How to Get the Kitchen Cabinet Design of Your Dreams by Refacing Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors
You can, relatively inexpensively, give your kitchen cabinet doors a makeover through refacing. Starting from the basics, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:
What Does it Mean to Reface My Kitchen Cabinet Doors?
Refacing is just that - putting a new “face” on your kitchen cabinet, as opposed to replacing the entire cabinet. With refacing, your current kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts are taken off and replaced with new ones. The craftsman simply applies a self-adhesive to the old cabinet boxes and applies the new face. No cabinets are taken out and the layout of your kitchen remains the same. Essentially, there is no “construction” in the traditional sense. The results are so impressive and natural that neither you nor your friends and family will know that you only replaced the fronts of the kitchen cabinet doors and draws.
In addition to performing the labor, a qualified, skilled professional will help you choose the kitchen cabinet design. Many craftsmen can even show you a 3-d computer generated model of your job before it’s done. That way, you can examine the new cabinet look before actually doing the job.
What Materials Can I Use? Can I Match My Current Kitchen Colors?
Common refacing materials are wood, including Oak, Maple, and Pine; glass; metal; and plastic. The material you use is dependent on your budget and your personal sense of style. But keep in mind that wood is usually more expensive than other materials. Wood can be stained or painted, while a glaze or laminate often can finish the other materials. For draws, options include wooden slides, tracks and rollers, and ball bearings.
Will This Be Expensive? Does Refacing Cost the Same as Custom Kitchen Cabinets?
Costs for refacing generally range between $2000-$6000, depending on the craftsman and style of cabinet. The final savings? Kitchen cabinet refacing can subtract up to 60% off the cost of new kitchen cabinets. (A cabinet replacement can cost tens of thousands of dollars!) In addition, a “new” kitchen will raise your home’s resale value, helping you defray the costs. Further, the job can be done fast, allowing you to enjoy your new kitchen in no time. It usually takes 3 to 5 business days to complete the job.
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sing either stock, semi-custom or custom kitchen cabinets, you can reface your kitchen cabinet doors and give your kitchen a makeover
When is a Good Time to do Reface?
So when should you think about refacing? When your draws and cabinets look worn or as if they came from your parents’ kitchen. Are your cabinets a 70’s lime green? Might be a good time to reface. Or, from a utilitarian point of view, if you have trouble opening or closing your cabinet doors, you might consider refacing.
If I seem like a fan of Cabinet Counter Kitchen Refacing, it’s because I am. Think about it: you save money over traditional cabinet replacement, get a job done fast, increase your home value, and enjoy a beautiful, modern kitchen that looks brand new!