You won't even have to strip down the old finish from your cabinet doors unless you are looking to make a drastic color change. Cabinet refinishing is an excellent way to give your kitchen cabinetry an update without having to tear out and completely replace everything. First, you need to check the quality of the cabinets themselves to determine whether it is good enough to refinish.
Look at the cabinet's joints to see if it is strong and still in good working condition. Look for excessive wear and tear by checking all the visible areas of the kitchen cabinets. Makes sure you do not need to replace any missing parts or conduct repairs as that is another task altogether.
If you neglect any issues and move straight to refinishing hoping to just cover issues, be warned they will show back up with a vengeance. A majority of cabinets are typically made using high-quality materials meaning they are definitely worth going ahead and refinishing. Also, keep in mind that even though a cabinet is painted this does not mean the hardwood underneath is in good shape.
Next, you will check for any unpainted cabinet surfaces to better determine the kind of wood underneath. You may also strip some paint from a specified area to expose the wood underneath the paint for assessment. You can also call a professional specializing in Cabinet repair for a consultation of the same before proceeding. A high quality cabinet refinishing job truly relies on the prep work done on the cabinet boxes and the doors.
Install any knobs or pulls, and make any necessary adjustments to get them all straight. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
Tips for Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets. By Nick Slavik. Pinterest Email Pocket Flipboard. Courtesy Nick Slavik While it may be tempting to rush through—or even skip—the preparation process, if you truly want your finish to look good and last a long time, prep is the most important step.
Protective Measures Courtesy Nick Slavik Start by laying down floor protection, and then cover countertops so they can double as a work surface. Degrease Courtesy Nick Slavik On to the cleaning process. Prime Time! Courtesy Nick Slavik Choosing the correct primer is so important. Application Courtesy Nick Slavik Priming is fairly straightforward: apply as uniformly as possible, and be super thorough. De-Prep Almost There! Courtesy Nick Slavik Once everything has dried to the point where you can handle it, start by removing the tape and plastic from the cabinets.
To learn more, visit KILZ. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email required. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy. After they have removed all of the old cabinet doors, installers then sand the face frames. It takes a two-person crew about two days to complete a refacing job in an average-size kitchen. The cost to refinish cabinets depends on the size of your kitchen, the materials you choose, and how many options you elect to include.
As with any remodeling project, your best bet is to get a number of different quotes. The bottom line is that it comes down to personal taste. Whatever you pay, it's bound to be significantly less than the cost of a new kitchen. Companies like Alure, Kitchen Tune-Up and Kitchen Solvers, which offer both refacing and full-remodeling services, maintain a complete remodel runs on average twice as much as a high-end refacing job.
Kitchen Solvers' Baldner cautions customers who have been told at home centers and other retailers that they can have new cabinets installed for about the same price to calculate carefully. Remodelers Inc. Refacers are listed in the yellow pages most often under "Kitchen Cabinets and Equipment-Household. If you can, get a recommendation from friends and visit the company's showroom.
If the company does not have one, it will send a rep to your home with samples of veneers, cabinet hardware, counters and cabinet doors. Make sure you spend as much time discussing the process with the salesperson as the esthetics. Since the industry is composed of both local mom-and-pop refacers and national companies like Sears, U.
Remodelers and Kitchen Tune-Up, it's easy to get several bids. Before you sign a contract, check references and insurance coverage carefully.
Ask lots of questions, and nail down the terms of the warranty for instance, if it's based on full-replacement or prorated cost. Also ask to see past jobs in person. Check out corners, edges and where stiles and rails meet on the face frame. These intersections should be crisp and the grain should run with the length of each member like any wood cabinet.
Check to make sure the inside edges of the face frames have been faced as well. Refacing offers convenience and savings —but only if the work is done well. If your kitchen cabinets were painted before , the paint most likely has lead in it, and refacing contractors are required to take special precautions when working.
They're also required by federal law to provide homeowners with the "Protect Your Family From Lead in the Home" brochure. New adhesives are being developed so refacers don't have to sand, but until they come to market, you should be wary of contractors who aren't knowledgeable about dealing with lead or are cavalier about it.
The key, says Alure General Manager Sal Ferro, is to keep surfaces moist to keep the dust down, seal the kitchen with plastic and have workers wear respirators. Alure also cleans up with HEPA vacuums, which don't exhaust lead dust. Sears and U. MDF or composite board. It's glued to the old surface and the refacing is put on top of that, according to Gary DiBartolo, national business manager for Sears Home Improvement Services.
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