Kitchen cabinet refacing isn’t too difficult. In fact, it’s one of the more simple ways to makeover a kitchen space. When your cabinets become outdated, just look worn, or you’re ready for a change, you don’t have to replace them. Cabinet replacement costs about twice as much as refacing, takes a lot more time. And, you won’t have to deal with the hassle of not being able to use your kitchen.
About Kitchen Cabinet Refurbishment
What you should know about kitchen cabinet refacing is that it’s not always a viable option. There are certain materials which just aren’t conducive to such a transformation. For instance, some types of wood don’t respond well to different types of paint color. Of course, it the cabinets aren’t made of wood, you’ll likely be unable to reface them.
Refacing your kitchen cabinets includes covering the exposed frames with a thin veneer of real wood or plastic laminate. Doors and drawer fronts are replaced to match or complement the new veneer. New hinges, knobs, pulls, and molding complete the transformation. --HouseLogic.com
But, you can also replace veneer or plastic laminate. However, these two require experience and the right equipment. So, if either of these are in your kitchen, you’re farther ahead to just switch them out. But, if the cabinets are wood, you can give them a new lease on life without much of a fuss.
DIY Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Guide Naples Residents can Us
Before you jump head-first into the idea of kitchen cabinet makeover, you’ll need drill-driver or screwdriver, pliers, plastic cups, eye protection, dust mask, paint drop cloths, sandpaper, primer, paint, roller or spray gun, and scrap wood. Plus, you’ll also need new hardware, such as hinges and pulls. Then, do the following:
- Remove the hardware. Start by taking the hardware off the kitchen cabinets. This will allow you to remove the doors and then take the shells from their locations. Be sure to exercise caution when taking the cabinet shells down to avoid injury to yourself and prevent damage to the countertop and/or floor.
- Disconnect the doors. Next, take off the doors. (Leave the handles on so they are easy to carry.) Just unfasten the hinges and pull the doors off the cabinets. Then, place them to the side. Thereafter, take down the cabinet shells.
- Sand and prime the wood. Sand down the cabinets and the doors to remove the old paint. Once sanded, you can then apply a primer, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Apply the veneer. Apply adhesive to the stiles and rails of the cabinets, the vertical and horizontal parts of the frame, and then apply the veneer. Thereafter, apply the adhesive and veneer to the doors.
If you decide to junk the old cabinets and replace them with new ones, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.