Refacing Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Refacing your kitchen cabinets can look just as good as buying completely new ones.

Refacing your kitchen cabinet doors is a good way to update the look and feel of your cabinets while maintaining your existing cabinet structure. During the refacing process, a cabinet specialist will remove your existing doors and replace them and reveneer the existing cabinet framework with either plastic laminates, rigid thermofoils (RTF) or wood veneer that matches the new doors. Refacing is a great way to change the look of your kitchen in a few days or less and at a price that is usually much less than the cost of installing an entirely new set of cabinets. But remember, if you're looking to completely renovate your kitchen, or if your current cabinet framework is significantly damaged, it may be more cost effective for you to replace your cabinets. Or if you wish to change only the finish of your cabinets, refinishing might make better sense for you. Whatever option you decide to pursue, make sure your installation specialist is licensed and reputable. Refacing can cost anywhere from around $3,500 to $10,000, depending on factors such as the condition of the doors, style and size.