Thinking about revamping your kitchen? The cabinets are a big decision. You could reface them to freshen up the look or go for a total cabinet replacement. Cost, style, and convenience all come into play. Weighing the pros and cons of each option will help you figure out the right path for your kitchen makeover.
What Is Cabinet Refacing?
This process keeps the existing cabinet boxes in place and replaces the door and drawer fronts with new ones. It also includes applying a new veneer over the exposed face frames. This gives your cabinets an entirely new look without any of the major work and expense associated with demolishing and rebuilding the cabinet boxes themselves.
The Pros of Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
Cost Savings
Don’t want to spend a fortune on your kitchen renovation? This option is more affordable because you’re keeping the existing cabinet boxes. This eliminates high material and labour costs. Refacing cabinets generally costs 30-50% less than a full replacement.
Quicker Process
Renovating an entire kitchen can feel like an endless project. But cabinet refacing offers a simple shortcut to a brand-new look. Just swap out those dated cabinet fronts for sleek modern ones and bam – it’s a whole new kitchen without the marathon renovation. A cabinet facelift is the quick mini-makeover your space needs.
An experienced team can usually complete this process in a couple of days, so your dream kitchen can be achieved without stress or chaos!
Less Mess and Disruption
Refacing is a tidy process since your existing cabinets stay put. There is no need to worry about drywall dust coating your home or potential damage to floors and nearby rooms. Refacing results in less mess, dust, and disruption to your home.
The Cons of Cabinet Refacing
Limited Design Options
When refacing, the styles and designs available are somewhat limited since you must work with the existing cabinet layout. Replacements may be necessary if you want to change the configuration or add more cabinet and drawer space.
Can’t Fix Damage
Refacing won’t address those issues if your existing cabinet boxes are damaged, warped, or poorly constructed. Replacement would be required to ensure structural integrity and longevity.
Quality Concerns
While most cabinet refacing these days involves high-end wood veneers and durable finishes, if not done with top materials and proper installation techniques, there is still the potential for future peeling, chipping, or wearing.
What About Replacing Kitchen Cabinets?
What are the pros and cons of doing a full cabinet replacement for your kitchen renovation? The main benefits include:
- Near limitless design choices in terms of styles, finishes, and configurations.
- Ability to customize cabinet storage and functionality.
- Ensured quality and longevity from new cabinet construction.
- Opportunity to upgrade insulation, wiring, and plumbing behind cabinets.
The downsides are the significantly higher costs, much longer installation timeline, and the major mess and disruption involved in demolition.
Ready to transform the appearance of your kitchen? Updating the cabinets is one of the most effective ways to elevate this space. New cabinets will change the aesthetic of your kitchen and make it more functional as well. Titan Contracting has years of experience and specializes in kitchen renovation projects.
Contact us today to discuss your kitchen renovation project!
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