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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
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Can't change the cabinet carcass without redoing countertops. Redoing the carcass also requires all new gables, drawer boxes, glides, etc.
Then you've gone from new fronts, shop lacquered, site refinish the existing face frames, reinstall fronts to an entire kitchen gut.
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Jaydorn said he's planning on replacing the counter tops. He basically listed everything other than the frame which is why I suggested he look into the frame. I agree that if counter tops are not being done, it makes no sense, but if like 85% of everything else is going to be new, do 100% instead.
I don't disagree with what you say in your post about the work necessary to replace the cabinet frames. But knowing what I know now, with the extent of work I did in my kitchen (paint, hardware, counter tops, sink etc.), realizing that I could get away with spending like 20-40% more total and getting brand new, modern upgraded stuff and extra features is something I wish I knew and could consider. It's nice to have a finality to the work being done and being able to take advantage of upgraded features that aren't available with the reuse of the old frame.
That's also why I said he should get someone to quote out a new frame and compare it to the contractor/he refurbing the old one because of the extent of work he is doing. Yes it will be more, but it should be only a slight (not major) bump up for the extensive work he is already planning on possibly doing and he might realize certain time/work savings that can reduce that gap a wee bit further.