Should I replace my cabinets, re-finish, re-face? We have he ability to re-finish cabinets, however, typically it is not
best for the homeowner so we do not recommend it. Re-facing is a method
used to give a kitchen a face lift that helps appearance but does not
improve functionality or the quality of what is behind the very exterior
appearance. When a cabinet is re-faced a thin veneer is glued on to the
face of the old cabinets, in essence it is a band-aid fix and because
of this our company has chosen not to offer this service. Although the
finished project is usually aesthetically pleasing quality of the cabinet
and finish does not meet the standards that we have set for our projects.
Moreover, the quality compared to the price does not make sense. We are
continually approached by re facing companies to become a dealer and
provide this service to our clients, for quality reasons we have declined.
Moreover, often times we have offered new cabinets for the same price
and in some cases less than some companies charge for re-facing.
When is re-facing the best option?
Re-facing is the best option when you really love your counter tops,
general layout, drawer mechanisms, and overall quality of your cabinets
and just need face lift then re-facing or re-finishing is probably the
best option for you. We have a team of 12 full time painters that are
fully capable of your re-finishing needs. However, if one is replacing
their countertops and is not happy with the appearance of their cabinets
the BEST option is replacement. From a functional, financial, or aesthetic
point of view, re-facing does not make sense when replacing countertops
anyways. There are many articles that can be found on this in kitchen
magazines, home remodeling magazines, and on the web.
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