Kitchen Door Care

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

Once you have found the perfect kitchen doors for your home, you want to do your best to make sure they maintain their beauty over the years. There are many things that you need to take into consideration and small tricks that you can utilize to enhance the beauty of the doors.

Cleaners: Do’s and Don’ts

There are several cleaners that can eat away at the quality of your kitchen doors. Depending upon the type of kitchen doors that you have, there are several different ways to care for them. For example, if you have a door with a high gloss, most marks or soiling can be removed just by using a simple damp cloth. If the stain is more abrasive, you will need a mixture of half warm water and another half acetone or alcohol. Once the stain is removed, you will wipe a damp cloth over it. This is a fairly simple procedure and much different compared to kitchen doors that are foil-based. Foil-based kitchen doors can be harmed by such products as acetone, bleach, and alcohol. The chemicals are too abrasive and can erode the door. Even hard stains can’t use these products. They must be cleaned with a damp cloth that has a solution of liquid soap and then, wiped down with a soft cloth. Each type of door has their own set of instructions to maintain the resilience of the door.

 

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Cleaning supplies you will need

Cleaning the Hinges

There are some tricks to adding that extra sparkle to your kitchen door. Start by cleaning and oiling the hinges of the door. This will not only prevent squeaks, but create an added shine that was lost with time. All you have to do is remove the hinge pins and spray a little of penetrating oil on the hinges. You will need to use a wire brush to scrap rust off of the hinges and wipe them clean. Afterward, apply a small amount of oil on the hinges.

Cleaning the Handles

Do not forget to clean your door handles. These surprisingly collect a great amount of dust, yet, are often overlooked by those cleaning their kitchen doors. Simply apply a small amount of all-purpose cleaner to a rag and wipe gently over the the door handles. Follow this with a small amount of brass polish and buff the door handle. This will be the finishing touch to your door and keep it looking brand new!

Follow these simple suggestions and you will be blessed with beautiful kitchen doors!

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Big Return of Your Money with Cabinet Refacing

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

If you have a desire to freshen up your kitchen, cabinet refacing is a great do-it-yourself project. There is no need to hire a contractor to do this task because if you have the time, this is an easy project for you to handle. By refacing your kitchen doors or cabinets, you can erase years off from your home, and you can also get a huge return on your money if you plan to sell your house.

You will need a few cabinet refacing supplies that you can pick up at any home improvement store. If you can, take a cabinet door with you so they can advise you on what type paint you will need. Some paints adhere better for different type of surfaces. Also by taking your cabinet door, you can match the hardware to the holes that are already in the kitchen cabinet.

Now that you have been to the home improvement center, you can begin removing the doors off from the cabinets. Remove all of the hinges and knobs or handles. Mark with masking tape numbers on the back of the door that goes with which kitchen door. Not every door is the same, and you will thank yourself when it is time to put them back on.

After refacing the cabinets your kitchen will look like new!

Lightly sand the doors, drawer fronts, and the face of the kitchen cabinet. Remove the dust that this creates with a lightly damp rag. The best way to paint or stain the cabinets and doors is to lay them out like an assembly line. If you are painting them, your cabinet refacing supplies will include primer to be used before painting.

After they have dried thoroughly, rehang the doors with the hinges and knobs or handles. Cabinet refacing is the best way to improve the look of your kitchen. It is very inexpensive and it will give a big return on your money; doing this yourself can save you hundred of dollars, especially with refacing rather than replacing the entire cabinets.

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