Is it possible to reface cabinets on your own?
Yes, if you have the necessary veneering tools, like smoothing blades and utility knives, and a lot of patience.
Why not consider a kitchen cabinet refacing professional in Cape Coral to brighten up your aging kitchen with fewer headaches.
Sunrise Remodeling has over 30 years of experience as the leading remodeling company in Lee County and Southwest Florida.
Our specialties are bathrooms and kitchens, cabinet refacing, and custom Travertine countertops and floors.
We can help you transform those old kitchen cabinets without breaking the bank.
Installing completely new cabinets can consume a large chunk of your total kitchen remodeling budget.
It’s possible to get all of the features and styles you want, however, by simply refacing the old ones, and it’s far more economical. Refacing is a particularly good option when you’re happy with the layout of your kitchen and have no plans to knock down walls and move everything around.
Advantages of Refacing Cabinets
- A typical kitchen remodel can take weeks or months to complete, but we can often reface your cabinets in less than a week.
- When installing brand new cabinets, everything will have to be torn out. That means you’ll also have to replace countertops, floors, appliances, etc.
- Less plumbing and electrical work is required.
- Continue to use your kitchen while the refacing work is underway.
- You won’t be able to tell the difference between new and refaced cabinets.
- Refacing is the “green” solution. Instead of sending good wood to the landfill and cutting down more trees for new cabinets, refacing helps the environment. It also keeps any toxins from your old cabinets, such as formaldehyde, from polluting landfills and leaching into groundwater.
- Refacing the cabinets in a 10-by-12-foot kitchen can cost between $3,000 for laminates and $15,000 for high-quality wood veneers and new hardware, compared to $6,000 to $30,000 for complete replacement.
Refacing Option
You may be pleasantly surprised at how many choices there are for your kitchen facelift. Veneers come in a vast assortment of colors, textures, grains and patterns, and there are several affordable options:
- RTF (rigid thermofoil) laminated doors imitate the look of wood panel doors, require no painting and have a modern, clean look. They’re made from fiberboard panels that have patterns cut into the surface with computer-controlled routers. This panel is then vacuum sealed with special laminate foil to create a hard, durable surface. They are an affordable alternative to wood or other laminates.
- Plastic laminate cabinet doors come in hundreds of colors and patterns, are durable and moisture-resistant, and are reasonably priced. They are strong enough to resist breakage and wear and tear in the kitchen. You can mix and match laminates for doors and drawers to create unique designs.
- Real wood veneers include many standard species, such as oak, cherry, and maple, and you also can choose from an array of stain colors. Wood veneers are the most expensive option and should be done by a professional craftsman for the best results.
Sunrise Remodeling proudly serves customers in Bonita Springs, Naples Park, San Carlos Park, Cape Coral, Naples, Fort Myers and surrounding communities. Before you make any decisions about your kitchen remodeling project, visit our new showroom at 11220 Metro Parkway, Suite #2 in Fort Myers for inspiration.
Call us at (239) 246-9315 for a Free Consultation on Cape Coral kitchen cabinet refacing.
We have a reputation for honesty and trust, and look forward to providing you with a budget-friendly alternative to a complete cabinet replacement.
