Thursday, June 20, 2013

What To Know About Vancouver Cabinets

By Lila Barry


Choosing Vancouver cabinets for a recently remodeled or new kitchen is not an open and shut matter. The available choices in terms of style, finishing and type of wood used in construction are endless. For a good return on your investment, make sure that you research on your options. A cupboard can significantly increase the costs of any remodeling exercise.

Removal of old units and the installation of new cupboards take up a huge chunk of a renovation project. During removal, there are factors that you must take in to consideration. A unit cannot just be knocked down; there are screws that attach it to the wall and this must be loosed properly in order to avoid damaging the wall.

Installation is a very major process. In case you are doing the work by yourself, there are some things you may need to observe, Start by installing the top most cupboards before moving to the base. This way, nothing will get in your way.

It is recommended that you first strip the units before attempting an installation. Even though units come with attached drawers and doors, it may be ideal to first remove them. Removal makes a unit lighter, easier to lift and there is more room to screw it back together.

This is not a one man job. A minimum of two people will be required in order to aid with the lifting process. In addition, a support base must also be provided. A cleat would provide the necessary support to guarantee that the cupboard will not slide along the wall.

Small finished nails will be used in supporting this unit in to the wall, therefore, start by creating a small hole in the area behind it. Once created, use a light hammer to nail in the walls. The amount of force used should be minimal to avoid damaging the cupboard.

Come up with a plan on how units will be installed. Scout the kitchen area and identify existing appliances. Map out where the plumbing lines are located, sink outlets, refrigerator and any other electrical appliances that may be in place. Mapping these out helps you figure out the areas where units will go.

Establish a bench mark early on during the planning phase. The bench mark is considered to be the straight horizontal line running round the kitchen wall. Its height in regards to where it is placed should not be a major point of concern as it can be placed anywhere.

For any unit you settle for, your choice must be guided by quality. Do not be tempted to settle for inexpensive units that cost much more little than the normal ones. Remodeling is an investment. To get the most out of your investment, you must go for the best items available.

In order to find the best Vancouver cabinets, you can rely on the World Wide Web for ideas. Visit home remodeling websites and check up on what others have used before. For information on how to complete an installation, you will need to check out the do it yourself tips sections. A set of tools will also come in handy.




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