Originally Posted by
Scott Vigder
This is an outstanding suggestion! If you paint your unwanted oak a desireable color, I'll bet you can recover a significant portion of the $15k.
I'm not a fan of painting cathedral grain oak cabinets without either first filling the grain or refacing with maple or similar closed grain veneer.
Re-reading the original post, Julie mentions "tile color & oak cabinets" as the reasons given for the $15K appraisal downgrade. A typical bathroom has limited cabinetry and the cost to replace, particularly by a DIY woodworker, is minimal compared to the cost of paying for a full tile demo and replacement (typically involving floor/base, shower and/or tub enclosures).
Last edited by scott vroom; 12-12-2014 at 11:11 AM.
Scott Vroom
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.