Before and after Cabinet Refacing: The Difference Is Astounding

Around 80% of the features in a home become outdated within 15 to 20 years. This means that almost 51 million homes could use remodeling in 2022.

If you’re ready to update your kitchen or bathroom but aren’t ready for the time and expense of remodeling, you have other options. Your cabinets have a huge impact on the overall ambiance of the room. You can get great results by refacing your cabinets.

Cabinet refacing can refresh or totally change the look of your space. It’s faster and less expensive than remodeling. The difference before and after cabinet refacing will amaze you.

Learn more about cabinet refacing and how it can give your home the look you’ve been dreaming about.

Cabinet Replacement vs Refacing vs Refinishing

You have three options when you want to renovate your cabinets. The condition of your cabinets, your goals, and your budget will determine the best choice.

Cabinet Replacement and Remodel

Installing new cabinets is the most intensive option. Remodeling removes all your existing cabinetry, including:

Cabinet boxes (frames)
Doors
Drawers
Hardware
Hinges

If your cabinet boxes are warped or damaged, you may need a full remodel. Remodeling gives you the ability to change the layout of your kitchen or bathroom.

However, remodeling is the most expensive and time-consuming choice. You may not be able to use the room being remodeled during the entire remodeling period, which can take weeks.

Cabinet Refinishing

Cabinet refinishing is the least invasive choice. Refinishing means putting a new coating over the original cabinet frames and doors.

Professional refinishing is fast and cost-effective. It’s a good choice if you like the style of your current cabinets. You can give them a fresh look.

However, not all cabinets can be refinished. If your cabinet doors are warped or damaged, a fresh coat of paint won’t fix the problem.

Cabinet Refacing

Cabinet refacing is a solution between a full remodel and refinishing. You may also see it called cabinet resurfacing.

Refacing reuses the original cabinet boxes. It replaces the rest of the cabinet system, including:

Doors
Drawer fronts
Hardware
Hinges

The visible surfaces of the cabinet frames receive new surfacing to match the new doors.

Cabinet refacing gives you the option of a new door style, color, and design. You can customize the look with touches like crown molding. A professional refacing team can complete your project in a few days.

Refacing is a more environmentally-friendly option than remodeling. It reuses your cabinet boxes, which saves material and avoids sending waste to the landfill.

The EPA estimates that construction and demolition projects created 600 million tons of debris in 2018. Helping to reduce this number benefits your wallet and the environment.

If your cabinet boxes are damaged, you won’t be a good candidate for refacing. Otherwise, refacing can give your kitchen a fresh, new look with less expense and inconvenience than remodeling.

Before and After Cabinet Refacing

Cabinet refacing from Premier Cabinet Painting and Refinishing gives you results you won’t see elsewhere. The difference is because of the special processes we use.

Veneer Cabinet Resurfacing

Traditional veneer cabinet resurfacing is a process with two main parts:

Replace the existing doors and drawers
Put a new veneer skin on the cabinet frames

First, we help you choose your new cabinet door style and color. We then measure and order your new doors.

The installation team will remove the old cabinet doors and drawers. Then, they clean and sand the boxes. After the frames are clean, they’re ready for adhesive.

The new veneer will stick to the adhesive. The veneer can either be natural wood veneer or melamine-based Rigid Thermofoil (RTF.) We also have a hybird system where we can refinish the frames to match the new doors intead of using a melamine skin. Venreer is best for acheiving a stained wood finish.

After applying the veneer, the installer will use a router on the edges for a good finish. Edges include the cabinet openings for the doors and drawers.

Finally, the new doors and drawer fronts will be installed. New handles and drawer pulls are usually part of the process as well. The installation team will then add any optional features, like crown molding.

Veneer is very durable. It can last for decades.

Kitchen cabinets get intense wear and tear. They endure constant interaction. With a veneer finish, your cabinets will resist wear, warping, or fading.

Cabinet Refacing with Premier Cabinet Painting and Refinishing

The Premier cabinet refacing process gives you options for your cabinet resurfacing.

Instead of using veneer on the existing cabinet boxes, we can paint or refinish them. We can get an exact color match for your new doors. Our quality painting is just as durable than traditional veneer.

Surface Preparation

The right surface preparation is one key to a successful cabinet painting project.

We buff sand all the surfaces and then wipe them with a cleaning and de-glossing agent. This improves the adhesion of the paint. It also cleans dirt, dust, and stains from the cabinet surfaces.

Primer and Paint

Primer is the next step. We typically use one coat of bonding primer and a coat of standard primer. We buff sand between the primer coats.

Dark-colored cabinets may need a third coat of primer.

After the primer, we paint the cabinets with an oil altered acrylic paint. It dries quickly and cures with a smooth finish.

We use several light coats of paint instead of one heavy coat. This results in a cleaner finish.

Finally, we use an HVLP sprayer specifically designed for trim. For application in your home, we’ll use a hand brush or roller. This avoids pollution and the possibility of misdirected product.

After the painted surfaces are ready, we attach the new doors and drawer covers with the new hardware. Our process gives you beautiful, durable results.

Freshen Up an All-White Kitchen

The all-white kitchen is always popular. Unfortunately, white is especially difficult to keep looking clean and fresh. Cabinet refacing can make white cabinets look better than new.

Refacing cabinets with a new, durable coat of white paint restores their beauty. It helps protect them from future wear and tear. The cabinets will keep their restored look for years to come.

Go Natural

Many people want to incorporate more natural elements in their homes. Highlighting the natural wood finish of your cabinets brings a special ambiance to your kitchen. Studies suggest that just looking at wood can reduce stress.

A farmhouse kitchen is one place to incorporate cabinets with a natural wood aesthetic. The rustic charm is one feature that makes this style so popular. Natural wood can also fit well into a design with a more elegant or sophisticated feel.

The style of the doors and the hardware help you use the beauty of wood to create a more rural or urban vibe. For example, shaker cabinet doors are a common choice for farmhouse kitchens.

Change Your Space with Color

You can change the mood of your home by changing the color of your cabinets.

When choosing a color, think about the style of your home and the other colors in your kitchen. You may want a color that will blend in with your walls and trim. On the other hand, you may prefer a bold contrasting color.

The size of your kitchen also makes a difference. A darker color will make the space seem smaller. A lighter color will make it seem more spacious.

Green is currently a popular choice for a statement color. Whether you want a dark or light shade, green will add a lively touch to your cabinets.

Yellow will brighten up your kitchen. It’s a good choice if you want to energize your space.

Black cabinets may seem surprising, but they can be an effective accent for white walls and appliances. They can create a minimalist, modern look.

Refresh Your Hardware Too

You can update the look of your kitchen with new hardware. Slim and sleek pulls can give a modern feel to your cabinets. Bar pulls are a popular choice because they look great on most cabinet styles.

The color of the hardware is another element to consider. Gold and black are current trends. Black makes a beautiful statement against light-colored cabinets.

Brushed and polished brass hardware gives a classic touch. For farmhouse style and other traditional kitchen designs, copper is a good option.

Another trend is handleless cabinets or very subtle hardware. This gives your cabinets a clean, sleek look.

Start Planning Your Cabinet Makeover

Seeing the difference in a home before and after cabinet refacing can inspire your own cabinet makeover. You can freshen your look or change it entirely. You can choose the cabinet style and color that fit your lifestyle.

Cabinet refacing is a more cost-effective choice than remodeling. Resurfacing from Premier Cabinet Painting and Refinishing gives you even better results than traditional refacing. You’ll enjoy your cabinets for years to come.