If you’re seeking to enhance the appearance of your kitchen cabinets without the expense of a complete remodel, cabinet refacing presents an excellent solution. Cabinet refacing can provide your kitchen with a revitalized, modern look while costing significantly less than a full remodel. However, it’s crucial to exercise caution when selecting a company to handle the refacing work. Avoid companies that employ the use of veneers due to the following reasons:
Understanding Veneers:
First and foremost, it’s important to comprehend what veneers are. Veneers consist of thin sheets of wood or melamine, a plastic material commonly referred to as thermofoil. In essence, these materials are attached to particle board and subsequently applied to your cabinets.
Veneers for cabinet refacing have certain limitations that should be considered. One drawback is their relative lack of durability compared to other materials. Being a thin covering applied to the cabinet surface, they are susceptible to chipping and damage, particularly along edges and corners. This can compromise the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen. N-Hance® offers a superior alternative by refacing cabinets with new, hardwood doors and drawer faces, ensuring both durability and an attractive finish.
Another concern with using veneers is their vulnerability to both chipping and water damage. Since the veneers are attached to the cabinet surface, moisture can easily penetrate between the veneer and the cabinet, resulting in warping and the formation of bubbles. These issues can be challenging to rectify and can compromise both the appearance and long-term durability of your cabinets.
Furthermore, veneers are prone to cracking when exposed to various elements and temperatures, including hot water and grease. This differential expansion can cause the veneers to behave differently than the underlying wood.
It’s worth noting that even if surface damage is not apparent, the particle board used for the cabinets’ core can easily suffer from damage. This is due to particle board being made from inexpensive leftover materials, such as wood shavings, and then bonded together. Consequently, they possess pores and are susceptible to issues like ripples, cracks, and sagging. Even if your cabinet veneers are attached to plywood, they can still be vulnerable to moisture-related damage. While plywood may outlast particle board, hardwood remains the superior choice, providing longevity for decades.
Considering the cost of veneers? Don’t worry! When making an investment in your home, achieving beautiful end results is important. Over time, veneers may deteriorate, especially in busy households or kitchens with high foot traffic. While they may appear inexpensive at first, they can end up looking worse than your original cabinets.
Alternatively, choosing a cabinet refacing company like N-Hance that relies on hardwood and creates cabinet doors and drawer fronts from scratch will provide you with a superior product. As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for,” and this rings true for cabinet refacing. Additionally, significant savings can still be achieved compared to a full replacement.
Are you ready for a better choice? At N-Hance, we utilize solid hardwood to reface kitchen cabinets, offering a wide variety of styles, colors, and finishing techniques to choose from. Not only that, but our proprietary Lightspeed® Nano system cures the coating, ensuring the surface of your cabinets is rock-hard. This guarantees they do not crack or peel, even with high traffic and frequent use in your home.
Furthermore, N-Hance offers a selection of custom accessories and hardware, including soft-close drawer glides, knobs, pulls, glass cabinets, crown molding, wine racks, shelves, and dovetail drawer boxes. With the assistance of our team of refacing experts, your cabinets will have a brand new and entirely different appearance.
Looking for a high-quality look at a fraction of the cost of a traditional remodel? The cabinet refacing team at N-Hance can deliver. Contact N-Hance of Ames at 515-203-9420 to arrange a free consultation.