The process of getting your cabinets refinished in your kitchen is as exciting as it is messy. If you're having your kitchen remodeled and are having your cabinets refinished, you may be wondering if there's anything you can do to prepare for the project. Here are three steps you can take to ensure a smooth, efficient cabinet finishing process.

1. Remove Everything Inside and Around Your Cabinets

Prior to your cabinets being worked on, you need to ensure nothing is in the way. This is a great time to go through the items in your cabinets and discard anything you may not use or food items that may be expired. Always remove items from your cabinets before the contractor's crew comes to work on them. This can be a deceptively time-consuming task, so it's best not to wait until the crew arrives.

2. Consult Your Contractor About the Length of the Project

Depending on what needs to be done to get your cabinets into shape, the job may take more or less time than you expect it to. When you reach out to a cabinet finishing contractor, be sure to ask about their time estimates for completing the project. A reliable and experienced contractor should be able to provide an accurate timetable for all of the work to be completed to allow you to prepare your schedule in advance.

3. Decide What You Want Your Kitchen Cabinets to Look Like

As any homeowner knows, the finished look of a project should match the space it's going to be in. When having professional contractors refinish your cabinets, they can have the cabinets' color match the rest of the kitchen or they can use a customer paint or stain to make them a look that compliments the space. Take the time to review the options your contractor has available so you can pick the color that can transform your kitchen into the space you've always dreamed of.

Performing improvements on a home's kitchen, especially the cabinets, can be a costly process. In fact, according to HomeGuide, cabinets can account for almost 30% of the total kitchen remodel costs. While this is a task best left to the professionals, there are still steps you can take to help ensure the process goes smoothly. If you're looking to have your cabinets refinished, give us a call at Gorman Custom Finishes today! We'd be happy to hear from you.