Refacing Kitchen Cabinets Process – Steps to a Beautiful New Kitchen

If you like the way your kitchen performs but are less enamoured of the way it looks, refacing cabinets is the way to breathe new life into the hub of your home.

Unless your kitchen lacks in the functionality department, the biggest reason for a change comes down to aesthetics. Tired-looking kitchens create a bad first impression for guests, and it’s no fun cooking in a kitchen that you can’t bear the sight of.

Redesigning and rebuilding a kitchen from scratch can be costly and take up to around six weeks for completion on average. However, if your kitchen performs well but looks a little past its sell-by, there is another option – one which involves less expenditure and far less inconvenience – refacing your existing cabinet doors.

In this article, we will explore both the process and the various benefits of investing in refacing your kitchen doors instead of replacing them.

The Perfect Process for Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Choose your Dream Kitchen

Once you’ve chosen the materials, style and colour you want to transform your culinary HQ, we begin by sending one of our expert surveyors to take the exact measurements of the goods required.

We offer hundreds of different combinations of style and materials, ranging from the elegance of natural wood to brightly coloured laminates and sophisticated veneers, allowing you to achieve your dream kitchen without the mess, money and disruption associated with a refit.

The next part of the process is to manufacture the doors and drawer fronts to your exact specifications at our in-house factory in the West Midlands.

Hiring the Right Kitchen Refacing Team for the Job

Here are a few reassuring facts regarding our Kitchen Restoration team of experts to put your mind at ease when you consider us for our kitchen cabinet refacing services:

We are experienced in working with all types of kitchen materials, from granite to oak wood

Our skilled craftsmen and women have been refacing kitchens for well over 21 years

Our customers love our work, and to prove it, you can read our independent reviews on Trustpilot here.

The Installation Process

Once the team arrives, the first thing they will do is remove all of the doors, drawer fronts and hardware from your existing cabinets. They will then sand down the surfaces to prepare them for the new veneer or laminate.

Next, they will normally apply adhesive to attach the new veneer or laminate to the cabinet surfaces. Once this is done, they will trim the edges and install the new doors, drawer fronts and hardware.

Finally, they will conduct a final walk-through with you to ensure that you are happy with the results.

The Benefits of Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Save Time, Money – and the Environment!

Compared to a full refit, refacing kitchen cabinets involves a fraction of the time, costs less, and is far more eco-friendly. A well-built kitchen should last a lifetime, and if it’s functional and you like the layout, there’s no need to rip it out.

If your cabinetry is put together well, practically any cabinet door in your kitchen can be refaced. As an added bonus, refacing can actually improve the strength of your existing cabinets, giving them a longer lifespan and saving you even more money.

The Perfect Solution for Imperfect Cabinets

Even if your cabinets are starting to show their age, refacing can give them a whole new lease on life. If the structure of your cabinets is still sound but the doors are looking a little worse for wear, we can simply replace the doors and drawer fronts.

This is a great option for custom cabinets if you want to keep the character of your kitchen but give it a more modern look with an extensive range of kitchen accessories

A Wide Range of Styles and Materials to Choose From

We offer over 600 different combinations of style and materials, ranging from the elegance of natural wood to brightly coloured laminates and sophisticated veneers. This allows you to achieve your dream kitchen without the mess, money and disruption associated with a refit.

Cost-Effective and Convenient

As well as being more cost-effective than a full kitchen refit, resurfacing your cabinets with various finishing touches is a far more convenient option. The process can be completed in just a few days, with minimal disruption to your home.

Easy Process

The process of resurfacing your cabinets is actually very straightforward. First, the old doors and drawer fronts are removed. Then, new ones are custom-made to fit your existing cabinets. Finally, the new doors and drawer fronts are installed, and your kitchen looks brand new!

Improved Functionality

As well as giving your kitchen a fresh new look, resurfacing your cabinets can also improve their functionality. By replacing old doors and drawer fronts, you can make sure that they open and close smoothly – something that can’t always be said for older cabinets.

Increased Storage Space

Another great benefit of resurfacing your kitchen cabinets is that it gives you the opportunity to increase your storage space. By replacing old doors with new ones that have additional shelves or drawers, you can make sure that your kitchen is as organised as possible.

A Resurfaced Kitchen Can Last for Years

When done correctly, resurfacing kitchen cabinet doors can actually extend their lifespan by years. This is because the process replaces any worn-out or damaged parts, making them look and function like new again.

Less Wastage

Resurfacing solid wood doors is a much more environmentally friendly option than a full kitchen refit. This is because there is very little wastage involved – most of the existing cabinets can be reused, meaning that only a few new parts need to be made.

Resurfacing Kitchen Cabinets vs Replacing Kitchen Cabinets

So, should you invest in refinishing cabinets or getting entirely new cabinets? The answer depends on a few factors, including the condition of your existing cabinets and your budget.

It is better to resurface your cabinets mainly because it is a more cost-effective option that will give your kitchen an entirely new look.

It is important to note that resurfacing your cabinets does not mean that you have to replace all of the doors and drawer fronts. In most cases, only the doors need to be replaced – the rest of the cabinet can be reused.

It's All in the Details

By keeping more cash in your pocket, you can even opt to upgrade other aspects of your kitchen.

The Kitchen Restoration Company specialises in refacing your kitchen doors, and they can also provide you with various finishing touches that will make your kitchen the showpiece of your home.

Whether you want a new kitchen layout, extra shelving, decorative mouldings, or those little details that elevate an ordinary room into something special, we’ve got the experience and the expertise.

If you are thinking about resurfacing your kitchen cabinets, then contact us today. We would be more than happy to give you a free quote.