The decision behind the detail
Assess cabinets, doors and flooring before choosing whether to repair, refinish or replace them. Include the work needed around retained elements, not just the surface treatment.
A useful checklist
- Check condition first
- Compare complete scopes
- Review expected disruption
Bring it into the project brief
A lower material cost does not always mean a lower overall project cost. Preparation and making good can change the comparison.
For the related scope, see room-by-room renovations. Keep the relevant measurements, selections and open questions together before requesting a written quote.
Illustrative reference for discussing the scope.