Sandy homes and their cabinets
Sandy's median home was built in 1985. 42% of homes predate 1980, 35% are from 1980–1999 and 23% are from 2000 or later; 75% are owner-occupied.
What that means for your kitchen
Oak and maple of the era
Honey oak and natural maple were standard for decades. They paint well with proper cleaning, sanding and priming, and oak can be grain-filled for a smoother look.
Dark to light
Going from a dark stain to white usually takes more coats and careful priming so tannins or old color don't show through. It's one of the factors in your quote.
Hutches and built-ins
Many homes from this era have built-in hutches, desks or bookcases. They can be painted to match the kitchen.
Services in Sandy
- Cabinet Painting: Painting is the most popular way to change the color of your kitchen.
- Refinishing & Staining: If you like the look of real wood, refinishing keeps it.
- Bathroom Vanities: Bathroom vanities are smaller than a kitchen but get daily water and humidity.
- Built-ins & Hutches: Built-in hutches, desks, bookcases, entertainment walls and mudroom lockers are cabinetry too.
- Stair Railings: Oak railings and spindles date a home just like oak cabinets.
Want the details on prep, oak grain, lead-safe work in older homes, or how pricing works? Read the cabinet refinishing guide.