Before you start searching cabinet refacing companies just read through this very informative write-up. My intention here is to discuss some pretty important issues and help you make an informed decision about redoing your kitchen cabinets.

As you search through the web you will come across a number of people claiming to be experts on this subject matter but end up mixing the ideas and suggestions made with replacement. Below I share some of the most useful ideas on this subject.

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 cases you may have to replace only the doors and drawer fronts.  Compared to kitchen remodeling, this is much faster to complete.

When compared to buying new cabinets, refacing is way cheaper. All in all then, this is an affordable, hassle free and generally efficient way to spruce up the look of your kitchen.

Let us briefly look at some of the different coating that is used  

Using Laminate

This coating material is made up of some thin sheet made from resins. This includes those that are made of polypropylene and you can also get some made from plastic film. This is arguably the cheapest material to usebut it is most vulnerable to wear and tear. However, it can really withstand heating oil and does seal heat really well.

Defining Thermofoil

This is considered to be a revolutionary new wood-like material for Cabinetry.  Sometimes referred to as Vinyl or RTF it comes as quite a thick vinyl film, which is bonded tightly on a warp-resistant engineered wood core.

Wood veneer

This is material made from wood. It is quite thin as it is cut from a log with a peeling, sawing or slicing machine. This is best for giving the wood a nice grain. There are many varieties of this feature. This means you will need to consult with an expert to help you find the best for you kitchen.

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