I know you are keen on refacing your kitchen but before you start looking for kitchen cabinet companies take a few minutes to read through this brief but very informative article. I will present some of the most important basics and help you make an informed decision about redoing your kitchen cabinets.

You will come hundreds of pages online that claim to offer the best advise and information on kitchen cabinetrefacing but by taking a bit of each will lead you to mess up everything. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.

Defining Refacing Kitchen Cabinets

This is a process whereby old cabinets are redone with a new coating like laminate, thermo-foil or veneer. In most occasion you may just have to replace the drawer fronts and doors only.  Compared to kitchen remodeling, this is much faster to complete.

When compared to buying new cabinets, refacing is way cheaper. 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  

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 most vulnerable to wear and tear. Having said that, it can really withstand heating oil and does seal heat really well.

The Thermofoil Material

This is considered to be a revolutionary new wood-like material for Cabinetry.  Sometimes referred to as Vinyl or RTF it has a thick vinyl film that is bonded permanently to a warp-resistant engineered wood core.

Understanding 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. If you are looking for a nice grain then this is the right material to consider. Take note that this material comes in a variety of species. Ideally I recommend that you consult an export before making any decision on these.