Cabinet Refacing vs. Refinishing: Which is Better for the Kitchen at Your Rio Rancho, NM, Home?

Modern kitchen with white countertops and black cabinets If the kitchen at your home is looking tired, upgrading the cabinets is a great place to start when it comes to giving the space the dose of caffeine it needs. Thanks to new kitchen renovation solutions, a cabinet replacement is no longer the only option for updating this integral component of your kitchen. Two of the most popular alternatives to a replacement are cabinet refacing and refinishing, but which is the better option for your Rio Rancho, New Mexico, home? Total Kitchen Makeover can help you decide.

Cabinet Refinishing

Cabinet refinishing is commonly considered a good way to update kitchen cabinets that are outdated or unsightly, as it involves sanding or stripping the existing cabinet finish to change the exterior color. However, cabinet refinishing isn’t an option for cabinets made from laminate or thermofoil since these materials can’t be sanded or stripped. It also leads to less reliable results, as all cabinet components remain the same and only the outer appearance is enhanced.

Cabinet Refacing

For longer-lasting, better-quality results, choose cabinet refacing over cabinet refinishing. This innovative yet affordable alternative to a cabinet replacement involves:

The removal of all external cabinet elements, including the doors, drawer fronts, drawer boxes, and hardware
A durable veneer coating being applied to the existing cabinet boxes
Brand-new, completely custom external components being installed in your choice of color, pattern, and texture
The installation of all-new hardware and soft-close hinges

What’s more, an average cabinet refacing project can take just three to five days to complete, and you won’t have to give up the use of your kitchen while the project is underway.

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When it comes to cabinet refacing vs. refinishing, it’s clear to see that cabinet refacing comes out on top. If it sounds like the right renovation solution for your Rio Rancho, NM, home, get in touch with the cabinet refacing experts at Total Kitchen Makeover today.

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