Installing New Cabinets or Refacing Existing Ones?
Kitchen cabinet refacing is a budget- and time-friendly DIY renovation project that can completely transform the kitchen with minimal disruption, hassle, and expense. Prompted by inquiries from homeowners and DIY enthusiasts on how to improve kitchen cabinets on a budget and with a quick turnaround, Bendheim investigated the issue and published its complete findings in this infographic:
Enhancing cabinets with decorative glass inserts will bring an entirely new look to kitchens without the expense of a large-scale renovation. With beautiful glass, homeowners can add depth, texture or color to the kitchen. Cabinet glass inserts come in a wide variety of styles, colors, patterns, and safety options. Best of all, they can be installed by the homeowner, without the help of a contractor.
“Replacing old or plain cabinet glass with new, fine decorative glasses can be a great way to enhance the entire kitchen,” said Robert Jayson, President of Bendheim. “This design-savvy and budget-friendly project can be a relatively simple do-it-yourself endeavor.”
The process begins with correct measurements of the cabinet openings. According to Bendheim Cabinet Glass, for standard square and rectangular cabinet openings:
When the cut-to-size glass inserts arrive, homeowners can select from several installation methods: retainer clips, glazing points and putty, or silicone caulking. These methods are detailed and illustrated in Bendheim’s “Do It Yourself Installation Tips.”
Installing cabinet glass inserts with retainer clips takes just a few simple steps:
