When your kitchen cabinets start to look worn down, drab, or outdated, you have a few options. First, you can rip them out and install brand-new cabinets. However, this option comes with a high price tag and requires considerable labour. That’s why Can Do More Painting – Renovation and Design in Calgary recommends re-dooring or refacing your kitchen cabinets instead. They explain the many advantages of re-dooring.
What is cabinet re-dooring or refacing?
Cabinet re-dooring (also called cabinet refacing) involves replacing all visible parts of the cabinets while reusing the existing boxes. This means new doors, drawer fronts, hardware, and hinges. Contractors install a veneer or finish on any exposed panels to complete the look. Essentially, you keep the “bones” or boxes of the cabinets but update their appearance. Cabinet re-dooring/refacing also preserves your kitchen’s original layout. Therefore, this method is best suited for homeowners who like the current layout and are happy for it to stay the same.
What about cabinet refinishing?
Another option is cabinet refinishing in Calgary. While re-dooring and refacing involve installing new doors and drawer fronts, refinishing reworks your existing cabinet doors. Can Do More Painting strips clean and sand the existing finish from the cabinets and repairs any minor damage. Then, they repaint or re-stain with your colour of choice. It’s an (almost) instant makeover! However, the cabinet doors must be in good condition and structurally sound for refinishing to be an option.
The benefits of cabinet re-dooring:
1. Re-dooring is cost-effective
Installing entirely brand-new cabinets is a significant investment. In fact, new cabinet installation is one of the most expensive parts of a kitchen renovation and will take up most of the budget. So, if you’re looking to save money, cabinet re-dooring is an excellent option. With cabinet redooring in Calgary, you can dramatically improve the look of your kitchen without the high cost of replacing the cabinets.
2. You have more money for other upgrades
You can also take those cost savings and apply them to other upgrades. Since you’re no longer breaking the bank by replacing your cabinets, you’ll have more financial flexibility for other parts of your kitchen. You’re already updating your kitchen’s appearance with new cabinet fronts, so why stop there? Consider new countertops, backsplash, finishings, or appliances.
3. Faster and more convenient
If you opt for cabinet refacing in Calgary, you’ll be rewarded with a shorter remodel time and fewer inconveniences. A complete cabinet replacement, on the other hand, is a big job that requires a lot of time. It can take many weeks to complete, causing plenty of disruption along the way. Cabinet refacing requires less than a week.
4. It is eco-friendly
Lastly, re-dooring or refacing your cabinets is better for the planet. Since you’re not replacing the whole cabinets, fewer raw materials are needed, and less refuse goes to landfill. Fewer fossil fuels are also required to manufacture cabinet doors than whole cabinets. That’s how updating your existing cabinets with a new face lowers your environmental impact.
Contact Can Do More Painting – Renovation and Design today to discuss your cabinet options!
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