Not long ago, the only alternative to cabinet replacement was to paint the cabinetsa mighty poor substitute, and an impossible task when confronted with largely unpaintable thermofoil cabinets.

Cabinet refacing has been around for a long timeit's essentially wood-veneering on steroidsbut cabinet refacing as a cottage industry is new. Since cabinet refacing is a close substitute for replacement, the differences tend to blur. So, in this comparison guide, let's look at the similarities and differences between cabinet refacing and replacing.

When the cabinet boxes are in solid shape.

When cost is an issue.

When remodeling, as opposed to building a new house.

When you like your current kitchen layout.

When constructing a new house, bumping out your kitchen, or building a new addition containing a kitchen.

When creating a new kitchen layout.

When cabinet boxes, drawers, or doors are in bad shape.

When doing a whole-kitchen remodel.

Whodoesn't want new cabinets? If your budget at all allows for it, new cabinets give your kitchen long-lasting value for your enjoyment or for resale.

If money is an issue, then cabinet refacing is the closest alternative to replacement available at this time.

See the original post here:
Refacing vs. Replacing Kitchen Cabinets - The Spruce

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September 23, 2019 at 2:44 pm by Mr HomeBuilder
Category: Cabinet Replacement