Cabinet Refacing or Resurfacing?

A spacious kitchen with a large island and bar stools

What is Cabinet Resurfacing?

Cabinet resurfacing also known as cabinet refinishing involves removing the existing finish using a combination of chemicals, sanding, and scraping all the existing cabinet parts. This process is time-consuming and at best the end result will be just a cosmetic improvement. It will not fix structural and functionality issues like warped doors, faulty door hinges, and drawer glides.

What is Cabinet Refacing?

Cabinet resurfacing however, is the way to go if your intention is to only address physical issues such as scratches, dents, and faded colors, to fix these problems you do not necessarily have to reface the entire kitchen, especially if all the major components barring the surface are still in good condition.

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Process

Cabinet refacing, on the other hand, involves completely removing everything except the cabinet frames, which are often the sturdiest part of kitchen cabinets. Once the cabinet face frames and sides are prepped, a new durable real wood veneer will be bonded over it, brand new doors with soft close hinges, drawer fronts, moldings such as crown and light rail are installed, and in some cases, new dovetail drawer boxes with easy close glides are also installed.

Also, with refacing you have the option to add cabinets to the existing layout, that old trash compactor that you have not used for years can be replaced with a base cabinet, always wanted a farmhouse sink. Well, that can also be done during the refacing process, the list goes on, and your choices are unlimited.

Reliable Cabinet Refacing Contactor

We at Ideal Home Improvement, do not finish our refacing materials, all cabinet component finishes are factory-applied, which dramatically reduces the installation time and eliminates the need to deal with fumes in your home during installation, not mission the fact that you will get a top-notch, durable, beautifully finished kitchen that will last for many years to come. Visit our supplier www.walzcraft.com and browse through their impressive lineup of doors and finish choices, be prepared to be amazed.

In conclusion

Cabinet refacing is like getting a brand-new kitchen and resurfacing freshens up your existing cabinets, refacing gives you completely new components since the cabinet fronts and doors will be replaced, and you have the freedom to choose any new door design, finish, and material that you want.

Contact us for more information about kitchen cabinet refacing, we will be happy to answer your questions. Go to www.idealcabinetrefacing.com and fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-pressure in-home consultation. We serve many areas in MA and NH.