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Where can I find someone to paint my cabinets?
Resurrect Wood Refinishing refinishes cabinets instead of painting them. Since it is common for these terms to get mixed up, this article assumes the word “painting” refers to changing cabinets to a solid color. The refinishing process is similar to painting. We encourage you to check out our other articles to understand the difference between…
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Why is painting cabinets so expensive?
Resurrect Wood Refinishing refinishes cabinets instead of painting them. Since it is common for these terms to get mixed up, this article assumes the word “painting” refers to changing cabinets to a solid color. The refinishing process is similar to painting. We encourage you to check out our other articles to understand the difference between…
How long does it take to paint cabinets?
Resurrect Wood Refinishing refinishes cabinets instead of painting them. Since it is common for these terms to get mixed up, this article uses the word “painting” in reference to changing cabinets to a solid color. The refinishing process is similar to painting. We encourage you to check out our other articles to understand the difference…
Are kitchen cabinets a good investment?
According to a 2022 research report by the Housing and Community Development department in Loudon County, Virginia, homeowners should take confidence in a 90% return on any investments made into home renovations if the home is sold within 3 years of the update. This 90% is an average based on the entire home, from patio…
Does your company do work for the Theme parks and Hotel Resorts?
Resurrect Wood Refinishing is able to assist in any of the Central Florida theme parks, and hotels. Our wood refinishing services have been selected for several resorts and commercial venues in need of facelifts or creative restoration. Quality wood is expensive and requires a new coat of durable finish to withstand the high traffic of…
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Can You Fix Worn Spots on Kitchen Cabinets?
Resurrect Wood Refinishing is one of the only companies in the Central Florida area that is capable of a Original Finish Refinish. “Traditional Refinishing” is the process of fixing worn spots on stained wood without changing the color. This process can be applied to not only kitchen cabinets, but stairs, built-ins, vanities, front doors–anything and…
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What color kitchens are in for 2023?
In the New Year, we connected with our top experts and trusted home stylists and interior designers, to ask what they see the industry color trends are bending toward for 2023. They are predicting a continuation of the deep slate and navy blues, along with the emerald green accent colors from last year. We are…
How much does it cost to refinish a cabinet?
Refinishing kitchen cabinets is aimed to be one third the cost of purchasing and installing new kitchen cabinets. Refinishing kitchen cabinets is becoming a much more valuable option than purchasing new cabinets, especially since many of the products sold in Big Box Home Improvement stores today are made of veneer, MDF, or laminate. Resurrect Wood…
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What is the cheapest quality kitchen cabinet?
In most cases, inexpensive kitchen cabinets are going to be made out of MDF with a veneer covering. MDF is made out of shredded pieces of wood that have been glued together and pressed to create a solid board. It is then covered in a paper veneer piece. Some are made with wood veneer,which is…
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Turning Laminate Cabinets into Stained Wood
Laminate kitchen cabinets have often been a problem when a client is wanting to introduce a wood stained look. That plastic thermofoil white, common to most Florida homes, prevents anything else but a solid colored finish because of the material. It is even more frustrating when the cabinetry is in great condition, yet every option…
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Can Anyone Refinish Cabinets?
Anyone is capable of refinishing cabinets but only a select few can refinish well. It may seem pretty straightforward to refinish based on a Do-It-Yourself YouTube video, but quality work requires practice and experience. Do you really want to risk your kitchen cabinets with a first try? Not only is practice necessary, but the right…
Can Wood Ceilings Be Refinished?
Wood ceilings can certainly be refinished by Resurrect Wood Refinishing. We offer the same Traditional Refinishing, Color Change Refinishing, and Stain Refinishing services as we do with cabinetry. Like our standard practice, we are able to clean, prep, apply, and smooth out a new protective coat of finish, helping not only to cosmetically restore your…
Is It Expensive To Buy New Cabinet Doors?
Purchasing new cabinet doors is not as expensive as buying new cabinets altogether. If the existing cabinetry is a little outdated in style but made of solid wood, it would be much less expensive to buy new doors and refinish than to replace with a lower quality. Door replacement on solid wood adds more value…
Should I Do Countertops Before Refinishing Cabinets?
In our experience, there has never been an issue with refinishing cabinets before or after new countertops are installed. The right countertop professional will be able to take their measurements, cut the stone, unglue the old countertop, and slide the new one perfectly in its place. This makes refinishing cabinets perfectly flexible especially when countertop…
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What is Cabinet Refinishing?
Cabinet Refinishing refers to the process of repairing and re-applying a coat of finish to the existing finish. It is a much more durable process than painting, and does not require any sanding or harsh chemical stripping. The base chemical of the product used in refinishing is called a polyurethane acrylic. It is a tintable,…
How much does it cost to replace cabinets?
Remodeling kitchens are one of the most expensive investments in the life of a homeowner. The kitchen is a valuable space. It serves not only for the practical function of cooking and serving, but as the catering centerpiece in many homes. Traditionally, the dining room or living room was separate when entertaining guests. The trend…
Is an Interior Designer Worth it?
Interior designers are competing more than ever with the vast amount of home decor channels, retail stores, pinterest, DIY YouTube videos, and other resources available at the fingertips of every consumer. It is a skill that is easily neglected in the remodeling process because it can be devalued in comparison to other required expenses in…
How to find a kitchen cabinet painter?
Finding a cabinet painter or refinisher can be difficult. Even in this technological age, good craftsmen are hard to find. It requires personal experience in the field of home renovation to recognize who stands by their word and who is a scam. Many customers have difficulty with hiring painters, when there is little way to…
Is it Hard to Paint Cabinets?
Resurrect Wood Refinishing is a cabinet renovation business dedicated to rejuvenating cabinets with the most up to date process called “Refinishing.” Painting of any kind for your cabinets is not recommended, as anything bought from a store is not designed for a factory finished look. That being said, the process and application of painting is…
Is it expensive to refinish my cabinets?
Before refinishing, homeowners really only had two options for cabinet renovations: re-painting or remodeling. Painting was a cheap bandage and remodeling burned wallets. Refinishing was revolutionary, because it sits perfectly in the middle between the two options. The goal of refinishing is to help rejuvenate and restore without leaving any drips, brush strokes, odors, or…
What is Cabinet Glazing?
Cabinet glazing refers to the technique of applying a color accent onto a base color. It is typically applied by a hand, making it custom and unique in every project. Glazing is generally added to the millwork of cabinet doors, panels, crown molding–anything and everything with grooves, bevels, and intentional indentation. Glazing is a great…
How much does it cost to paint cabinets?
Resurrect Wood Refinishing is a wood refinishing company, not a painting company. Our technique is much more thorough than painting, our product is durable, odorless, and as close to a factory finished look as possible. We use a proprietary blend based on a polyurethane acrylic that is selected from choice vendors. Think water based lacquer…
Can You Repair Peeling Thermofoil Cabinets?
You may be able to reglue one or two sections, but once the laminate layer has pulled off from the MDF, the thermofoil cabinet is exposed to humidity and the swelling breakdown of the structure begins. Thermofoil cabinets are designed as a laminate that has been heated to shrink-wrap over an MDF core panel. This…
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What is crown molding?
Crown molding is a decorated millwork piece that is typically installed above interior walls, windows, doors, and most importantly, cabinets. There are many different styles of it that can be used in almost any space. Originally, crown molding was designed to cover gaps between the ceiling and walls. It is commonly identified by its S-shaped…
What’s the difference between refinishing and refacing cabinets?
The difference between refinishing and refacing is quite drastic, that we are always surprised that the terminology is still mixed up. Refinishing is taking the existing cabinetry and applying a new finish to the old finish. We offer three types of Refinishing/ Traditional, Solid Color, and Stain. Our Traditional Refinish is re-applying a new, clear…
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Is Reviving Better Than Refinishing?
We are seeing this terminology used in the market of “Reviving” instead of “Refinishing.” Product franchises are rebranding by selling their old oil based products. While it may be affordable to purchase their oil based products at a general hardware store, it must be heavily cautioned that oil based clear coats are just as bad…
Is It Dangerous to Refinish Cabinets?
Depending on how you approach your cabinet refinishing project, most professionals offer a completely safe, dependable, and affordable process when refinishing your cabinets. Refinishing helps rejuvenate your wooden cabinets and preserves them for the years to come. When using the appropriate product, there are no dangerous risks to the quality of your cabinets, nor harmful…
How long does it take to redo my cabinets?
Here at Resurrect we aim to resurrect them in three days (wink), but in most cases from start to finish is about 4-5 business days, while it could take up to two months to purchase and install new cabinets. We think refinishing is the best option when you want to “Redo” your cabinets. Installing new…
What are Thermofoil Cabinets?
Thermofoil cabinets are the most recent addition to alternative cabinetry. They are MDF particle boards wrapped in a laminate that are heated at high temperatures to “shrink-wrap” right over the top. They are typically sold in mass quantities to rental spaces, hotels, and what we at Resurrect Wood Refinishing call, “Shoe Box Homes.” Shoe Box…
Should I Refinish my Stairs?
Most hardwood surfaces usually require a refinish at some point in its lifetime. We’ve noticed that this point is usually around the 20-30 year mark. For stairs, it is not only a general upkeep to help preserve the protective finish, but can also be a cosmetic transformation that will truly redesign the entire feel of…
What kind of wood is used for cabinets?
There are many different kinds of wood used in cabinetry and they all vary in durability and style. The most common wood for cabinetry, especially here in Florida is Oak and Maple. There is also Pine which is typically yellow and very rustic–perfect for cabins, poplar is common for refaced cabinets, and for very lucky…
Can I paint my cabinets?
Sure. You can do anything you want. Will it look nice? Eh. Technically in this day and age you shouldn’t be painting your cabinets. Every time we have had a customer who has painted their cabinets they have always regretted it. The main reason is because the texture and quality is going to look just…
Should I refinish my kitchen cabinets?
Should I refinish my kitchen cabinets? Yes. We can start tomorrow. In all seriousness, it’s definitely been a trending renovation for several years now and a fantastic question to ask whether you are wanting to update your existing dream home or resale your has-been home for a new will-be home. Are your old cabinets starting…
What are good colors for kitchen cabinets?
Even when we are about to move forward with a huge project, this is still the number one question we are met with, sometimes days before we begin. It can be daunting because the color is truly what can make or break a kitchen renovation. Yet in honesty, it is a very simple answer: the…
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Resurrect Wood Refinishing
5509 Commerce Drive Suite D
Edgewood, FL 32839
Email: contact@resurrectwoodrefinishing.com
Phone: 407-744-3568
