Cabinet Refacing

Refacing is the process of taking your existing cabinets and making them look new again. Refacing allows the home owner to change the look and style of their kitchen and bath by choosing new updated cabinet door and drawer fronts.

During the refacing process all of the doors and drawer fronts are replaced and the outside of the cabinets are covered with the same type of material and finish that are on the new door and drawer fronts. When finished, the kitchen looks new again and only cost about 2/3 of the cost of replacing their existing cabinets.

New Cabinets -vs- Refacing

First consider the full scope of work and cost when replacing cabinets or doing a full kitchen remodel. Kitchen design appointments, as many as 5 to 7 appointments will be needed between meeting with a kitchen designer and the cabinet installer.

Lead time on new cabinets may be as long as 5 to 6 weeks. Removal of old cabinets, counter tops, appliances, and sometimes flooring. All which can run the risk of damage to surrounding areas and kitchen walls, loss of kitchen use can run as long as 4-6 weeks, and then factor in the cost and inconvenience of eating out for that amount of time.

In many cases plumbing and electrical will have to be dealt with which may require remolding permits. Time to reinstall new products 7 to 14 days depending on scheduling conflicts. Total time from start to finish 60 to 90 days. Total cost can be as high as $20,000.00 to $35,000.00 depending on the size of your kitchen.

Compare To The Time and Cost Of Refacing

Selection appointments with your Refacing Consultant and installer range from 2 to 3 appointments. Lead time for refacing materials is about 3 to 4 week; during this time there is no interruption in the use of your kitchen. No removal of countertops or flooring is required and only minimal removal and replacement of appliance is necessary.

Time to reface kitchen, 3 to 4 days and there is no need to redirect electrical or pluming. So in most cases there are no remolding permits required. The average cost of refacing $8,000.00 to 12,000.00 depending on the size of the kitchen.