Before you start searching kitchen and cabinets companies 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 by taking a bit of each will lead you to mess up everything. Let me quickly walk you through the following key points.
What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?
This is a process whereby old cabinets are redone with a new coating like laminate, thermo-foil or veneer. In most occasion you may just have to replace the drawer fronts and doors only. Compared to kitchen remodeling, this is much faster to complete.
When compared to buying new cabinets, refacing is way cheaper. All in all then, it is the most efficient, affordable and hassle-free way to boost your kitchen’s look and feel.
Below I review some of the most common coating material used today
Using Laminate
This coating material is made up of some thin sheet made from resins. This includes those that are made of polypropylene and you can also get some made from plastic film. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as resistant in wear and tear. Having said that, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.
The Thermofoil Material
If you are looking for something close to wood and new in the market then this should be your best choice. It has many names e.g. RTF or Vinyl and its thick vinyl film is bonded enduringly to a wood core that is warp-resistant.
Wood veneer
This is a thin slice of wood that is cut from a log with a slicing, peeling, or sawing machine. This is best for giving the wood a nice grain. There are different forms of this type material. The best thing to do it talk to an expert who can help you with all the available options.