As one of the top cabinet restoration services in Albuquerque and Nob Hill, we get a lot of questions about the differences between cabinet refacing and cabinet refinishing. It’s a really valid question and there are some key differences that are important to understand in order to decide which service meets your goals. That’s exactly why we decided to put together this post with information on those key differences. Check them out below.
Cabinet Refacing
Most of the time when a person looks to update their cabinet, they’re really only focusing on the doors and drawer fronts. That’s where most if not all of the damage occurs after all. So why would they waste time and money replacing the entire cabinet when they could just replace the doors and drawer fronts? And this is where cabinet refacing, also known as cabinet door replacement, comes into play.
Cabinet refacing will give your cabinets a new face. The name makes some sense now huh? Basically, the process will remove the existing door and replace it with a new one, or you can slip a fresh veneer over the existing door. Doing this will allow you to make some more dramatic changes that you might not be able to make using a refinishing process, but those changes come at a massive cost.
The typical cabinet door replacement project in Nob Hill and Albuquerque will cost $10,000-$15,000. That may be lower than the final bill of other cabinet makeover options, but it’s still high when compared to refinishing. A refacing project will probably take more than a week to complete as well because you need to wait for the new doors or veneers to come in. Once they do arrive the actual process shouldn’t take more than 5 days.
Cabinet Refinishing
We will typically recommend this service to most of our customers. This is because cabinet refinishing can be done within their budget and schedule, and it will still deliver the powerful results they want to see. Although refinishing a cabinet won’t allow you to make changes to the shape or profile of your cabinet doors, you can update or restore the color and eliminate all of those pesky scratches and scuffs. Here’s a quick breakdown of our cabinet refinishing process.
First, we consult with you to make sure we know your exact needs. Here is where you can tell us if you would like to change up or restore the original colors. Next, we prepare the area and clean the cabinets to remove any dust or other particles. From there we start applying our special solid stain finish that’s been specially crafted and designed for cabinets. Once we add the right amount of coats we’ll add a protective finish to make sure the new look lasts. We then thoroughly inspect our work one last time and allow you to do the same to ensure your satisfaction. Finally, we leave you with special care instructions and maintenance tips. This system works incredibly well for both updating and restoring your cabinets to give you the look you’ve always dreamed of.
Call in N-Hance for Either Cabinet Refacing or Cabinet Refinishing in Nob Hill and Albuquerque
No matter which option you choose, N-Hance is here to help. We do offer both refacing and refinishing options. Please set up a free in-home or virtual consultation today to continue discussing both options.