How to Expedite Cabinet Refinishing Projects

September 7, 2021

If you’re thinking about having your kitchen or bathroom cabinets redone, there are some ways you can prepare for a smooth project that isn’t a hassle. Making updates to your room can be an inspired and exciting activity, one that can be as engaging in the planning stage as it will be once you’re enjoying your updated room.

When you contract ELCO Painting for your cabinet refinishing , our knowledgeable and efficient process will be defined based on your needs. One of the best ways you can contribute to expediting a refinishing project is by being open about what results you’re looking for from the refinishing project. We’ll discuss your goals and make our own assessment of the best way to carry out the work. With open communication, projects get done on time, on budget, and with high-quality results.

Communicating Your Goals

Knowing what you want out of your refinishing project is the first step to getting it! Refinishing your existing cabinets is a great way to extend the life of those you already have, rather than completely replacing them, so you’ll want to decide what sort of changes you want to see (and you probably already have ideas in mind). Having a clear idea of what your goals are will help us identify the best way to get the project done to your expectations.

During your consultation, we’ll talk about your goals and desired outcomes. This includes identifying options for:

  • Hardware replacement
  • Paint removal
  • Staining or repainting

ELCO licensed professionals are painters and craftsmen who will treat your project with care and respect, keeping you informed on how things work and what to expect from the refinishing process. ELCO ’s professionals are trained in evaluating the quality of your cabinets and assessing the right techniques, tools, and materials to get the job done right.

Preparing for Refinishing

Following the consultation, when the project is defined and ready to move forward, we’ll schedule a timeline that works with your own needs. We perform the actual work at our workshop to keep the disruption to a minimum. This means we’ll dismantle and remove the cabinets, bringing them back to our shop to perform the necessary work and giving the materials time to dry. Our whole process only takes a couple of days.

When clients take the time to clean out the cabinets and clear the space before professionals arrive to perform the service, it helps the process move along more quickly and efficiently. The same goes for re-installation of the newly refinished cabinets ; a clear area lets the professionals move around with fewer barriers.

Expert Cabinet Refinishing in Rhode Island

Rather than replacing your existing cabinets with new ones, you can extend the life of the ones you already have by refinishing them. For homeowners and businesses in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southern Massachusetts, ELCO offers our knowledgeable, professional services to keep your home in good repair and kept up with any changes in your style. Schedule a consultation today to get your refinishing project started!

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