All About Kitchen Refacing
Written by admin on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 in Cabinets.
Before you go looking for kitchen cabinet refacing companies just read through this very informative write-up. I will present some of the most important basics and provide you with something to think about as you make plan to redo your kitchen.
There are some many websites that claim to provide articles that are all about kitchen cabinet refacing but end up mixing the ideas and suggestions made with replacement. Below I share some of the most useful ideas on this subject.
What is Kitchen cabinet refacing?
This is when kitchen cabinets that are aged are revamped by adding a new coating such as veneer, thermo-foil or laminate. Most often this involves only changing the door fronts and drawer from but not the whole cabinets. 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. All in all then, it is the most efficient, affordable and hassle-free way to boost your kitchen’s look and feel.
Types of coating used
The Use Of Laminate
This is basically a plastic film material but you can also get some made from thin sheet resins e.g. that made from polyethylene. One thing about it is that it is cheapbut it is not as strong when it comes to wear and tear. Having said that, it works well in heat oil resistance and can seal heat perfectly.
The Thermofoil Material
If you are looking for something close to wood and new in the market then this should be your best choice. Others call it RTF or Vinyl it comes as quite a thick vinyl film, which is bonded tightly on a warp-resistant engineered wood core.
Understanding 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. The best thing to do it talk to an expert who can help you with all the available options.
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