It’s no surprise that restoring kitchen cabinets can often cost you considerably less money than ordering in a replacement set. Professional cabinet refacers can even help you transform your kitchen the green way, without the use of high volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Before you start, it’s a good idea to have your cabinets inspected to determine whether they still have sufficient structural integrity to make a refacing project cost-effective.
Old House Web reports that cabinet craftsmen can order your veneers treated with pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive glues with low VOC ratings. The veneers then attach securely to your existing cabinet doors and drawer fronts to make them look brand new.
Green Is Good
Green veneers are a matter of consumer choice. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), estimates that one-fifth of all American construction will feature green materials by 2013.
Kitchen remodeling can be a cost-effective way to increase the value of your home. The Alliance to Save Energy reports that homeowners can recover between 70 and 90 percent of their investment in kitchen remodeling when they sell their home. Upgrading your appliances to EnergyStar-compliant models and choosing green solutions for your cabinet and countertop projects can increase interest among potential buyers.
Sustainable cabinets and countertops are continuing to find their way into the American marketplace. Salvaged wood, bio-composites, and formaldehyde-free cabinet doors and drawer fronts are easy to find if you’re committed to the greening of your kitchen. If you’re hanging your own unfinished cabinets, shop for low-VOC emitting paints that have taken their rightful place on the market. Veneer Selector can help with your shopping for resource-friendly veneers.
