would love to remodel
their kitchen but this is one home improvement that does not come cheap.
Even the most basic kitchen renovation can cost $20,000
or more and that’s simply not in everybody’s budget. What if you could
transform your kitchen for under $500? Impossible you say? Not at all! A big
part of your kitchen’s appearance depends on the countertops and cabinets,
right? Well, thanks to the miracle of modern science there is a way to
completely recoat those items for a brand new kitchen that looks as if you have
spent thousands!
Cabinets First
Your first step is to decide on your new color scheme. I
suggest that you choose what exciting new color you would like your cabinets to
be. This will make the rest of changes a lot simpler. I don’t usually like to
recommend a particular manufacturer or brand but I will make an exception this
time. Rust-Oleum now offers a new product called Cabinet Transformations that
will give your cabinets the appearance of having been handcrafted with very
little labor. There’s no need to strip, sand or prime and it will work on any type of cabinet, wood, laminate,
whatever. The best part is that you can choose from dozens of finishes to get
that exact look that you want for your kitchen. The average cost is usually
around $150 and the results are stunning!
Now the Countertop
This product is more amazing than the first and you will
NOT believe the results! You can completely transform your current laminate
countertop to look like an authentic natural stone such as granite or some
other popular finish. You can do this yourself in a weekend and it will only
cost about $250! Again Rust-Oleum is the maker of Countertop Transformations. There
may be similar products by other manufacturers that work just as well but this
is the one that I’ve just discovered. You might ask your local expert about
similar products on the market.
The Final Touches
Now that your kitchen has a complete new look it’s time
to complete the transformation. For a
very small investment why not replace those outdated cabinet knobs and door
pulls with some new ones? There is a huge selection of them at your nearest
home improvement store and you can match them to your new counter and cabinets.
There you have it! A very “expensive” kitchen remodel fur
less than $500! And yes, the picture is an actual countertop that was done
using this product.
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