The economy is down and money is tight. However you have been wanting to make improvements around the house since the start of the year. Kitchen cabinet refacing is an affordable, budget minded alternative to remodeling your kitchen. Instead of going with a complete install of new cabinets, you remodel your kitchen cabinets by replacing just the cabinets.
Kitchen cabinet refacing is a fairly simple process, and the main consideration before choosing to start a kitchen cabinet refacing project is determining if the old cabinets to be refaced are sturdy and functional on the inside. With kitchen cabinet refacing, the overall cabinet structure will remain intact while the existing door and drawers are removed and replaced, or replaced with new doors and drawers.
In most cases, kitchen cabinet refacing will not include any layout change which makes the process a fairly simple. First, all of the doors and drawers are removed from the kitchen cabinets. Second, the outside of the cabinets are covered over with a quarter inch veneer. Third, all new matching doors and drawers are installed with new hardware and hinges.
Cabinet styles and materials are widely available when choosing to reface your kitchen, and you will find as many options with refacing kitchen cabinets as you would if you choose to purchase brand new kitchen cabinets. You can select from a variety of door styles that include shaker, summit roman, summit cathedral, and color options such as maple, oak or just a traditional white. There is really no limit, and finding a style that meets your taste should be readily available with a little research.
Molding and fillers can add the perfect finishing touch to your newly refaced cabinets, and are also widely available. You can select from crown molding, rope molding, dentil molding, cove molding, shoe molding and corner molding to accentuate the look of your newly refaced kitchen.
So, if you're budget doesn't allow for a complete kitchen cabinet renovation and you still want to give your kitchen a facelift, consider kitchen cabinet refacing.
