KSI's Frequently Asked Remodeling Questions:

How much will it cost to remodel my kitchen?

How do I choose cabinet type for my kitchen?

What type of countertop should I choose for my kitchen?

What kind of new flooring, paint and appliances should I choose for my new kitchen?

How long will it take to remodel my kitchen?

What should I expect during my remodel?

What else should I expect during the installation?

How do I determine my installation cost?

How much will it cost to remodel my kitchen?

The investment required to remodel your kitchen will depend on many factors, from the size of your kitchen to the type of cabinets you choose to whether or not you need or want new appliances. Those are just a few of the factors that will shape your end investment. KSI's cabinetry is competitively priced in comparison to the Big Box stores. An 8 X 10' L-shaped kitchen can run from $1990 and up.

We encourage you to visit a KSI showroom in Michigan or Ohio to identify the cabinet options (wood species, countertop type, etc.) that you like, and then speak with one of our qualified professional designers. Our kitchen pros can help you determine your investment based on your needs and wants, then help you add or subtract options based on your budget.
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How do I choose a cabinet type for my kitchen?

There are several key differences between the types of cabinets. Identifying your needs and what style you're looking for is important in determining which type of cabinet is right for you.

Does one type of cabinet offer the door style you're looking for? Does a cabinet type offer the finish or wood species that you like? What additional features are you looking to add to your kitchen? These are just a few of the questions to answer before making your decision.

Use this cabinet guide to help you narrow your selection:

Stock Cabinets

Merillat's stock cabinet line offers over 17 doors styles, 4 wood species, dozens of finishes and optional plywood sides and dove tailed drawers - and they can deliver the cabinets in as little as eight days. Stock isn't what it used to be.

Semi-Custom

Semi-custom cabinets are popular today. Semi-custom allows for the modification of depth and width enhancing the opportunity for great customization. They also offer more door styles, cabinet options, cabinet types, and finishes than a stock cabinet line. The semi-custom Kitchen Craft line at KSI has over 47 door styles, 5 wood species, and 59 wood finishes offering over 2500 door style/finish combinations. Merillat Masterpiece offers 29 door styles, 6 wood species, and 71 finishes.

Semi-custom cabinets are high quality from top to bottom, with a moderate price range - an affordable cabinet and a great value.

Custom

Custom cabinets can be made to meet any need or desire you have. Most custom cabinet companies offer a large variety of standard sizes, configurations and designs; and they can modify or construct a cabinet to almost any size you require.

The Dura Supreme Designer line at KSI offers over 70 door styles, 7 wood species and almost unlimited finishes (they will custom match a stain for you).

The benefits of custom cabinets range from high quality to endless options, so you can create a one-of-a-kind dream kitchen with features galore.
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What type of countertop should I choose for my kitchen?

There are many types of countertops to choose from: granite, quartz, solid surface and laminate. What surface material you choose should depend on factors such as how you plan to use your countertop, your expectations for the surface, and your budget.

Use this countertop guide to help you narrow your selection:

            Why choose Granite? 

Granite is a natural stone, and the look and feel of real stone is hard to match.  It is very durable, it handles heat well and it comes in many variations – almost 200 to choose from. 

The cost of granite has decreased significantly over the last few years and the average starting price is about $60 per square foot, installed.  It requires periodic sealing, depending on the granite selected, and will have visible seams.

            Why choose Quartz?

Quartz is a blend of quartz and resins that form a hard, durable surface, with a feel that is much like granite. The colors and patterns that are created typically have little variation and provide a consistent appearance. In addition to its durability, quartz tops handle heat well, require little maintenance and will have visible seams. Quartz countertops begin at about $75 per square foot, installed.

            Why choose Solid Surface?

Solid surface (Corian is one brand) countertops are typically acrylic products that are durable and very adaptable.  There are hundreds of colors and a large variety of edge profiles to choose from. It has moderate heat resistance and hard-to-find seams.  And while solid surface tops can scratch, they can be repaired easily.  The average starting price of solid surface countertops is $59 per square foot, installed.

            Why choose Laminate?

Laminate is the most popular material used for a countertop. It offers thousands of colors and a number of textured finishes.  It wears fairly well and doesn’t require any sealing. The seams are visible and it has almost no reparability.  Laminate tops with a square edge start at about $20 per square foot, installed.
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What kind of new flooring, paint and appliances should I choose for my new kitchen?

By working with a qualified kitchen designer at KSI, you can determine what course of action is best for you, and your project can be developed accordingly. A rule of thumb is that contrasting colors tend to enhance both products. For example, a dark cabinet and a lighter floor would be appropriate.
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How long will it take to remodel my kitchen?

A typical stock kitchen from Merillat will take about ten days for KSI to deliver to your home. Semi-custom cabinets take four to six weeks. Custom cabinets take between eight and 12 weeks to deliver.

If KSI performs the installation, you should plan on one to three weeks after delivery to complete the project.

The type of countertop selected will also impact the project completion time. Laminate tops take one to two weeks. Granite, sold surface, and quartz products take two to three weeks.
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What should I expect during my remodel?

Every remodel is different, but there are some things that you can plan for.

The basic installation process includes these steps:

Step 1: Your old kitchen will be torn out.

Step 2: New electrical, if required, is installed.

Step 3: New plumbing, if required, is installed.

Step 4: The walls are repaired and prepped for paint.

Step 5: The cabinets are installed.

Step 6: The top is measured and a template is made.

Step 7: The trim for the cabinets is installed.

Step 8: After the countertop is fabricated or cut to size, the top is installed.

Step 9: The final plumbing is connected and your kitchen is functioning once again.

Step 10: The new floor is installed, where applicable.

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What else should I expect during the installation?

Since your kitchen will be out of commission for one to two weeks, expect to eat at restaurants frequently - a minor inconvenience that is more than made up for when the installation is complete!
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How do I determine my installation cost?

A quick way to estimate a basic installation cost is to take the investment of the cabinets and countertops and cut that number in half. This is a rough estimation for stock cabinets.

After your kitchen is completely designed, our kitchen pro will give you a more concrete installation figure.
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