Cabinet Refacing Ideas

March 20, 2010  //  Posted by: admin  //  Category: cheap plus size clothing

Before you start searching kitchen cabinet refacing companies here is an article that should be worth your while. 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 end up mixing the ideas and suggestions made with replacement. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.

Defining Refacing Kitchen Cabinets

This is when kitchen cabinets that are aged are revamped by adding a new coating such as veneer, thermo-foil or laminate. In most cases you may have to replace only the doors and drawer fronts.  Compared to kitchen remodeling, this is much faster to complete.

In fact is can be as far less as 60% when comparing with the cost of buying new cabinets. Basically, this is probably the most convenient way, coupled with affordability and efficiency, of making your cabinets to look new.

Below I review some of the most common coating material used today  

Laminate

Laminate is primarily made of plastic film or thin sheet formed from resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as strong when it comes to wear and tear. Having said that, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.

The Thermofoil Material

If you are looking for something close to wood and new in the market then this should be your best choice.  Others call it RTF or Vinyl it comes as quite a thick vinyl film, which is bonded tightly on a warp-resistant engineered wood core.

Wood veneer

This is a thin slice of wood that is cut from a log with a slicing, peeling, or sawing machine. If you are looking for a nice grain then this is the right material to consider. There are many varieties of this feature. This means you will need to consult with an expert to help you find the best for you kitchen.

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