Independent Painting- Cabinet Refinishing Jacksonville FL

Do you know that formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent-smelling gas can cause severe health effects to us? Environmental tobacco smoke and combustion sources (burning wood, kerosene and by automobiles) preservatives in some paints, cosmetics and coating finish used to coat paper products pressed wood products and furniture made with these pressed wood products certain insulation materials like urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) and fiberglass insulation durable press drapes, other textiles, and glues. Wow! Looking at the list, there must be plenty of formaldehyde in our houses! The frightening part is formaldehyde can cause watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, and difficulty in breathing when exposed at elevated levels. It has also been demonstrated to cause cancer in animals and may cause cancer in humans. Health effects include eye, nose, and throat irritation; wheezing and coughing; fatigue; skin rash; severe allergic reactions. Since research...

When the time comes to do some remodeling of your house, you would likely remodel the areas of the house that are the most visited or favorite areas. Such an area is ideally where your friends and family gather and converge to quite often. The kitchen is such a place in your house that is perhaps one of the favorite areas for many and for this reason it is probably the best area of the house to invest some money to remodel. If the kitchen is indeed a place you would decide to remodel, then perhaps the most ideal place to start is with the kitchen cabinets which you could quite easily define the whole look of your kitchen and make or break the the ideal look that you are looking for, especially if you are not particularly keen on new designs and styles that will be integrated or incorporated in the kitchen area. In many cases it would not always be a necessity to replace the whole cabinet in order for you to be able to improve and upgrade it to what you would want it to be. If you per...

Are you sick of setting foot in your kitchen because you are bored with or disgusted by the décor? Are you ready for a kitchen makeover but don’t have a lot of dough? Well why not start small by simply painting the cabinet doors and outfitting them with new hardware? It is easy to do, relatively inexpensive and fun. Change your kitchen from dull to glam in minutes. Try indulging in your 1960’s avocado green kitchen by cleaning and refinishing the rich walnut cabinets and drawer fronts and adorning them with brushed metal knobs. No your kitchen has kitsch and modern appeal at once. Replacing your kitchen cabinet hardware is one of the easiest ways to refresh a room. There are many shapes, sizes and material to choose from in your quest for a new and improved kitchen. The best place to see the largest selection is by shopping online. Rather than dragging yourself from hardware store to hardware store only to be disappointed in the choices available you should try shopping online from t...

Maybe your kitchen cabinets are in need of a refresh. Cabinet painting can be a fantastic way to make your kitchen look great at a very cheap price. A long weekend, and you could make this happen yourself. If you need assistance however, please don’t hesitate to contact our cabinet painting professionals at Independent Painting. Supplies Needed to Paint Kitchen Cabinets First off you’ll need to gather supplies up to get ready to paint your kitchen cabinets. Here’s a nice list to get you started. Materials Sandpaper- Various grits, from coarse to fine. Wood filler – In case you have to make any repairs Paint – High Quality paint that is suited for your cabinets. Primer – Choose a type that is suited for your cabinets Drop Cloths – For your painting area Painter’s Tape – Especially used to protect the ceiling and floors TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) – A cleaner and degreaser(important for kitchens) Paint Stripper (Optional) – If you need to remove the previous paint Shelf L...

Do you have some bath room vanities you would like to fix up or just make them look a little bit nicer? Should you refinish your old bathroom vanities or just go buy new ones. If you are interested in remodeling your bathroom vanities how would you start? Many people are do it yourselfers who may want to employ some of the methods and techniques they have picked up from home improvement magazines or from watching HGTV. I know my wife and I are looking for a new house and she, unlike most women would rather find a fixer upper so that she can play around with remodeling and redecorating. Those are the most common questions most home owners have when they want to remodel or consider remodeling their bathrooms. Some people would decide that a brand new bathroom make over isn’t right without a new centerpiece. Most people consider the bathroom vanity the center piece of a bathroom. Many people consider remodel the bathroom vanity saves some time and money. If you are on a budget when you d...

Are you tired of the outdated look of your kitchen but are short on cash? According to Remodeling Magazine, and their annual survey, a minor kitchen remodel will recoup the homeowner over 92.9% of his or her initial investment. Not all kitchen remodels have to cost a fortune. The following are the five ideas a homeowner can use to update a kitchen without busting his or her budget. 1)  Replace the flooring.  Install laminate floor over old linoleum, vinyl or chipped tile. It costs just $1 to $5 a square foot and there are many modern, easy-care styles that look like wood, stone or tile and don’t include the hefty price tag. 2)  Modernize and replace the lighting.  Nothing dates a kitchen like outdated lighting. A new ceiling fixture costs less than $100 and will brighten up the kitchen. Adding some under-the-cabinet lights or pendant lights over work areas will illuminate work surfaces and brighten up the whole kitchen. 3)  Give the cabinets a new life. ...