Many homeowners look at their outdated kitchen cabinetry and long for a fresh, new look, but want to avoid living in dust, disruption and noise for a month or longer while their kitchen is being remodeled in a major renovation.
The good news is that a much faster and more affordable alternative is available.
Kitchen Tune-Up is a hassle-free way to update any kitchen without all of that the chaos. The local franchise was opened in 2021 by Tampa Palms residents Al and Zein Aita, who serve New Tampa, Wesley Chapel and the surrounding areas. Al says they were inspired to open the franchise location because, during the pandemic, most people were not buying new houses. Instead, many were upgrading their existing homes.
“The demand was there, and this was something we could be passionate about,” Al says. “We want our customers’ kitchens to look good for their families and visitors. The kitchen is the heart of the house. To us, that was one of the selling points. Plus, we wanted to be part of a strong franchise. We are locally owned and operated, but we have the support of a large, well-established company that’s been around 35 years with a presence in 50 states and nine locations in Florida. Having that credibility was very important to us.”
In fact, Kitchen Tune-Up today has more than 180 franchises serving nearly 300 protected territories throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company’s website — KitchenTuneUp.com — offers a design tool to mix and match the desired design and options.
“It’s a way for the customer to get their imagination going, to get them to follow their initial idea,” says Al. “We use it initially to start the conversation. We explain the process from A to Z and give each customer a quote on the spot.”
Working with Kitchen Tune-Up has many advantages over a traditional kitchen renovation, as it can transform any kitchen in as little as five days, with minimal disturbance to the home and lifestyle. The process begins with a free in-home consultation that lasts about 45 minutes.
Al and Zein’s technicians are trained and certified, and use only high-quality materials and products. Their customers also get a warranty on the workmanship and materials, as well as a customer service guarantee.
Best of all, a Kitchen Tune-Up offers considerable savings off the cost of a complete kitchen remodel, depending upon the products and services you choose. Customers also can finance their projects with low monthly payments and no interest for the first twelve months.
Available Services
Among Kitchen Tune-Up’s available services is Cabinet Re-dooring, which replaces your old cabinet doors and drawer fronts with new ones while keeping the existing cabinet boxes. Customers can choose from hundreds of styles and colors to match their taste and budget.
Cabinet Refacing covers the existing cabinet boxes with new wood or a laminate veneer and installs new doors and drawer fronts. Customers can change the style, color and material of their cabinets and add new features like soft-close hinges, pulls and knobs.
“Cabinet Re-dooring and Refacing are quick ways to upgrade the kitchen without the demolition and the mess,” Al says. “We keep the shape of the kitchen, but we update it. We give your cabinets new functionality and a beautiful, new look. (During construction, our) customers still have access to their cabinets, fridge and oven. They can function around us as we install and do the work.”
New features, such as built-in trash cans, spice racks and other items, also can be added to make the kitchen more practical.
Customers also can transform their cabinets with Cabinet Painting. This service upgrades your existing cabinets with a durable, professional-grade finish. You can choose virtually any color and add new hardware and accessories to complete the look.
“Painting is a cost-effective way to upgrade the kitchen without changing much about it,” Al says. “You just upgrade the color. The cabinets will look new and factory-painted without breaking the bank.”
Al recalls customers who called him after someone else painted their cabinets and they didn’t like the outcome.
“I’ve heard this story so many times,” he says. “Yes, we can even re-paint your already-painted cabinets to be something that still looks new.”
Kitchen Tune-Up also designs and installs new custom cabinets for any kitchen. You can choose from various real wood types, finishes, door styles and storage solutions to create your dream kitchen at your initial consultation, where sample doors are brought in so you can see and feel the quality of the doors and decide upon the services you want to select.
“If you have a special area of your house where you are looking to add a cabinet, a bar area, or something that does not fit the standard-size cabinet boxes, we’re able to custom-build something that will look nice and blend in with the rest of the house,” says Al. “That’s a unique service that we offer.”
Kitchen Tune-Up also offers countertops and backsplashes as an accompanying service to refacing, re-dooring and painting.
Client F. Lopez compliments the service he received in a 5-star Google review.
“I did not like the color and shine from a previous painter. (Kitchen Tune- Up) stripped, refinished my current kitchen cabinets, and they came out great. No complaints, and the work was done timely and professionally. The gentleman doing the labor took pride in ensuring everything was neat, clean and looking its best. Communication was also wonderful! Would highly recommend their services.”
Once you select your products and services, the doors are returned for their second confirmation, measurements are taken and the details and goals are finalized. The timeline from initial consultation to scheduling and ordering to completion averages between five to no more than 30 days.
Kitchen Tune-Up can offer many affordable solutions that full kitchen remodeling companies may not provide. Al and Zein and their technicians are hands-on with their customers, instead of turning them over to some third party.
“We take the customer step-by-step,” Al says. “If there are any issues, we can take care of them immediately. We try to do these services quickly and professionally because everyone is busy, and their time is limited. We know some people have kids and pets. We don’t want to be in their way for too long.”
Visit KitchenTuneUp.com/tampa-north-fl or call (813) 822-5911.
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