Painting kitchen cabinets vs refacing, which would you choose? As Home Stager we all know that kitchen sells home. But when the kitchen is outdated, what options would you choose, painting or refacing? Both options are good or is one better then the other? Let's compare.
Refacing your kitchen cabinets:
- Work with existing layout.
- Can add cabinet space if you desire to expand.
- Choice of laminate or wood doors.
- Can be done in as little as 3-5 days
- Choice of color finishes.
Painting you kitchen cabinets:
- Work with existing layout
- Unlimited choice of color
- Can be done in about a week.
- Much more work on the homeowners part.
As you can see they both have good qualities, however with painting, i worry about the paint oxidizing with the heat. And how do you clean it? If I were to paint my cabinets (and I'm seriously thinking about it) I would use car paint.
In research refacing i don't like the look of those laminate cabinets they look fake to me. And to replace it with wood is much more expensive.
In the end I think you have to consider cost, time and the over look you are trying to achieve. One other thing to consider is durability, especially if your not planning on selling your home. Painting your kitchen cabinets vs refacing is a tough choice and one I think you should research throughly to decide which option is best suited for your needs!
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