Anyone who is planning on doing a kitchen remodel needs to consider cabinet refacing. This is a process where the door and drawer fronts are removed from the existing cabinet box and replaced with new doors, drawer fronts, hinges and handles. The interior of the cabinets and drawers remain in place and untouched. This is a great option for homeowners whose kitchen cabinets are in good shape on the inside, but look dated or have some dings and dents on the outside from basic wear and tear. Changes can also be made to the layout of the cabinets. They can be moved to another spot, extended to the ceiling or more can be added. This is perfect for anyone who would also like to reconfigure their kitchen to provide a better work flow or add additional storage space.
Refacing existing kitchen cabinets is about one third of the cost of purchasing and installing all new cabinets. This is because the design and instillation of an entirely new kitchen typically involves many additional expenses beyond just the cost of the new cabinets and drawers. Things like design fees, electrical and plumbing fees, carpentry and labor fees, as well as taxes and delivery charges, can all add up very quickly. With kitchen cabinet refacing, there are very few problems or surprises.
In addition, the project will be completed so much faster, typically within 4 days or even less time, as opposed to new cabinet installation which can take several weeks or months. This means less inconvenience caused by workers being in the house. It also means less mess since there is no demolition and destruction. When new cabinets are installed, the old cabinets must be torn from the walls, creating dust and debris which can spread throughout the entire house. Additionally, the walls can be damaged and need patched, repaired, repainted or retiled, adding to the homeowner’s expense and the amount of time needed to complete the project. Finally, remodeling a kitchen with refaced cabinets is environmentally responsible. It is better for the environment to use and recycle existing materials whenever possible.
