A: When painting kitchen cabinets, avoid latex paint. There are few products on the market designed specifically for cabinets. It really is best to leave it up to the professionals.
Q. Is it worth it to reface kitchen cabinets?
A: Depends on the kind of refacing. Typical refacing involves applying adhesive to existing cabinets and then covering cabinets with cheap veneer. It’s not durable and hard to repair. N-Hance hybrid refacing, however, replaces doors and drawer fronts and expertly matches all the fronts.
Q. How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets?
A: It depends on your area and kitchen size. Typical cabinet painting can come at a low cost, however, if extensive preparation is not completed, followed by products not made specifically for wood, you could be facing costly results. The average ticket of N-Hance is $5,500.
Q. Is it worth it to refinish kitchen cabinets?
A: Yes! If done properly, refinishing cabinets can bring a high ROI on your home value since it is significantly less money than a full kitchen remodel.
Q. Is it cheaper to refinish or replace cabinets?
A: Refinishing is significantly cheaper than replacing cabinets.
Q. What is the difference between cabinet refacing and refinishing?
A: Refinishing involves changing the finish on wood cabinets. Refacing involves covering cabinets with a veneer or thermofoil material bond by adhesives.
Q. Can I refinish my kitchen cabinets myself?
A: Not easily. Refinishing cabinets involves countless hours of either sanding or harsh chemical, plus curing time. You’re looking at several days, if not weeks of disruption.
Q. What is cabinet refinishing?
A: Cabinet refinishing is stripping off the existing finish of your cabinets and adding a new finish such as stain, paint or other products.