How to Estimate Cabinets
Before doing any renovation, obtaining an estimate of your costs is the best way to stay within budget. When remodeling the kitchen, one of the most expensive aspects is the cabinet prices, aside from the appliances if you are purchasing them. While your costs may fluctuate throughout the process, obtaining an estimate on cabinets can either prompt you to look for alternative materials and styles for varying costs or cause you cut the budget in other areas to accommodate your cabinet prices. Does this Spark an idea?
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Draw out the kitchen layout and determine what type of cabinets you want in the space, depending on your needs. Choose from face-frame or frameless cabinets. Face-frame indicates that the hinges are on the outside of the cabinet, which gives you more options with a custom look. Frameless cabinets are more contemporary and indicate that the hinges are on the inside of the cabinet doors.
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Select the type of finish you want for the cabinets. Your estimate will increase or decrease depending on the type of wood you choose. More expensive materials include maple or cherry wood, while economical materials include laminate.
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Obtain an estimate for your desired cabinets at a home improvement store or cabinet manufacturer, which may offer customers the use of computerized remodeling software. This software also provides an estimate price of the cabinets depending on materials and quantity.
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Shop around different companies to get various estimates on cabinets. Prices may vary between competition, and you can look for alternative styles elsewhere that might be less than previously quoted.
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