Remodeling Doesn't Have To Be Hard

Whether you are in the process of planning a full kitchen remodel or simply looking for a quick makeover, new cabinets can make a huge impact. Instead of replacing the entire cabinet, you can have them refaced instead. With this method, the doors, framing around the doors, and the hardware is replaced to give the cabinets a whole new look. 

1. Spend Less

You don't have to splurge on custom cabinets to spend a lot on replacement. Even base models at the home improvement store will cost more than refacing your cabinets. To get the biggest bang for your kitchen remodeling dollar, opt for refacing over replacement. The final quality of refacing will also likely be better than the cheapest new cabinets.

2. Save Time

Tearing out the old cabinets, making any necessary repairs to the underlying structure, then installing new cabinets can take weeks depending on the size of the kitchen. It becomes even more time-consuming if stock cabinets won't fit your space so they must be built to suit. Refacing can typically be finished in just a few days, saving lots of time.

3. Reduce Waste

Replacing old cabinets results in a lot of waste as the old cabinets are often disposed of, especially if they are damaged during removal. You can reduce that waste with refacing since only the doors and frames are replaced. Door removal also rarely results in damage, so these doors can be reused or find a second life in a building supply salvage yard.

4. Minimize Inconvenience

Any type of kitchen work is inconvenient. Although you still must empty out the cabinets during refacing, just as you with replacement, the rest of the kitchen can be left intact. This is because only replacing the doors and frames doesn't result in the mess of full replacement. There's also less sawdust to get everywhere with refacing, and just less of a mess overall since the process goes so much more quickly.

5. Increase Options

Options can seem limited when looking for all-new cabinets, especially if affordability is a major part of your goal. There are fewer limitations on design when refacing, as you can choose any type of wood in any type of finish you desire since the faces are constructed to fit your existing cabinets. The money saved by choosing refacing will also give you more options when it comes to choosing design-impacting hardware like the hinges and pulls. 

Contact a kitchen cabinet refacing service, such as Copperleaf Cabinets LLC, to learn more.