You can give your kitchen a whole new look with kitchen cabinet refacing. You can save a bundle by refacing instead of replacing your cabinets. It can cost about a third of what it would cost to replace your old ones. There are some considerations when planning a refacing project.
Cost
First, it’s a good idea to estimate what the job is going to cost. While it is certainly less expensive to reface your old cabinets, it’s still not cheap. By estimating what it is going to cost you can avoid starting the job and then not being able to finish it. Typically it will cost between $1000 and $5000 from start to finish. It can vary by locality however, so you should do a little shopping around. By doing the job yourself you can save quite significantly. The materials will run around $200 to $500 plus a bit more for tools.
Hardware
Another part of the equation is choosing the right hardware. You should consider the overall look you want for your kitchen when choosing hinges and knobs for your new kitchen’s decor. If the look of your kitchen runs toward the rustic, then you will not want to add sleek, stainless steel modern designs. Consider whether the hinges will show or not. If they will, then you’ll want to be sure that the knobs and hinges match.
The Veneer
There are many choices for the veneer. You may want to choose a wood veneer. If you prefer a lighter color wood then you’ll certainly want to consider a birch or pine veneer. For darker and a tighter grained veneers there’s cherry, maple, or oak. There are many more wood types available, and when it comes time to make the actual choice it will be time well-spent in making the choice carefully. It will payoff in the satisfaction you feel whenever you see your new kitchen.
One of the best ways to update the look of your kitchen is kitchen cabinet refacing. Not only can it provide a new look for your kitchen, but that new look can be attained at a significant savings in cost over cabinet replacement.