{"id":1440,"date":"2016-05-23T21:28:58","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T21:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/?p=1440"},"modified":"2024-01-16T20:11:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T20:11:07","slug":"5-common-mistakes-kitchen-remodeling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/blog\/5-common-mistakes-kitchen-remodeling\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Mistakes of Kitchen Remodeling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s time to perform a kitchen remodel.&nbsp; Great!&nbsp; But there are a few mistakes that many people make, which you can easily avoid.&nbsp; Check out the following tips to find out how your kitchen remodel can be a successful one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Choose Your Appliances<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t even think about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/free-kitchen-design-help?utm_source=rta_navigation\">beginning your remodel<\/a> until you have chosen your kitchen appliances.&nbsp; Whether you are doing it yourself, or having a contractor work the project, make sure you have all of the exact specifications of all the appliances, including the colors, before the first cabinet is ordered.&nbsp; Wall ovens, built in microwaves, stove tops and large refrigerators all must be decided on first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Don\u2019t Pay Until You See It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you are doing the job yourself, your contractor will need a down payment, as they need to order products and parts.&nbsp; Make sure that you leave a part of the payment unpaid, most often 10%, until you are satisfied that the kitchen is perfect.&nbsp; You may want to work out a rolling payment plan with the contractor, based upon target dates.&nbsp; For example, 35% to start, 35% after another milestone, 20% when the frames are on the walls, and 10% for a final fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Sign Up Now!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any place that pushes you to sign a contract immediately in order to get some sort of discount most likely had high prices to begin with, and needs to bring in some business.&nbsp; They may also have a light workload, as compared to an honest contractor who will give you his price at a fair rate and work with you if it seems too high.&nbsp; Most contractors have a small amount of negotiating room built into their prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Check the Cabinets for Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s your kitchen remodel, so you have to make sure the mistakes are kept to a minimum.&nbsp; You need to choose a style you like, and make sure the brand produces quality cabinetry.&nbsp; Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtacabinetstore.com\/\">RTACabinetStore<\/a>, it\u2019s easy, since we refuse to sell any product that is not up to our quality standards.&nbsp; Make sure that whatever you choose, it will last, and last well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Consider the Floor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people do not consider the floor when looking at cabinets.&nbsp; This is a must.&nbsp; Are you going to replace your floor?&nbsp; What will the material be?&nbsp; What color?&nbsp; These things must be answered and your floor completely redone before you begin work on your cabinets.&nbsp; Once they are placed on it, it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remodeling your kitchen can be tricky, but it is always worth it to refresh your home. 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