What You Need To Know About Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Posted on February 8, 2010
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Before you go looking for refacing kitchen cabinets just read through this very informative write-up. My intention here is to discuss some pretty important issues and provide you with something to think about as you make plan to redo your kitchen.

As you search through the web you will come across a number of people claiming to be experts on this subject matter but end up mixing the ideas and suggestions made with replacement. Below I share some of the most useful ideas on this subject.

What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?

This is a way of making old kitchen cabinets to look new by adding a new coating such as laminate, veneer or thermofoil. Most often this involves only changing the door fronts and drawer from but not the whole cabinets.  What you should keep in mind is that this is a faster process than doing kitchen remodeling.

In fact is can be as far less as 60% when comparing with the cost of buying new cabinets. All in all then, this is probably the most convenient way, coupled with affordability and efficiency, of making your cabinets to look new.

Types of coating used  

The Use Of Laminate

This is basically a plastic film material but you can also get some made from thin sheet resins e.g. that made from polyethylene. This is arguably the cheapest material to usebut it is most vulnerable to wear and tear. Having said that, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.

Thermo-Foil

This is considered to be a revolutionary new wood-like material for Cabinetry.  Others call it RTF or Vinyl its thick vinyl film is bonded enduringly to a wood core that is warp-resistant.

Understanding Wood Veneer

As the name states, this is wood. It is a thin slice that comes cut from a log with a sawing machine or a slicing or peeling machine. If you are looking for a nice grain then this is the right material to consider. There are many varieties of this feature. Ideally I recommend that you consult an export before making any decision on these.

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