Refacing Your Kitchen Cabinets: Three Reasons You Can't Argue With

Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009

Homeowners interested in remodeling their kitchen cabinets are often faced with the decision of whether they really need to replace aging kitchen cabinets, or if they can simply be refaced. If your kitchen cabinets are structurally sound but look worn and outdated, then refacing may be your best option. Here are three reasons why:

1.    Increase the value of your home with minimal cost

Replacing an entire set of kitchen cabinets is very expensive and usually unnecessary. Refacing your kitchen cabinets is soft on your wallet, often as little as 1/2 the cost of outfitting your kitchen with new cabinets. Your refaced cabinets can increase the value of your home well beyond the money you invest.

2.    Avoid the hassle of tearing apart your kitchen

A complete kitchen cabinet refacing can usually be completed in a week or two, without the mess, stress, and aggravation of stripping out the old cabinets and installing their replacements.

3.    You  can spoil yourself with a brand new kitchen

If you decide to reface, a number that provide a thorough facelift for your current kitchen cabinets. The cabinet exteriors can be repainted or stripped entirely of the veneer in order to apply a fresh layer that can give your kitchen that new, remodeled look. New or refaced doors can also be fitted to your cabinets to complement the design that you choose.

And finally, before you make your decision to go ahead with kitchen cabinet refacing, consult an experienced refacing contractor for advice on how to optimize the improvements you make to your kitchen.

 

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