If you have built a new house or recently installed kitchen cabinets, you likely won’t have to think about replacing kitchen cabinets for quite some time. However, if your house was built a decade ago, your kitchen cabinets may start showing signs of wear. Whether you are bored with the outdated appearance of your kitchen cabinets or you find it impossible to store all the kitchen items, replacing your old kitchen cabinets can be a smart investment.
This project will not only transform your kitchen but also increase the value of your property. However, you might find it confusing to decide whether your kitchen cabinetry needs repair or complete replacement.
To keep your home in good condition, it is important to keep it properly maintained. Periodic maintenance work involves repairing faulty plumbing, replacing cracked flooring, fixing broken windows, or installing new bathroom fixtures. Likewise, when it comes to kitchen cabinets, sometimes polishing cabinet doors or repairing damaged parts can help.
Worn Out Cabinet Box
The kitchen is one of the most used spaces in the house and due to excessive use the kitchen cabinets are exposed to water, steam, and other elements that cause wear and tear. Sometimes cabinets get worn out even before completing their expected lifespan and when that happens repair doesn’t help. When the cabinet box becomes excessively damaged, it comes impossible to re-drill new holes or mount new hinges. In this case, repairing or refacing the cabinet will not support new cabinet doors. Any repair work will only waste money because the wood is no longer strong enough to support new holes and hinges.
Water Damage
Water damage could make your kitchen cabinets swollen and in bad shape. Exposure to water or moisture for a long time could make the wood warp to the extent that you find it difficult to open or close the cabinet doors. Water damage could also develop dark spots, bubbling paint, or de-lamination. For this type of issue, you need to first fix the source of water damage and then replace the cabinets to ensure that a similar problem doesn’t happen again.
Mold Growth
Sometimes homeowners replace kitchen cabinets simply to achieve an updated look. However, sometimes cabinet replacement becomes a necessity. If you notice an unusual musty odor or peeling paint near the cabinets, possibly it is because of mold. Kitchens that are not properly ventilated, humid, or water damaged could get mold infected. Mold can easily grow in a damp and humid environment. Mold typically grows in the cabinets near the sink because there could be a water leak. If left ignored, this mold can quickly spread to other cabinets and cause extensive damage. Mold not only compromises the integrity of your cabinets but also has harmful impacts on your family’s health. So, to avoid this problem from getting worse, make sure to quickly fix the cause of mold growth and replace mold-damaged cabinets.
