Refacing your kitchen cabinets is a smart decision. This type of kitchen remodeling in Barrington takes less time and is more cost-effective when compared to a full kitchen remodel. Below are some of the options available in today’s market.
Refacing the kitchen cabinets includes covering exposed frames with a plastic laminate or a thin veneer of real wood. The drawer and door fronts are replaced with matching or complementing new veneer. To complete the transformation, consider new moldings, pulls, knobs and hinges.
Advantages of Kitchen Cabinets Refacing
The main pros of refacing your kitchen cabinets are:
* The cost is about half of replacing entire cabinets
* Requires less time
* Less hassle compared to tearing out the old cabinets
* Your kitchen is still useable, even as you reface
* It is a green kitchen remodeling option that does not contribute to landfill
Options Available
The choice for your finished look is virtually limitless. The veneers can be found in a variety of grains, textures, patterns, colors and much more, and you can also mix and match for a low-cost kitchen facelift.
A few other options you should look into include:
* Rigid Thermofoil (RTF) doors that have a fiberboard coated with durable plastic coating as an affordable alternative to laminate or wood doors
* Plastic laminates available in hundreds of pattern and colors, are moisture resistant and durable, not mentioning, reasonably priced. You have the option of contrasting or matching the laminates for drawer and door fronts
* The real wood veneers available include typical species such as maple, cherry and oak, and you can select from a wide array of stains.
The Perfect Candidates for Refacing
Refacing is only a viable option if your pre-existing cabinets are in relatively good condition and structurally sound. If your cabinets have broken frames, warping or water damage, they are poor refacing candidates. In a few instances, you will require to use fasteners and adhesives to secure the veneer.
Installation
The professional installers will come to your home and measure your current cabinets to determine the amount of veneer required, quantities and sizes for drawer and door fronts, and hardware needed to accomplish the job. Once all the materials are ready, the installer will remove the old drawers and doors and carry out the necessary repairs for a smooth and attractive finish.
For more information on kitchen remodeling in Barrington, contact the kitchen and bath professionals at Cabinets Plus. Your kitchen will have a new look in a matter of days.
