KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & REFACING IN SAN DIEGO, CA

Is refacing cabinets cheaper than replacing them?

Is refacing cabinets cheaper than replacing them?

Can any type of cabinet material be refinished or refaced?

What are the pros and cons of cabinet refacing and refinishing?

What are the pros and cons of cabinet refacing and refinishing?

What are the pros and cons of cabinet refacing and refinishing? Can any type of cabinet material be refinished or refaced? Is refacing cabinets cheaper than replacing them? ​

KITCHEN CABINET TRANSFORMATION

New Kitchen Cabinets or Kitchen Cabinet Refacing With RTF (Rigid Thermo-Foil) Material

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QUESTION: What are ADVANTAGES for using RTF material for new kitchen cabinets installation or doors and drawer fronts for refacing kitchen cabinets.

ANSWER: There is no ADVANTAGE for using RTF finished cabinets, doors or drawer fronts for cabinet refacing or new cabinets.

They look ok after installation but over the time they start yellowing and discoloring. They can’t be touched up without noticing the difference. They are not perfectly smooth and have some texture. They come in limited spectrum of colors. They come only in satin sheen, no semi-gloss or gloss sheen available. If you replace a door or drawer front under warranty, the new component will have different color, aging and oxidation process changes the color of RTF. They are not cheaper than other kind of cabinets, usually more expensive. The core is either MDF or particle board, easy to brake and impossible to fix it so it is not noticeable. Edges of doors, drawer fronts and frame tend to peel off. Pretty often bubbles occur on flat surface of panels. MDF or particle board easily swell and disintegrate if exposed to wet or very warm condition

Solid wood cabinet doors, drawer fronts and panels are the best choice for any cabinet project, new or refaced kitchen and bathroom. The can be finished with solid color enamel or stained.

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QUESTION: What are ADVANTAGES of traditionally finished kitchen cabinets with primer and enamel?

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ANSWER: There are plenty of advantages of using traditionally finished new cabinets, or doors and drawer fronts for refacing.

If properly done, they surpass in quality and durability any other finishes like RTF or lacquer. They are smooth, washable and lasting finish. They come in unlimited spectrum of colors. They come in all sheens: flat, satin, eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss and high-gloss. They are easily to touch up without noticing the difference. They don’t yellow like RTF or lacquer. However, they get a little bit darker. Even after touching up, a new spot will blend with the old finish. If you use a proper, stain blocking and bonding primer, enamel can be used on almost any kind of material cabinets are made from. If solid wood is used for cabinets, doors, drawer fronts and panels, if right primer and enamel is used for finish coating, you get the best product available. Finish is smooth, washable, durable, lasting and easy to touch up.

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Traditional finishes with primers and enamels surpass all other finishes as: lacquers, conversion varnishes or tinted polyurethanes.

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QUESTION: What are ADVANTAGES for using lacquer finishes for new kitchen cabinets, or doors and drawer fronts for refacing kitchen cabinets.

ANSWER: Not too many.

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