Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Information

I know you are keen on refacing your kitchen but before you start looking for refacing kitchen cabinets here is an article that should be worth your while. I will quickly walk you trough very important fundamentals and assist you in your decision on the style and general progress of refacing your cabints in the kitchen.

As you search through the web you will come across a number of people claiming to be experts on this subject matter but by taking a bit of each will lead you to mess up everything. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.

What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?

This is a way of making old kitchen cabinets to look new by adding a new coating such as laminate, veneer or thermofoil. In most cases you may have to replace only the doors and drawer fronts.  Ideally the process is easier and faster than a complete kitchen remodel.

In fact is can be as far less as 60% when comparing with the cost of buying new cabinets. All in all then, this is probably the most convenient way, coupled with affordability and efficiency, of making your cabinets to look new.

Below I review some of the most common coating material used today  

The Use Of Laminate

This is basically a plastic film material but you can also get some made from thin sheet resins e.g. that made from polyethylene. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as strong when it comes to wear and tear. However, it can really withstand heating oil and does seal heat really well.

The Thermofoil Material

If you are looking for something close to wood and new in the market then this should be your best choice.  Sometimes referred to as Vinyl or RTF it has a thick vinyl film that is bonded permanently to a warp-resistant engineered wood core.

Wood veneer

As the name states, this is wood. It is a thin slice that comes cut from a log with a sawing machine or a slicing or peeling machine. If you are looking for a nice grain then this is the right material to consider. There are different forms of this type material. This means you will need to consult with an expert to help you find the best for you kitchen.