Cabinet Refacing Saves Money, Time

September 22, 2008

If you're looking for a low cost alternative to a complete kitchen remodeling, consider how cabinet refacing can change your space. By refacing the cabinet doors and drawers, you can dramatically change your kitchen design in a few short days.

Some homeowners jump into kitchen remodeling too quickly, assuming that to exact change they must tear the space apart and start over. This is not always the case, however. Often there are easier and less costly ways to update a kitchen design.

If your cabinets are in good shape and have sturdy boxes cabinet refacing is a good option. With cabinet refacing, a contractor will show you a range of door styles and materials--from wood to laminate--and then install your choice of material and style. You can change your cabinet fronts from a pale, outdated 1980s finish to a rich, modern maple or cherry wood.

Cabinet refacing can be completed for a fraction of the cost of replacing the cabinets. You'll save by not having to tear out the old cabinets, buy new ones, and pay to have them installed. Many cabinet refacing projects cost from $2,000 to $4,000, while replacing the cabinets can cost over twice that amount. A full kitchen remodeling can run $20,000 or more.

Cabinet refacing also is quick and easy. Instead of living without a kitchen for four to eight weeks, you'll see the transformation in your kitchen design in two to four days, depending on the scope of the project. (Many cabinet refacing companies also install sinks, faucets, countertops and other products).

There are many ways to update your kitchen design, but none comes close to the sweeping change created with cabinet refacing. In just a few short days, you'll see your kitchen design go from drab to exciting. The best part is that the transformation can occur without spending a fortune.