A kitchen make over is simply replacing the existing doors, drawers, end panels and bench top while still using the existing kitchen cabinets - to give your kitchen a new look while avoiding a costly full kitchen renovation.

Things to consider before starting

Consider the structural soundness of your existing kitchen before commencing the project, including how heavy the existing bench top is compared to the new bench top. Most kitchen cabinets are made up of carcasses (units) and cupboard and drawer fronts. The cabinet carcasses need to be in good condition. Consider if the cabinets are square and level so that the bench top is correctly aligned and doors sit at the correct height.

Remember safety first. Never attempt to undertake electrical or plumbing work yourself.

Measure

You will need a measuring tape, pencil and calculator. Measure the existing bench top. Make sure measurements are accurate and make reference to position and size of the sink. Are you keeping the existing sink or getting a new sink? Do the same for measuring the doors and drawer fronts.

Double check your measurements.

Benchtops and kitchen doors are manufactured using your measurements.

Accurate kitchen measurements are critical to the success of the kitchen make over.

Bench top selection

Mister Ply Wood can supply a bench top to match the size of the old one. Choose the bench top colour, finish and profile. Some of the more common finishes include Laminate, Granite, Solid Surfaces, Timber and Stainless Steel. Laminated bench tops are a popular choice and Mister Ply Wood has a wide variety.

Door selection

Mister Ply Wood has a large range of ktichen doors to give your kitchen a professional finish. Door types include melamine square or round edge, Laminate, Vinyl – routered or plain (gloss/matt), 2 pack polyurethane finish, veneer and solid timber.

Don't forget to select new handles to match the new doors. It is suprising the difference new door handles can make.