Review Of Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
I know you are keen on refacing your kitchen but before you start looking for kitchen cabinet refacing companies take a few minutes to read through this brief but very informative article. My intention here is to discuss some pretty important issues and help you make an informed decision about redoing your kitchen cabinets.
As you search through the web you will come across a number of people claiming to be experts on this subject matter but end up mixing the ideas and suggestions made with replacement. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.
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. Ideally the process is easier and faster than a complete kitchen remodel.
In fact is can be as far less as 60% when comparing with the cost of buying new cabinets. Basically, this is probably the most convenient way, coupled with affordability and efficiency, of making your cabinets to look new.
Below I review some of the most common coating material used today
Laminate
Laminate is primarily made of plastic film or thin sheet formed from resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as resistant in wear and tear. However, it can really withstand heating oil and does seal heat really well.
Defining Thermofoil
This is the latest offering in cabinetry. It is basically a new wood-like refacing material. Others call it RTF or Vinyl it has a thick vinyl film that is bonded permanently to a warp-resistant engineered wood core.
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. If you are looking for a nice grain then this is the right material to consider. There are different forms of this type material. Ideally I recommend that you consult an export before making any decision on these.
