What this covers
Refacing keeps the cabinet boxes and layout and replaces everything you see: the faces and exposed sides are covered with wood veneer or laminate, and new doors, drawer fronts, hinges and hardware are installed. It works when the boxes are sound and the layout is right. It is faster and less disruptive than replacement because the counters and plumbing stay in place.
When to call
- Sound cabinet boxes with dated doors or a worn finish.
- A layout you are happy with.
- A kitchen refresh without removing the countertop.
What to expect
- Check the boxesBoxes are inspected for water damage and loose joints; weak boxes are repaired or ruled out.
- VeneerFaces and exposed sides are covered with veneer or laminate and trimmed.
- Doors and frontsNew doors and drawer fronts are hung on new hinges and slides.
- Hardware and adjustHandles are installed and every door and drawer aligned.
Get a certified company
Look up a certified company by ZIP code. Every company's license, insurance and trades are verified before it is listed, and placement is never paid.
Questions people ask
Refacing or painting?
Painting keeps the existing doors; refacing replaces them. Refacing changes the door style and material; painting changes only the color.
Can water-damaged cabinets be refaced?
Boxes that swelled or delaminated cannot. The company checks each box and tells you which are candidates.
Can the layout change?
Not with refacing alone. Small additions such as a new cabinet or a trash pull-out can often be matched.
Related: Cabinet refinishing · Cabinet painting · Cabinet hardware installation · All cabinets and countertops
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