Benefits of Cabinet Refacing

Published by: Karen Zabel
Published on: 2010-01-10 15:26:13

Kitchens are one of the primary areas in your Connecticut home where a little investment can offer a big payback. Complete kitchen remodels can cost a significant amount of money, and when funds are limited, the key is to choose the areas where your dollars will have the biggest impact.

One of the most significant features of any kitchen is the kitchen cabinetry. Often employing materials or finishes no longer considered popular, cabinets can instantly date a kitchen, making it look old, worn and uncared for. In fact, if you’re planning on selling your home, cabinets with nicks and dings can imply a certain level of neglect that can have a major effect on your asking price.

Unlike appliances, which can be easily removed and replaced, upgrading cabinets takes more time and effort, often requiring a major overhaul. Fastened deep into studs or anchored into walls, removing existing cabinets is a big job, and one that can end up emptying your bank account.

Fortunately, there is an alternative. Cabinet refacing is a much simpler option that can have your cabinets looking fresh and new at a fraction of the cost of replacing your old cabinets.

The craft of cabinet refacing has been around for a long time, and has come a long way since it was first introduced as a cost-effective option for cabinet replacement. In the early days of cabinet refacing homeowners were faced with limited styles and finishes that often made refacing an unlikely option. But today’s cabinet refacing techniques truly are an attractive and inexpensive solution to old, worn-looking cabinets. New doors, panels and drawer fronts can be easily installed, and a professional installer can have your kitchen looking new in no time.

Refacing materials have changed, too. Today, materials and workmanship rival those of high-end cabinetry makers. And while refacing used to mean you could choose from only a few select styles, all that has changed. Thanks to today’s wide range of styles and designs, your choices are virtually limitless. Solid woods and wood veneers, as well as laminate materials, are available to create a truly custom, one-of-a-kind look usually only seen in high-end, designer showcase kitchens.

With cabinet refacing, you can create a warm and cozy focal point with the rich tones of real wood, or brighten up a dark kitchen with cheery white cabinets. From country French to sleek modern styles, cabinet refacing can change the entire character of your kitchen practically overnight.

In addition to raised and inset panels, refacing options include glass-front doors, with both clear and frosted glass, so you can create one of the most popular styles in today’s kitchens right in your own home.

In fact, cabinet refacing is a smart, economical choice for anyone craving a designer look at a budget price. In addition to refacing options, your installer may also offer additional pieces, like moldings and other design features, in the same design and finishes as your new door and drawer fronts.

With an average payback of 98.5 percent nationally, kitchen remodeling makes good sense, both from economical and aesthetic points of view. Cabinet refacing means even the most expensive-looking kitchen treatments are within reach of any homeowner.

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