The counters are cleaned, and everything is put back in place. However, there’s an air of datedness about the entire kitchen. The cabinets are scratched and the color scheme is just old-fashioned.
Consider kitchen refacing in Burnaby before undertaking a complete remodel. Refacing is an option if the boxes of your cabinets are good and if you like the layout.
Why Does Your Kitchen Look Dated?
Cabinets occupy most of the visual space in the room. Old finishes, faded colors, and old hardware will give the impression the entire kitchen is outdated.
You may want to update the look of the parts you see daily. Kitchen refacing usually involves retaining the cabinet boxes and replacing cabinet doors and drawer fronts with a new finish.
What Kitchen Refacing Can Change
1. New cabinet doors and drawers
The door style will affect the style of your kitchen. The flat-style doors give a modern look, whereas the shaker doors give a traditional one. Similar front styles for the drawers will ensure uniformity.
2. Refurbished cabinet surfaces and hardware
The surface and hardware of the cabinet can be altered in the form of new skin or veneer application, provided it is permitted by the refacing system. Handles and hinges can complete the process. Select colors that complement your counter and floor. We recommend refacing when you require surface changes.
When Refacing Makes Sense
Open a few doors and look at the boxes. Look for any water damage under the sink, loose joints, sagging shelves or crumbling edges.
If everything is in order and the boxes are intact, the shelves are functional, and the design pleases you, refacing might be an option. You can renovate the surfaces, while retaining the existing structure.
Refacing is a cost-saving measure if the “basic room configuration and cabinet placement” remain the same. But it’s not suitable for sagged or inadequate cabinets.
Consider your kitchen usage. If your drawers are sliding smoothly, your shelves are holding your necessities, and the design is working out for you, perhaps all you need is an upgrade of the surfaces, which may take care of the specific problem you have identified. If not, consider more than just aesthetics before making a decision.
When Refacing Isn’t Enough
Just adding a new finish can’t fix a poorly built cabinet box. Water damage, warping, mold growth, joint separation, or sagging shelves require a professional evaluation.
Refacing also can’t move the sink, build an island, add space between the cabinets, or redesign the cabinetry configuration. If you find your kitchen too small or your storage needs have changed, it might be time to consider replacement.
What Factors Affect the Price of Refacing?
There’s no such thing as one set rate for all kitchens. What will affect your cost could be the number of doors and drawer fronts, materials and finish types, exposure, hardware, and other additional work.
Make sure you know what the quote includes in terms of doors, drawer fronts, skins, hardware, labor, and cleanup. See how damage done under the surface or additional work could affect the cost.
Don’t rely solely on total figures when comparing quotes. Some may have included new hardware while others have excluded it.
How to Decide If Refacing Is Right for You
Before scheduling the service, consider the following questions:
– Does the estimate provide information on materials, labor, timeline, and warranties?
– Are the cabinet boxes dry, sturdy, and in a proper condition?
– Is it mainly about the color, finish, doors, or the hardware?
– Do you like the existing configuration?
If your answers are “yes” to the above-mentioned questions, you may want to proceed with your search. If you notice any damage or are going to change the configuration, seek professional recommendations regarding replacements before to purchasing new doors.
Cabinets R Us provides the kitchen cabinet refacing services in Burnaby and Metro Vancouver. Our service includes the online refacing estimator and consultation, as well as the site measure. You’ll have an opportunity to choose your preferred doors design and color.
Learn their guide on refacing vs replacement.
FAQs
1. Can all kitchen cabinets be refaced?
Not necessarily. Refacing is most effective for cabinets with sturdy, dry boxes that can accommodate new doors and surface panels.
2. Is refacing more economical than cabinet replacements?
Most likely yes because existing boxes will be reused. Price depends on individual kitchen, materials used, number of doors, hardware, and additional features.
3. How long does it take to refinish my kitchen cabinets?
The process normally takes one to two days if material is ready. Make sure you plan in advance.
4. Can I refinish my cabinets to different colors and styles?
Yes. You can refinish your cabinets to get different doors, styles and finishes. Try to see samples in the light of your kitchen.
5. Will refacing repair my damaged cabinets?
No. Refacing only modifies the appearance of cabinets. Cabinets that have been wet, have loose joints and sagging shelves should be assessed first.
Add Some Freshness to Your Kitchen
Your kitchen may look old, but if the boxes are fine; kitchen refacing in Burnaby is a wise move. Refacing your kitchen will update the cabinets by working on their doors and drawer fronts.
Take a look at your cabinets, determine what changes you’d like to make, get some clear quotes, and if kitchen refacing is right for your kitchen, then get in touch with Cabinets R Us for finish options and an estimate.
