Guide To Cabinet Refacing

Say that you really like the sturdiness of the cabinetry that adorns your kitchen right now. Many of the current market offerings for new cabinets are expensive or made of materials that are not durable.

It is probably an understatement to say that kitchen cabinet refacing represents a lot of choices. You can redo finishes, door handles, drawer fronts and panel inserts. You can paint cabinets, add wallpaper or fabric coverings, or use small tiles or use rolls of galvanized stainless steel to cover doors. Any of these choices is a possibility.

Compared to other home improvement projects, cabinet refacing costs will be relatively inexpensive for the improvements that will occur.

The average cost of refacing kitchen cabinets is between $1,000 and $5,000.

You will have to pay for cabinet refacing supplies (tools, drop cloths, screwdrivers, drills, paint supplies, etc.), handles and knobs, stains and finishes, hinges and in some cases, new doors. The labor costs will be non-existent if you do all the work yourself.

If you choose an earth tone palette when you reface kitchen cabinets, it may be possible to strip sand and re-stain your cabinets. If the work of stripping is a bother, then it is possible to use gel to stain over an existing finish.

Painting gives you a much wider range of color when you reface cabinets. Gray has become a fashionable choice since it blends well with stainless steel appliances and gray tones in granite countertops. Gray is sophisticated enough to match what is visible in your kitchen, and graceful enough to fade to the background when there is a more astonishing attraction in the room.

Glaze and crackle finishes also give a cabinet reface a real chance for a different kind of look. Both finishes can give a desired antique look. Other faux finishes can make the cabinets look textured or reflect light in a way that makes it appear to have multiple colors.

Which colors would you like to be the dominant colors for the entire decor in your kitchen?

Earth tones have always had a welcomed place among plans to reface cabinets. Dark, natural woods like walnut and mahogany stains are not only warm and inviting to family and guests, but they also share traits found in Mother Nature.

Subtle shades of earth tones are becoming more of a trend among homeowners. The bold, bright colors of the last decade as seen on do-it-yourself television shows as well as home makeover specials have become too much of a stimulant for some. Gold has become a contrast or an accent color rather than the primary guiding color in a house.

Every guide to cabinet refacing should emphasize the crucial importance of knowing your limits. If you find the work overwhelming, or you do not have the confidence or patience to finish the job, it is time to call in a cabinet refacing service. Be sure to check references, verify the areas of service, and ask to see some of the previous work of any company you consider. Compare prices with similar companies before you make a final choice. If, in the end, you discover you really have no expertise in how to reface kitchen cabinets, find someone who does.