Thinking about what to do with those cabinets that you just don’t love anymore? Refacing or replacing those cabinets may be the perfect project for you. Check out these pros and cons for refacing and replacing to figure out which is right for you.
Refacing:
This process involves installing new fronts to the cabinet doors and covering the exposed face frames with a wood or plastic veneer. This is typically done by an experienced craftsman, and is completed within two to four days. The doors are removed and sanded down, while a new door front is made. The new door front is then placed on top of the old one, covering the old finish.
The pros for using this method include a shorter project time and cheaper costs.
When having cabinets refaced, the process could only take two to four days. This makes it easy to transform a room for an upcoming event. It also costs two to three times less money to reface a cabinet versus replacing one.
The cons for refacing cabinets is limited choices in design of the new cabinet. Usually there are only two or three kinds of veneer and wood finishes to choose from, and this can restrict the kinds of colors or designs that you wish to put onto the new cabinets.
Replacing:
This process involves the removal of the old cabinets. After selecting a new cabinet, the old ones are removed and the new ones are installed. While homeowners can do this on their own, we recommend a professional help to make sure that the cabinets fit perfectly into the space.
The pros for using this method include more options in style and color and different options in how the cabinet looks and operates. Say you want your new cabinets to be pull-out ones instead of the traditional door hinges. This is the perfect time to play around with options and see which cabinets would work best for you. Also, when ordering new cabinets there are more style and color options to choose from to make sure that you get the cabinets that are perfect for you.
Cons for replacing your cabinets include the cost and time it takes to replace them. It can be up to three times more expensive to replace cabinets, and can take up more time in the planning, designing, and installation process.
Consider these pros and cons when trying to decide whether refacing or replacing cabinets is right for you!
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