New Year New Kitchen Tiles

The end of 2007 is almost here, and with a new year comes new ideas and some new home improvements.
Fitting a new kitchen can prove to be quite an expensive task, however it doesnt have to be.
Unless you really need to change the layout of your kitchen it is worth while considering a facelift instead.
Firstly, it is worth looking at your units, and see if they can be painted or stained. Many units may have a varnish or lacquer on, that with a bit of time can be removed ready to paint over. If you visit a decorators merchants such as Brewers they will be more than happy to help provide you with a system of strippers, primers undercoats and top coats that will be ideal for you units. This will obviously take some time, but make the most of teh cold winter nights ahead, and just focus on one door per night, or 3 a week. In the long run, for the cost of the paint, and your patient and valuable time, you'll be please with the results, and having an extra £5,000 in your pocket.
The next step is to look at changing the worktops. the like of magnets and mfi always have a good selection of laminate worktops, but personally and for longevity, i prefer a solid wood worktop. Again, as with the paint as long as you treat them properly to avoid warping, when they look a bit tired, a good sanding, and treatment really brings them back to life, and with age they just look better as they show their age with knocks and dent. A really good place with quick service for wooden worktops is Barncrest Worktops.
When that is done, you just need to finish the walls with paint and tiles, and maybe the floor. A wooden worktop finish can go with rustic cottage style kitchen tiles, or modern kitchen tiles. You can choose between a splashback or tiling between worktops and the underside of your kitchen units. Watch out for cuting around plugs etc as this can be a little fiddly.