Review Of Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Before you start searching kitchen refacing companies take a few minutes to read through this brief but very informative article. I will quickly walk you trough very important fundamentals and assist you in your decision on the style and general progress of refacing your cabints in the kitchen.

As you search through the web you will come across a number of people claiming to be experts on this subject matter but by taking a bit of each will lead you to mess up everything. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.

What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?

This is a process whereby old cabinets are redone with a new coating like laminate, thermo-foil or veneer. In most occasion you may just have to replace the drawer fronts and doors only.  Ideally the process is easier and faster than a complete kitchen remodel.

This is probably the cheapest way to own new cabinets as compared to buying new ones. Basically, 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  

Using 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 not as resistant in 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

This is a thin slice of wood that is cut from a log with a slicing, peeling, or sawing machine. This is best for giving the wood a nice grain. There are many varieties of this feature. Ideally I recommend that you consult an export before making any decision on these.