All About Kitchen Refacing

Before you go looking for kitchen cabinet refacing companies take a few minutes to read through this brief but very informative article. I will present some of the most important basics and assist you in your decision on the style and general progress of refacing your cabints in the kitchen.

You will come hundreds of pages online that claim to offer the best advise and information on kitchen cabinetrefacing but mixing all that different advise can lead to a disastrous output. Below I share some of the most useful ideas on this subject.

What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?

This is a process whereby old cabinets are redone with a new coating like laminate, thermo-foil or veneer. Most often this involves only changing the door fronts and drawer from but not the whole cabinets.  What you should keep in mind is that this is a faster process than doing kitchen remodeling.

This is probably the cheapest way to own new cabinets as compared to buying new ones. So in essence, this is an affordable, hassle free and generally efficient way to spruce up the look of your kitchen.

Types of coating used  

The Use Of Laminate

This coating material is made up of some thin sheet made from resins. This includes those that are made of polypropylene and you can also get some made from plastic film. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as resistant in wear and tear. However, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.

Defining Thermofoil

This is considered to be a revolutionary new wood-like material for Cabinetry.  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.

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. This is best for giving the wood a nice grain. There are different forms of this type material. This means you will need to consult with an expert to help you find the best for you kitchen.