What is Cabinet Refacing?

By Leslie A.M.
RefacingCabinet.com Columnist

Cabinet refacing is a type of kitchen cabinet repair. Refacing, refinishing and resurfacing are all terms that point to the same result: new-looking cabinets. Just as a woman "puts on her face" with cosmetics, refinishing kitchen cabinets is a cosmetic improvement--not structural.

How to Reface Kitchen Cabinets

If the structure of your wood or MDF cabinets is in good to great condition, then refinishing kitchen cabinets is a fine choice for you. Choose between paint, stain, or veneer. Then choose the color for the direction you go. Do you want a stain to transform your oak kitchen cabinets to the expensive look of cherry kitchen cabinets? Do you want to cover your smooth panel white kitchen cabinets with maple veneer?

Any way you choose, this project may completely renovate your kitchen.

Do-it-Yourself or Hire Cabinet Refacers

Cabinet refacers are an ideal answer if you aren't so handy with sandpaper and a paintbrush. Not only will you save a lot of time hiring professionals, you save a lot of clean-up. Cabinet refacers can get the job done quickly, easily and affordably.

Cabinet Refacing Costs

If you do-it-yourself, you can spend just a few hundred dollars to get a brand new custom kitchen look. If instead you were buying stock kitchen cabinets (right off the shelf in most home center stores), you might spend the same amount on one cabinet.

Paint, stain and veneer vary in price so the cabinet refacing costs depend on the style you choose. Then there is new hardware if you really want to make them look different and any additional trims or accessories you want to add.

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About The Author

Leslie A.M. Smith is a freelance writer and desperately needs a new kitchen. Until she can afford it, she has her eye on refacing her cabinets.