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AlleghenyCityHolding t1_j795z1w wrote

New countertop, paint your cabinets, get new appliances.

I just saved you a >$20k remodel.

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dan_alyst OP t1_j79dujz wrote

Yeah. We’ve considered this route but our goal isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade. The layout of our kitchen is not very functional. Our cabinets are fine structurally but the layout is not great. We’re trying to workout a way we can rearrange cabinets to make it more functional. If that can workout then paint, countertops, and appliances would go a long way

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AlleghenyCityHolding t1_j79gtg6 wrote

Then go Ikea.

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ocdcdo t1_j79togf wrote

If, you like and are ok with 100% IKEA. their stuff doesn’t mix and match without heavy customization. Make sure you like the IKEA sink etc.

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BorisTheMansplainer t1_j7odrmo wrote

I'm not sure what you mean by "heavy customization." Countertops all attach the same way. Sinks are just sinks. Either drop-in or undermount.

https://www.semihandmade.com/

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ocdcdo t1_j7pkisq wrote

IKEA sink cabinets are built for IKEA sink widths which are annoyingly not any of the standard widths used elsewhere. The particularly limiting one is if you want a front apron “farmhouse” style.

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BorisTheMansplainer t1_j7r5ibp wrote

Ah I see. I actually got a farmhouse drop-in from Ikea, but it was wider than my sink base so I had to trim some material out of the neighboring base for the strainer. Then I used wall cabinets to make a coffee bar base with a bar sink, which also required some trimming. To me that seems like a reasonable amount of tweaking. So if you want everything to just fit by default that could be a problem. I still think they are very easy to work with and "customize" with relative ease.

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evaissofine t1_j7a6z2a wrote

Molyneaux does not gut or rearrange the current layout - can paint or replace current doors/drawers, get new countertops, backsplash, etc. I used to work there and still have friends there, feel free to DM if you have more questions / want to get hooked up with one of the consultants

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ellbee4 t1_j792hpp wrote

Also interested in refresh experiences. The one quote we got elsewhere for a full remodel of our little kitchen in our little house was way too high to justify, so we put it off in favor of other projects.

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pegolasgreenleaf t1_j7biyu4 wrote

I’ve only dealt with Molyneaux for flooring, but they were always so much more expensive than other places for the same flooring. Like more than double.

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Upstairs-Movie7295 t1_j7b7fcu wrote

Call a private contractor molenoux will bang you over the head on money

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fleetiebelle t1_j7c59yj wrote

That's easier than it sounds, though. A lot of private contractors are booked solid, they don't return calls, and they don't want to do a smaller job. At least with a company like Molyneaux, there's more accountability than with the guy that your neighbor's cousin recommended.

I see those commercials for the West Shore bathtub replacement in a day, and am tempted, because even if it's more expensive, it just seems easier. I'm not handy, and I don't want my only bathroom torn up for a week.

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dan_alyst OP t1_j7bsigw wrote

Yeah. I’ve heard they’re pricy. I’m not sure how to find a private contractor that I know will do a good job though. Particularly for building new doors

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battlepeaker t1_j7bexvd wrote

Molenoux refresh service isn’t your best choice for kitchen cabinets - your cabinets should be refinished with a high build lacquer not house/trim paint that molenoux uses. You will need frequent touchups and repairs with their service. Hire a carpentry company or painter for your cabinets.

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dan_alyst OP t1_j7ccffp wrote

Thanks for the advice. Do you know a good carpenter in the Pittsburgh area I could call?

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battlepeaker t1_j7hvycg wrote

Clay building solutions

Essig renovations

Humble hands woodworking

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ericweddle21 t1_j797ncc wrote

I’m sure they’d do well, but there’s cheaper options

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dan_alyst OP t1_j79e8bg wrote

Would love to hear about cheaper options if you have any recommendations. I’m new(ish) to Pittsburgh so unfortunately don’t have a lot of people I can ask for recommendations

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cigarmanpa t1_j798a46 wrote

My parents just had this done. Went fine but not flawless

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dan_alyst OP t1_j79egr2 wrote

Thanks for the info. Do you know what they had done? Was it just replacing doors & painting cabinets?

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cigarmanpa t1_j79ekik wrote

I’m not sure exactly but I’m pretty sure that was it

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The001Keymaster t1_j7baxgj wrote

If cabinets are in good shape you can do a little refresh yourself to get a little more time out of it. Just clean them. I'm honestly not joking. They get a film of grease and funk that doesn't really come off. You can use floor wax stripper. They aren't all equal so you need to test a spot that isn't in a spot you can see. Give it a couple days to make sure it doesn't hurt the finish. It kind of depends on the quality of cabinets to how well it works. Cheaper cabinets aren't as smooth of a finish so harder to get fully clean. Sometimes it makes them look like just installed. It could buy your kitchen a few more years to save up more money to change it how you like.

I've used. Trewax heavy duty floor stripper. It says it's step 1 -strip

Make sure you test like I said.

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Jbikeride t1_j7dh69w wrote

Desirable Kitchens & Refacing

You won’t regret it. We love our (cheap) kitchen redo.

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