Review Of Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
I know you are keen on refacing your kitchen but before you start looking for kitchen cabinet companies just read through this very informative write-up. I will quickly walk you trough very important fundamentals and help you make an informed decision about redoing your kitchen cabinets.
There are some many websites that claim to provide articles that are all about kitchen cabinet refacing but by taking a bit of each will lead you to mess up everything. Below I share some of the most useful ideas on this subject.
What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?
This is a way of making old kitchen cabinets to look new by adding a new coating such as laminate, veneer or thermofoil. In most cases you may have to replace only the doors and drawer fronts. Ideally the process is easier and faster than a complete kitchen remodel.
In fact is can be as far less as 60% when comparing with the cost of buying new cabinets. All in all then, it is the most efficient, affordable and hassle-free way to boost your kitchen’s look and feel.
Let us briefly look at some of the different coating that is used
The Use Of Laminate
This is basically a plastic film material but you can also get some made from thin sheet resins e.g. that made from polyethylene. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as strong when it comes to wear and tear. However, it can really withstand heating oil and does seal heat really well.
Thermo-Foil
This is the latest offering in cabinetry. It is basically a new wood-like refacing material. It has many names e.g. RTF or Vinyl and it comes as quite a thick vinyl film, which is bonded tightly on a warp-resistant engineered wood core.
Defining Wood Veneer
As the name states, this is wood. It is a thin slice that comes cut from a log with a sawing machine or a slicing or peeling machine. This is used to give the cabinets a fine wood grain. There are different forms of this type material. This means you will need to consult with an expert to help you find the best for you kitchen.