Before you go looking for cabinet refacing companies just read through this very informative write-up. I will quickly walk you trough very important fundamentals and provide you with something to think about as you make plan to redo your 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.
Defining Refacing kitchen Cabinets
This is a way of making old kitchen cabinets to look new by adding a new coating such as laminate, veneer or thermofoil. In most occasion you may just have to replace the drawer fronts and doors only. Compared to kitchen remodeling, this is much faster to complete.
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.
Below I review some of the most common coating material used today
Using 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 strong when it comes to wear and tear. Having said that, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.
Defining Thermofoil
This is the latest offering in cabinetry. It is basically a new wood-like refacing material. It has many names e.g. RTF or Vinyl and its thick vinyl film is bonded enduringly to a wood core that is warp-resistant.
Understanding Wood Veneer
As the name states, this is wood. It is a thin slice that comes cut from a log with a sawing machine or a slicing or peeling machine. This is used to give the cabinets a fine wood grain. There are different forms of this type material. The best thing to do it talk to an expert who can help you with all the available options.
