Kitchen Remodeling For Under $2000

Everyone wants a nice kitchen, but being on average the most expensive room in the home to renovate, the task of kitchen remodeling can seem daunting. Although it is the most expensive on average, it does not have to be. There are several things you can do to remodel your kitchen for on a budget. In this article, we will review a few of the things that can be done for kitchen remodeling for under two thousand dollars.

The first thing that you can do, which is the cheapest, yet will probably give you the biggest impact is a new paint job. Lots of kitchens have old, outdated wallpaper that can easily be removed and painted over. The easiest way to remove wall paper is to spray it with a mixture of half fabric softener and half water. Then, after it sits for awhile, scrape it with a scraper to remove the paper. This will leave you the exposed sheetrock that can be painted to add a splash of color.

The next thing is also inexpensive, yet will yield big results. A lot of kitchens have nice cabinets, but the finish may be a bit outdated. By spending a little time refinishing your cabinets, you can make a big change in your kitchen, not to mention ass serious value for your dollar. Kitchen cabinet refinishing is easy. You start by removing the doors from the frames, then sand the doors and faces of the cabinets to remove any polyurethane. After you get a nice smooth surface, prime the cabinets and faces with at least two coats of a good primer. Then after priming, apply a coat of the pain in your choice. Try to coordinate the color or your cabinets with the color of your walls and the color of our next project.

The next project in kitchen remodeling for under two thousand is changing out the couther tops to brand new stylish Formica tops. The new generation of pressed board counter tops are durable, stylish and easy to install. The granite looking patterns now offered will confuse even the most educated person until they feel them. You can buy long pieces for less than one hundred dollars and easily install them with the precut angles for corners. The most difficult part will be cutting the hold for the sink, but using the sink as a stencil and a jig saw the job really isn’t that hard. Your new countertops will go a long way in making your kitchen look great.

There are several other ways to add value and style to your kitchen without spending a fortune. One of the ways is to show the ding and dent aisle at Loews and Home Depot. They have great discounts on appliances, and most of the time the imperfection isn’t even noticeable. Still another good tip is looking for things like cabinet hardware, fixtures and lighting online. You can find some really good deals on this stuff if you look, just be wary of the shipping charges that you may incur.

With a little time and effort, you can easily improve the look of your kitchen and the value of your home.