Are your cabinets looking a little worn down and shabby? If so, you may want to revamp the look of your kitchen cabinets by resurfacing them. Refacing your kitchen cabinets is a cost effective way to give them a new appearance. Instead of replacing the entire structure, you can simply replace the surface. Refacing your cabinets will offer a new look for your room and greatly improve the durability of your cabinets. You will be adding years of life to your cabinetry.

Generally, a refacing or resurfacing project will be performed by a professional. The entire project involves replacing the cabinet drawer fronts and doors, as well as adding a new veneer to the base cabinet. The cost will depend on type of wood you want. Prices can range from $4000 to over $10,000. The amount of time it takes to complete the project will also vary. Some projects can be finished in as little as 2 days while others can take up to a week. It usually depends on how large of a kitchen you have.

Refacing your cabinets is a wonderful alternative to replacing them; however, you must make sure that your cabinets are still in good condition first. If the structure of your existing cabinets is in poor condition then you will not benefit from resurfacing them because in time they will need to be replaced anyways. Also, keep in mind that your current layout will not be changed when you resurface so if you are looking for a new layout then you may want to redesign and replace your cabinets all together.

The alternative to refacing your cabinets is to refinish them. Refinishing your cabinets involves painting or staining them. Refinishing your cabinets can prove to be the most cost-effective option, and also offer the best return on your investment. Painting your cabinets is the easiest and least expensive way to create a new fresh look. If you happen to be crafty with your hands then you may be able to save yourself even more money by painting your cabinets yourself, either freehand or by using stencils. Once you finish putting a new layer of paint on, all you have to do is add new drawer pulls and knobs. This entire project can be done for as little as $500.

Bottom line, cabinets are one of the main focal points of a kitchen and for that reason it is very important to keep them looking good. If your current cabinets are starting to look worn down, but they are still sturdy and structurally sound then you may be able to give them a face-lift without spending all the money that you would have to on replacements. Rather than plan an expensive, total replacement of cabinets, consider having your cabinets resurfaced at up to half the cost in material and labor.