Cabinet Refacing Ideas
Before you go looking for a kitchen contractor just read through this very informative write-up. My intention here is to discuss some pretty important issues and provide you with something to think about as you make plan to redo your kitchen.
There are some many websites that claim to provide articles that are all about kitchen cabinet refacing but by taking a bit of each will lead you to mess up everything. Let me quickly walk you through the following key points.
What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?
This is when kitchen cabinets that are aged are revamped by adding a new coating such as veneer, thermo-foil or laminate. In most cases you may have to replace only the doors and drawer fronts. 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. So in essence, it is the most efficient, affordable and hassle-free way to boost your kitchen’s look and feel.
Below I review some of the most common coating material used today
Laminate
This is basically a plastic film material but you can also get some made from thin sheet resins e.g. that made from polyethylene. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as strong when it comes to wear and tear. However, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.
Thermo-Foil
If you are looking for something close to wood and new in the market then this should be your best choice. Sometimes referred to as Vinyl or RTF it has a thick vinyl film that is bonded permanently to a warp-resistant engineered wood core.
Wood veneer
This is a thin slice of wood that is cut from a log with a slicing, peeling, or sawing 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. The best thing to do it talk to an expert who can help you with all the available options.
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