Nu-Look Kitchens has been refacing kitchen cabinets since 1975. We use top of the line products including solid wood doors and 1/4" solid wood facing. We also carry a variety of styles and most popular colors offered for kitchen remodeling. Most competitors use 1/32" peel-n-stick veneer which doesn't stand the test of time. We built our business with motto "keep our customers happy & business will prosper". DON'T REPLACE - REFACE AND SAVE UP TO 50% vs. NEW CABINETS.
Nu-Look Kitchens has been refacing kitchen cabinets since 1975. We use top of the line products including solid wood doors and 1/4" solid wood facing. We also carry a variety of styles and most popular colors offered for kitchen remodeling. Most competitors use 1/32" peel-n-stick veneer which doesn't stand the test of time. We built our business with motto "keep our customers happy & business will prosper". DON'T REPLACE - REFACE AND SAVE UP TO 50% vs. NEW CABINETS.
Over 12 years experience to complete all of your painting and staining needs inside and out
Over 12 years experience to complete all of your painting and staining needs inside and out
Our business is located Waterloo. We offer wide ranges of affordability/options to our customers. Our billing/payment arrangements consist of what works best for our customer and us.
Our business is located Waterloo. We offer wide ranges of affordability/options to our customers. Our billing/payment arrangements consist of what works best for our customer and us.
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Jim Heskje Painting Specialist Cedar Rapids, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is the area's leading painter serving Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Marion and surrounding areas since 1998. We specialize in interior and exterior commercial and residential painting, epoxy floors, deck staining and more. For your next painting project, contact Jim Heskje Painting Specialist Cedar Rapids!
"Heskje was hired to paint cabinets in our kitchen and laundry room. Prior to job start, the cabinets were in near-perfect condition - we simply wanted a new color as a part of a remodel. Initially, they failed to properly prep and sand the cabinets before painting, causing the paint to flake off immediately. The wrong primer was also used in this attempt. Heskje had the team come back and sand/strip our cabinets with chemical strippers, though we had asked them not to. The stripper damaged the interior of our cabinets and the sanding damaged the profiles of our cabinet doors and drawers. After the second attempt, it was discovered that the wrong paint color had been used (Heskje Painting's fault), causing the need for the cabinets to be stripped and painted yet again. The third attempt at the cabinet painting was performed by another crew. This attempt caused additional damage to the cabinet door and drawers (visible marks/holes, heavy over caulking of joints, blown out detail from over sanding). Additionally, they had drilled holes in every door and drawer to paint them, and did not bother to fill them. Heskje took the doors and drawers back a fourth time and still returned them with significant issues. We had to involve Heskje's insurance company (and had to use a lawyer to get Heskje to even submit a claim), who found them liable for damage, but their "fully insured" status only covers damage to things beyond the cabinets themselves - which included a significant number of items. Multiple attempts have been made to allow Heskje to make this situation right, as they promised they would do, and they have refused or failed to respond. The only thing they have offered is to try painting them again, which I will not allow due to the significant damage already sustained. Multiple painting and cabinet contractors have examined the cabinets and stated the cabinets are beyond repairable. We are now faced with replacing cabinets at our expense."
Jim C on August 2022
Jim Heskje Painting Specialist Cedar Rapids, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is the area's leading painter serving Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Marion and surrounding areas since 1998. We specialize in interior and exterior commercial and residential painting, epoxy floors, deck staining and more. For your next painting project, contact Jim Heskje Painting Specialist Cedar Rapids!
"Heskje was hired to paint cabinets in our kitchen and laundry room. Prior to job start, the cabinets were in near-perfect condition - we simply wanted a new color as a part of a remodel. Initially, they failed to properly prep and sand the cabinets before painting, causing the paint to flake off immediately. The wrong primer was also used in this attempt. Heskje had the team come back and sand/strip our cabinets with chemical strippers, though we had asked them not to. The stripper damaged the interior of our cabinets and the sanding damaged the profiles of our cabinet doors and drawers. After the second attempt, it was discovered that the wrong paint color had been used (Heskje Painting's fault), causing the need for the cabinets to be stripped and painted yet again. The third attempt at the cabinet painting was performed by another crew. This attempt caused additional damage to the cabinet door and drawers (visible marks/holes, heavy over caulking of joints, blown out detail from over sanding). Additionally, they had drilled holes in every door and drawer to paint them, and did not bother to fill them. Heskje took the doors and drawers back a fourth time and still returned them with significant issues. We had to involve Heskje's insurance company (and had to use a lawyer to get Heskje to even submit a claim), who found them liable for damage, but their "fully insured" status only covers damage to things beyond the cabinets themselves - which included a significant number of items. Multiple attempts have been made to allow Heskje to make this situation right, as they promised they would do, and they have refused or failed to respond. The only thing they have offered is to try painting them again, which I will not allow due to the significant damage already sustained. Multiple painting and cabinet contractors have examined the cabinets and stated the cabinets are beyond repairable. We are now faced with replacing cabinets at our expense."
Jim C on August 2022
We are a full service property maintenance company offering a wide range of services under one roof. This unique blend of services allows us to offer the customer substantial discounts in all aspects of their property maintenance needs.
We are a full service property maintenance company offering a wide range of services under one roof. This unique blend of services allows us to offer the customer substantial discounts in all aspects of their property maintenance needs.
The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.
The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.
The cost of cabinet refacing is $7,230 on average. However, it's possible to pay between $1,200 and $16,000 for this project. Factors like the number of cabinets and the refacing materials impact the total cost significantly.
For example, plastic laminate is the most cost-effective cabinet option for refacing, costing $1,000 to $3,000. If you're looking for solid wood cabinets, you can expect to pay more, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 on average for refacing.
The difference between cabinet refinishing vs. cabinet refacing is that the latter involves replacing most of the cabinet components, whereas the former only freshes the exterior look of the cabinetry.
Cabinet refinishing involves the cabinetry being disassembled, cleaned, and sanded, then a new finish, like paint or glaze, is applied. You can refinish the cabinet doors or go further and refinish the cabinet boxes, too.
Cabinet refacing involves replacing the majority of the cabinet materials, including the cabinet, drawer doors, and hardware. In this process, a veneer is applied over the existing cabinet boxes to make them look new.
The cost to refinish cabinets is $3,000 on average. However, this cost can range from $700 to $6,000, depending on the size and location of the cabinets, the refinishing method, and number of cabinets.
Staining your cabinet doors is the most cost-effective option, costing between $4 and $10 per square foot. However, if you choose to glaze them, that price jumps to $10 to $25 per square foot.
While it’s possible to reface or refinish kitchen cabinets yourself, it requires substantial time, money, and sweat equity. In particular, cabinet refacing requires many tools and materials, costing you between $1,645 and $6,570, depending on what you already own. Besides that, this is a project that shows imperfections easily. If carpentry isn't your strong suit, hiring a cabinet professional is best to ensure high-quality results.
To prepare for cabinet refinishing or refacing, it’s important to remove all items from the cabinetry in question. In addition, clear any clutter from the room, whether it's the kitchen, bathroom, or otherwise. Be sure to have additional cabinet materials, such as cabinet hardware, lights, and glass inserts, ready for your cabinet installer to use.
Finally, if you have pets, ensure they are in a safe, separate location away from your cabinet professionals, who will bring materials in and out of your home during the process.