What To Do Before Your Professional Kitchen Cabinet Painters Arrive
If you are looking for a terrific way to invest in your home, you can’t go wrong with updating your kitchen. Repainting or refitting your kitchen creates a wonderful new space you will love to use, and it will also be a major selling point if you are thinking of putting your home on the market.
However, if you are going to hire professional Westchester kitchen cabinet painters to update your kitchen, there is a lot of pre-planning you can do which will make the process go quickly and more easily. Here are some tips, straight from the pros, on choosing the best updates to your kitchen and how to ensure the project goes smoothly.
1. What to Focus on When Updating a Kitchen
Don’t replace, repaint!
To update your kitchen on a budget, it is going to be much cheaper to hire kitchen cabinet painters than replacing the cabinetry. A new paint job can transform the look and feel of your kitchen, without breaking your budget. Plus, if your existing cabinets are still in good shape, why get rid of them? It is just wasteful.
Choose your colors ahead of time and commit.
Few things will drive up the cost of a kitchen renovation faster than being indecisive. We’ve seen it happen, homeowners asking for one color scheme, then changing their minds midway through the job. So, take time choosing your fresh look, and do not call for painters until you are certain of what you want.
Is there anything you can remove?
Right now, spacious ‘open’ kitchen layouts are popular, because they add room to move and make the kitchen more inviting to multiple people. In some cases, the best renovation you could do would be to remove clutter or features you rarely or never use to create more free space.
Would you like anything else painted at the same time?
It is always going to be cheaper overall to combine multiple improvements into a single job, rather than hiring for two separate jobs. If you are already going to have professional painters in your house, think about having them do any other work you might want to be done. You will save money in the long run, plus you will be certain the paint matches perfectly if it all comes from the same batch.
2. How to Prepare for Kitchen Cabinet Painters
If it is your first time hiring professional painters, there are some things you should know ahead of time. Planning will prevent disruptions or unpleasant surprises.
Plan on losing access to your kitchen
A kitchen paint job rarely gets done in a single day; it is usually 2-3 days at a minimum. When the painters come in, they will use tarps or plastic sheets to mostly seal off the kitchen and minimize the paint fumes getting into the rest of the house. You might have access to your refrigerator, but you will not be able to cook until the painting is fully completed and dried.
Make plans for dinner that do not involve your kitchen, during this time. You might also move non-perishable foods into another room, so you at least have access to those.
Remove anything that is not nailed down
Basically, you want as few extra items as possible in your kitchen while the work is being done. Among other things, we strongly suggest:
- Emptying all drawers and cabinets which are going to be painted.
- Removing all small appliances and cooking tools from the cabinets and counters.
- Removing any decorative items on the walls.
- Taking down any curtains, drapes, or other fabrics which will be harmed by the paint.
Painters will attempt to relocate anything movable that could be a problem, but remember, you are paying them by the hour. Doing this work, yourself will lower your labor costs, as well as speed up the process.
Consider boarding your pets
Pets and home renovation rarely mix. The fumes generated by kitchen painting are toxic, even deadly, and the pets themselves are likely to be confused and upset – potentially interfering with the painting process.
Unless you can guarantee the pets will be kept away from your kitchen, like keeping them outdoors, we would suggest putting them in a pet hotel or letting a friend keep them for a few days. It will make everyone’s life easier, theirs included.
Call C.E.T. Painting for Top-Quality Kitchen Cabinet Painters in Westchester
For twenty years, C.E.T. Painting has provided top-quality home improvement and renovation across Westchester County. From simple cabinetry jobs to full kitchen renovations, we have the skills and the expertise to handle the job. Our focus is on customer satisfaction, and fully understanding your desires before we begin work.
If it’s time for a new kitchen update, contact C.E.T. Painting to discuss your options!