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Before you start searching refacing kitchen cabinets here is an article that should be worth your while. I will present some of the most important basics and help you make an informed decision about redoing your kitchen cabinets.

You will come hundreds of pages online that claim to offer the best advise and information on kitchen cabinetrefacing but mixing all that different advise can lead to a disastrous output. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.

kitchen Cabinet Refacing Defined

This is a way of making old kitchen cabinets to look new by adding a new coating such as laminate, veneer or thermofoil. 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, this is an affordable, hassle free and generally efficient way to spruce up the look of your kitchen.

Let us briefly look at some of the different coating that is used  

Laminate

Laminate is primarily made of plastic film or thin sheet formed from resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. Although it is cheaperbut it is not as strong when it comes to wear and tear. Having said that, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.

Defining Thermofoil

This is the latest offering in cabinetry. It is basically a new wood-like refacing material.  It has many names e.g. RTF or Vinyl and it comes as quite a thick vinyl film, which is bonded tightly on 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. This is used to give the cabinets a fine wood grain. Take note that this material comes in a variety of species. This means you will need to consult with an expert to help you find the best for you kitchen.

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