"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing questions, answered by experts
Routine cleaning with light detergents, avoiding abrasives, and timely addressing chips prolong the new surface appearance.
Not all refaced cabinets will peel, but they may if they have improperly installed veneer. To avoid peeling, hire a professional with a warranty on their work and materials, or make sure you purchase quality materials and follow all manufacturer-recommended installation instructions.
A kitchen remodel can be a major undertaking, depending on how much you change. If you’re changing the kitchen layout, you might be tempted to scrap everything and start fresh, but there are a few different ways to save money throughout the process.
Keep your existing cabinets and reface or repaint them
Consider choosing budget appliances and fixtures
DIY when possible, such as painting walls yourself
Choose prefabricated cabinets instead of custom cabinetry
Choose affordable flooring options where possible
Kitchen remodeling can be as minor as a new coat of paint or as significant as a kitchen expansion to add more space. Some common things to include in a kitchen remodel include:
New appliances
Fresh flooring
New paint on walls or cabinets
Luxury countertops
New or custom cabinets
Lighting fixtures
New cabinet hardware
Changes in electrical or plumbing locations
New sink and faucet
Refacing your kitchen cabinets can be a wise investment if you want to enhance the look of your kitchen or sell your home in a competitive market. Upgrading your kitchen and bathrooms, from simple cabinet remodels to full remodels, usually leads to a faster sale compared to homes with outdated looks. Even if you don’t plan to sell, though, the pride and satisfaction you’ll feel can make this project more than worthwhile.
The Stephen, MN homeowners’ guide to kitchen cabinet refacing services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Discover the cost of resurfacing kitchen cabinets, including average prices, key cost factors, and tips to help you budget and save on your next kitchen update.
Learn how to hire a cabinet refacing pro with confidence. From finding qualified contractors to questions to ask, get the guidance you need for your kitchen update.
We share the pros and cons of refacing kitchen cabinets so you can make the most of your remodeling budget. We also reveal a few alternatives to refacing.
