How To Remodel Kitchen Cabinets With Refacing

Do you need creative and cost-effective way to remodel your old kitchen cabinets? Refacing is the right option for you. You will get a whole new look by replacing cabinet door and drawer fronts and veneering the exterior of the cabinet boxes. Your kitchen layout stays the same and the existing cabinets remain in place, so you avoid the inconveniences of a major renovation while still getting a noticeable return on investment. Enhancements like glass doors, light valances, crown moulding, new hardware and other accessories can easily be added for a more customized look.

Not only cost-effectively, you will also get these benefits from refacing kitchen cabinets.

• The look of a kitchen makeover with less expense, mess and time.
• Professional installation in two to five days, including project management from start to finish.
• No hidden plumbing or electrical costs and no need to redecorate or change the flooring.
• A wide variety of traditional and contemporary door styles and finishes to choose from.
• Decorative hardware, moulding and other accessories available for a fully customizable look.
• All cabinet installers are background checked, insured and licensed for a great service experience.

For information, you can either remodel the face of the kitchen cabinets or hire a professional to do that. It takes six steps to follow.

1. All existing doors, drawer fronts and hinges are removed.
2. Cabinet surfaces are prepared for matching coverings.
3. Matching coverings are applied to all visible exteriors of the cabinets in laminate, vinyl or matching veneer.
4. Coverings are trimmed for the perfect fit.
5. New doors, drawer fronts, hinges and handles are installed.
6. The new look is complete. Crown moulding, light valances and other accessories can be added for decor and functionality.

Doors are the most visible component of your cabinets and the key element in transforming the look of your kitchen. The Home Depot offers a large selection of doors for cabinet refacing, including the following:

Thermo Collection

The Thermo Collection consists of one-piece rigid engineered thermofoil doors, which are available in a large number of styles and in both solid and wood-grain finishes that can be mixed and matched to fit your remodelling needs. Doors come standard with a white back, but blended backs are also available for most Thermo colours.

Prestige Collection

The Prestige Collection includes five-piece engineered decorative cabinet doors. The door mouldings are wrapped in polyester or thermofoil and cut and assembled in a similar fashion as wood doors, giving them a real wood-grain appearance at a lower price point.

You can compare other products from Overstock, Wayfair or Amazon that also offer doors for kitchen cabinet remodelling project.