{"id":22,"date":"2017-02-21T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-21T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/haynesbrosfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/2017\/02\/21\/kitchen-cabinets-replace-or-refinish\/"},"modified":"2017-09-21T10:58:25","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T10:58:25","slug":"kitchen-cabinets-replace-or-refinish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/21\/kitchen-cabinets-replace-or-refinish\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Cabinets… Replace or Refinish?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remodeling the kitchen is a big job, and an expensive one. Whether you are transforming the entire look of the kitchen or just adding some much-needed updates, you will spend a lot of time and money on the transformation. Chances are the kitchen cabinets will account for much of the cost, and for good reason. Functional cabinets are central to the look, feel and functionality of your kitchen, making your cooking time easier and more successful.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You have several options when transforming the look and functionality of your kitchen cabinets, and it is important to consider each one carefully. You can choose to reface your existing cabinets or replace them with brand new ones. Making the right decision means considering several factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Should You Reface Your Existing Cabinets?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Re-facing your existing cabinets has several important advantages over a total replacement. Perhaps the most important benefit is the cost, which is typically far less than a full cabinet replacement. If your budget is tight, and your cabinets are still functionally sound, re-facing them makes more sense.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Re-facing can also save you a lot of time and hassle. Instead of losing complete or partial access to your kitchen for weeks while the old cabinets are ripped out and new ones are installed, you can reface your existing hardware and keep using your kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Three Ways to Reface<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are three primary ways to reface your existing kitchen cabinets. You can refinish or paint the existing cabinet fronts, giving your tired old cabinets a new look and a new lease on life. You can install new wood over the fronts of your cabinets, updating the look and theme of your kitchen without the hassle of repainting. You can also install new fronts on your existing cabinets, transforming the look of your kitchen with a new elegance. Replacing the fronts of your structurally sound cabinets can save you a lot of money and still give you the bold new look you crave.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No matter which re-facing option you choose, adding new hardware and replacing old worn paint can give you the stunning good looks of a complete remodel without the high cost or hassle. Once the new cabinet re-facing is complete, you can top it all off with some finishing touches, such as refreshing the interior of the cabinets and giving them the bold fresh look they deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is Time to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Re-facing can be a good choice, but it is not always the right option. If your kitchen cabinets have seen better days, it may be time to replace them with something new. New kitchen cabinets are typically of higher quality than the ones they replace, letting you take advantage of updated technology and superior building processes. Replacing your existing kitchen cabinets may be more expensive than re-facing, but new cabinets should also last longer, providing a better value in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Replacing your existing cabinets is a particularly smart idea if your existing cabinets are of low quality. Many starter homes come with less than stellar cabinets, so upgrading them may be your only option. Replacement is also advised if the interior of the existing cabinets are damaged. Refinishing cabinet interiors can be expensive and complicated, and nearly as costly as replacing the cabinets entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The decision to reface or replace is not always an easy one, so you will need to consider all the factors and make the choice that is best for you and your family at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Remodeling the kitchen is a big job, and an expensive one. Whether you are transforming the entire look of the kitchen or just adding some much-needed updates, you will spend a lot of time and money on the transformation. Chances are the kitchen cabinets will account for much of the cost, and for good reason.…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-22","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39,"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22\/revisions\/39"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haynesbrosfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}