Before you start searching kitchen and cabinets companies here is an article that should be worth your while. My intention here is to discuss some pretty important issues and assist you in your decision on the style and general progress of refacing your cabints in the kitchen.

As you search through the web you will come across a number of people claiming to be experts on this subject matter but by taking a bit of each will lead you to mess up everything. Allow me to briefly share some thoughts on this subject matter.

kitchen Cabinet Refacing Defined

This is when kitchen cabinets that are aged are revamped by adding a new coating such as veneer, thermo-foil or laminate. In most occasion you may just have to replace the drawer fronts and doors only.  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. Basically, this is an affordable, hassle free and generally efficient way to spruce up the look of your kitchen.

Types of coating used  

Using Laminate

Laminate is primarily made of plastic film or thin sheet formed from resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. This is arguably the cheapest material to usebut it is not as strong when it comes to wear and tear. However, it can really withstand heating oil and does seal heat really well.

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 it has a thick vinyl film that is bonded permanently to a warp-resistant engineered wood core.

Wood veneer

This is material made from wood. It is quite thin as it is cut from a log with a peeling, sawing or slicing machine. This is used to give the cabinets a fine wood grain. Take note that this material comes in a variety of species. Ideally I recommend that you consult an export before making any decision on these.