All About Kitchen Refacing

Before you start searching kitchen refacing companies just read through this very informative write-up. I will present some of the most important basics and provide you with something to think about as you make plan to redo your kitchen.

There are some many websites that claim to provide articles that are all about kitchen cabinet refacing but mixing all that different advise can lead to a disastrous output. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.

Defining Refacing Kitchen Cabinets

This is a way of making old kitchen cabinets to look new by adding a new coating such as laminate, veneer or thermofoil. In most occasion you may just have to replace the drawer fronts and doors only.  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. Basically, it is the most efficient, affordable and hassle-free way to boost your kitchen’s look and feel.

Let us briefly look at some of the different coating that is used  

The Use Of Laminate

Laminate is primarily made of plastic film or thin sheet formed from resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. Although it is cheaperbut it is most vulnerable to wear and tear. However, it can really withstand heating oil and does seal heat really well.

The Thermofoil Material

This is the latest offering in cabinetry. It is basically a new wood-like refacing material.  Sometimes referred to as Vinyl or RTF it has a thick vinyl film that is bonded permanently to a warp-resistant engineered wood core.

Defining 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 different forms of this type material. Ideally I recommend that you consult an export before making any decision on these.