Facts About Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Before you go looking for kitchen cabinet refacing companies here is an article that should be worth your while. I will present some of the most important basics and assist you in your decision on the style and general progress of refacing your cabints in the 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 when kitchen cabinets that are aged are revamped by adding a new coating such as veneer, thermo-foil or laminate. In most cases you may have to replace only the doors and drawer fronts.  Ideally the process is easier and faster than a complete kitchen remodel.

When compared to buying new cabinets, refacing is way cheaper. So in essence, this is probably the most convenient way, coupled with affordability and efficiency, of making your cabinets to look new.

Below I review some of the most common coating material used today  

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 not as strong when it comes 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.  Sometimes referred to as Vinyl or RTF its thick vinyl film is bonded enduringly to a wood core that is warp-resistant.

Understanding Wood Veneer

This is material made from wood. It is quite thin as it is cut from a log with a peeling, sawing or slicing machine. This is used to give the cabinets a fine wood grain. Take note that this material comes in a variety of species. Ideally I recommend that you consult an export before making any decision on these.