How to modernize an old kitchen set

Any furniture eventually wears out and loses its appearance. But someone does not have the opportunity to completely change the kitchen set, someone just does not want to get rid of the usual and comfortable tables and lockers. In this case, the furniture is simply updated, modernized, replaced by worn parts. As a result, it not only acquires a second life in its practical properties, but the design of the kitchen set is changing beyond recognition.

Contents

Updating the kitchen set
- Tools
How to update the kitchen set - replacement of parts
- Worktop
- Facades
How to freshen up the kitchen set - renovation of the facades
- Painting and molding
- Self-adhesive film
  - Installing the

film Renovating the kitchen unit

Before proceeding to upgrade the headset,should determine the scope of work:

find out which parts require replacement and which can be restored;
decide how to update the design of furniture.

Then calculate the cost of materials and tools that correspond to the financial possibilities of the owner of the kitchen.

Tools

In order to update the kitchen set yourself will need the following tools:

screwdriver;
electric jigsaw with a set of nail files;
electric drill;

drill: conventional, wood and metal, special - with a stopper;
crowns for drilling large holes;
industrial hair dryer;
circular saw;

clamps;
screws;
hacksaw;
hammer;
screwdrivers;
pliers;
marking tools: pencil, tape measure, etc.

How to upgrade a kitchen set - replacement of parts

Table top

Table top is an element of a kitchen set, which undergoes a heavy load during operation and, therefore, is faster than all other furniture parts subject to deterioration. It is easy to replace it - in shops ready products are sold, the most accessible of which are made of chipboard. They have rounded edges and are covered with plastic. The standard size of these countertops is 2 or 3 m.

The replacement of the kitchen countertop begins with the dismantling of the old floor covering, in which the following work is carried out:
- shutting off water and detaching the sink from the countertop;
- unscrewing the fixing screws;
- removal of the old countertop;
- cleaning of table parts from old sealant.
The new sheet of material is placed on a flat surface( table or workbench) face down. With the help of an old countertop, a marking of the cut-outs for the sink and the stove is applied to it. Between the sheet and the table there should be a gap - it will be needed when working with a jigsaw.

In the corners of the future opening for the sink holes are drilled. One of them inserts a jig saw blade and a cutout is made in the canvas.
The guide rail is fastened to the underside of the table top with a clamp and the sheet is cut lengthwise using a circular saw. To protect against moisture, the edge of the plate is treated with a sealant or covered with a metal cover.

The new worktop is installed in place and fixed to the cabinet with screws and latches. Between the wall and the edge of the sheet should be a small gap - it is covered with sealant and covered with a decorative strip.

Facades

Often, the facades of cabinet furniture are worn out much faster than other parts of the headset. In this case it is easier to change the worn out part than to buy a new kitchen. Moreover, there are a wide variety of ready-made facades for modular furniture: lacquered, tinted, lined with plastic and decorative film, etc. In addition, finished products often have grooves for loops.

Preparing for facade replacement:

the material of the product is selected( article http: //stroiremdoma.ru/ kak-vybrat-kuxonnyj-garnitur /) - most often chipboard or MDF is used;
draws a diagram of the cabinets indicating the parameters of all doors and the front walls of the boxes;The

compiles a list with the number of parts and their size, and fronts and fittings are selected for it.

If there are no suitable products in the furniture store, they are made to order on an individual project.

Replacement of facades

Dismantling of old parts. After unscrewing screws and loops, the doors and the walls of the drawers are removed. The latter are glued, so work with them must be very carefully, otherwise the thorns and grooves can break.

Primer and paint coat of facades if they are not processed.
Marking of the position of the hinges on the new doors. Old samples are used as a sample.
A Ø35 mm ring drill is used to make "nests" for the hinges on the doors. If there is no experience in such a work, then you should practice on any scraps. There is a danger of drilling through the canvas.

On prepared marking the handles are fixed to the facades.
The hinges are fastened to the cabinet wall and the doors are hung on their feet. Begin with the top fasteners.
With screws, the doors are adjusted horizontally and vertically.

On the wrong side of the new drawer wall is its frame. Through the holes for screws an awl or punch marks the place for their screwing.
Drilling holes are drilled and the wall is attached to the frame.

How to freshen up a kitchen set - renovation of the facades

Often, the old furniture facades are strong enough and can last for more than a year, but they have lost their appearance or just a desire to update the "face" of the kitchen. In this case, there are several ways to transform the kitchen set yourself.

Painting and molding

Painting using molding is the easiest way to change the appearance of facades. For work you will need:

molding - decorative semicircular slats;
miter saw;
glue for wood;
Deck or car paint;
spray gun;
drill;
screwdriver;
pencil;
furniture fittings.

Operation:

the doors of the cabinets are removed and all the accessories are unscrewed from them;

facades are thoroughly cleaned with a damp and then with a dry cloth and laid on a flat surface;

with the help of an end saw cut pieces of decorative molding with angles of 45º;
finished slats are glued to the facade;

How to modernize an old kitchen set

there are plans to fix the hardware and drill holes;
the facade is primed and left for complete drying;

with a spray gun, paint is applied - several layers are desirable;

after complete drying of the paint on the facades are installed handles and fasteners and the doors return to their seats.

Additional decor elements will decorate the kitchen and add to it the individuality. For this, on the facades paste pieces of wallpaper, tiles and even leaves of plants, which are then varnished.

Self-adhesive film

Self-adhesive film is a very popular material for kitchen renovation. As a result of simple work with it, the headset is completely transformed.

The choice of colors and drawings of the film allows you to create a unique interior in the kitchen.

For work you will need:

self-adhesive film;
stationery knife and scissors;
marking tools: ruler, pencil, centimeter;
plastic or rubber spatula or thick fabric.

Assembly of the

film The facades are removed from the hinges, the accessories are unscrewed, and the cloths are laid flat on a flat surface.
The surface must be degreased and cleaned.
The dimensions of the facade are measured, which are marked on the film. On its back there is a mesh that facilitates cutting. When cutting, you should leave a small margin - 1,5-2 cm. The same amount of film is added in the places of bends.
Using a ruler and a clerical knife, the material is cut. If the pattern is curly, then it is first marked with a pencil and then cut out with scissors. When working with a pattern, the front side of the material is watched - the ornament must match.

Unstick several centimeters of the protective layer from the back of the film, it is applied to the facade and carefully smoothed with a spatula or rag, expelling air bubbles. Then, slowly, continue to remove the paper and paste the released material. In this case, each traversed part is smoothed from the center to the edges.

If air bubbles remain under the film, it is pierced with a needle in these places and smoothed.
Fittings are fastened to the facades and they are put in place.