What is cabinet refacing and is it a good idea?
Cabinet refacing is a procedure for renovating cabinets. The refacing firm removes the old cabinet doors, drawer fronts and hardware. A veneer (a thin layer of plastic or wood) is glued to the remaining, visible cabinet faces. The veneer can be wood-grain, white, or any one of a wide variety of finishes and colors. Then, new matching cabinet doors, drawer fronts and hardware are installed. Often a new floor and countertops are installed at the same time. Because the old cabinets are reused, there are both labor and material savings, typically totaling 25-50 percent. When first available, the methods and materials used often delivered less than satisfactory results, but in recent years results have improved considerably. The primary drawback is that the owner is left with great looking cabinets arranged in an outdated layout. Cabinet refacing is a good option for anyone who wants to improve the look of their kitchen while retaining the old layout. Q: I’m confused about whether to go to
