Remodeling Doesn't Have To Be Hard

If unfinished wooden cabinetry was recently installed in your home economics classroom, you may be anticipating the occasions in which your pupils will be able to use their culinary skills to create tasty dishes. Before you begin the first group assignment, use some decoration and organization methods to aid with setting up each workstation.

A Coat of Washable Paint or Stain and Varnish

During active cooking sessions, students may need to open and close the kitchen cabinets on several instances and this could result in the untreated wood becoming soiled with oily substances. Preserve the cabinetry, by applying a coat of washable paint or stain and varnish to each cabinet frame and door. During the application, remove the hardware to prevent paint or stain materials from covering the handles or knobs. Use a power drill to remove the hardware that is attached to each handle or knob. Place all of the pieces inside of a small bucket, so that they do not get lost.

Use one distinct color for each workstation. Primary paint colors or the colors that are representative of the school will give the classroom kitchen a bright and vibrant appearance. If you choose to forego the addition of paint and prefer a rustic appearance that wood stain is noted for, choose a deep stain hue that will complement the wood. Apply clear varnish, once the stain has dried.

Labels and Stencils That Coordinate with Equipment

Your pupils will need to be broken down into cooking groups and you may want to use a color or a number to recognize each group. Use labels or stencils to add a group name to each group of cabinets. To assist with keeping specific utensils or cookware pieces in each assigned kitchen area, use the same labeling or stenciling setup. Small tags or adhesive labels can be secured to utensils or cookware handles or to the bottom of pieces. This system will help your students keep track of all of the items that belong in their assigned areas.

Dividers and a Listing of Where Items Should Go

Countertops and dishes should be cleaned, prior to the end of each class and this involves putting items away where they belong. Use cabinet dividers to create small storage areas within the confines of each kitchen cabinet. Write a list, which specifies where various items should be placed. Tape the list in a visible area, so that your students can refer to it while they are cleaning up their workstations.

For more assistance, reach out to kitchen cabinet builders and suppliers.