If cabinet refacing or replacing is not an obvious choice, then you need to weigh your options and fit this decision into your overall remodeling scheme.
Replace or Reface? What to Do With Your Cabinets
Whether you decide to replace your cabinets or reface your cabinets depends on two major factors. Those are the condition of your cabinets and your budget.
Condition of Your Cabinet Doors and Frames
If your cabinet doors and frames are in good condition - no cracks or broken wood, then refacing may be all you need. Refacing your cabinet doors is relatively inexpensive whether you do it yourself or hire a professional. Cabinet refacing can drastically change the look or just enhance the look you have. Paint or stain, there are endless options to improve your kitchen through cabinet refacing.
If your cabinet doors have been painted so many times they have worn out the hinges or your cabinet boxes are damaged, then it's time to replace your cabinet doors and frames. Consider the cost of replacing cabinet doors and frames as an investment that will enhance your home's value.
Does Your Cabinet Plan Hinge on Your Budget?
Cabinet refacing is an economical choice. if you have your heart set on replacing the cabinets, you might only have to replace the cabinet doors. The frames, or cabinet boxes, do not take the wear and tear that the cabinet doors have to endure.
If you are ready to re-vamp your whole kitchen and your budget allows for it, then replacing your cabinet doors and frames is probably your best option. Enjoy it! There are so many choices of styles, materials and color.
A really easy way to update your kitchen is by changing the drawer pulls, handles, and hinges. Add some trim and you have a custom kitchen look for a fraction of the cost.
