How is this different from refinishing?
Refinishing keeps and re-coats your existing doors; refacing removes them and installs new doors and fronts while veneering the exposed boxes.
process guide
The Cabinet Refacing Process
The short answer
Refacing follows a defined sequence: confirm the boxes are sound, remove the old doors and fronts, prepare the exposed box surfaces, apply matching veneer, install the new doors and drawer fronts, then fit hardware and adjust.
Boxes first
Refacing only makes sense when the cabinet boxes are sound. The assessment confirms this before any components are ordered.
Veneer and new fronts
Exposed box faces receive matching veneer or skin, and new doors and drawer fronts are installed so the exterior reads as a coordinated set.
Fit and alignment
New hinges and hardware are installed and every door and drawer is adjusted for consistent reveals and smooth operation.
Common questions
Do the boxes get touched?
The boxes stay in place; their exposed faces are prepared and veneered so they match the new doors and drawer fronts.
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Document your cabinet scope and goals for a project-specific cabinet refacing estimate.
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