Considering giving your kitchen cabinets a fresh look without the hefty price tag of a complete remodel? Cabinet refacing might be an excellent solution for you. It can offer your kitchen a modern, revitalized appearance at a fraction of the cost of a full renovation. However, it’s crucial to exercise caution when selecting a company for the refacing job. Steer clear from companies that utilize veneers and here’s why:
Understanding Veneers:
Veneers are essentially thin sheets of wood or melamine (a thermofoil type of plastic). These materials are adhered to particle board and then applied to your cabinets.
The Downside of Veneers:
A significant disadvantage of using veneers for cabinet refacing is their lack of durability compared to other materials. Being merely a thin covering on the cabinet surface, they are susceptible to chipping and damage, particularly at the edges and corners. This could lead to an unappealing look and diminishes your kitchen’s overall aesthetics. In contrast, refacing your cabinets with new hardwood doors and drawer faces, as N-Hance® does, assures the durability needed in a kitchen setting. Our refacing process can withstand heavy-duty kitchen traffic and guarantees a quality finish.
Veneers are also prone to chipping and water damage. Moisture can easily seep between the veneer and the cabinet, leading to warping and bubbling. Such issues can be challenging to resolve and can undermine the overall appeal and sturdiness of your cabinets.
Veneers often crack when exposed to varying elements and temperatures, such as hot water or grease. This may cause the veneers to expand at a different rate than the underlying wood. Furthermore, even if the surface appears undamaged, the particle board underneath can be easily damaged because it’s made from leftover, inexpensive materials like wood shavings and glue. Hence, it is porous and susceptible to ripples, cracks, sagging, and more.
Are You Drawn to the Cost of Veneers?
Don’t be! When investing in your home, you want stunning end results. Veneers may seem affordable initially but can end up looking worse than your original cabinets over time. You will receive a superior product if you choose a cabinet refacing company like N-Hance of South Nassau, which uses hardwood and recreates your cabinet doors and drawer fronts from scratch.
As the adage goes, “you get what you pay for,” and this rings true for cabinet refacing. Moreover, you can still make substantial savings compared to a full replacement.
Ready for a Superior Option?
At N-Hance of South Nassau, we use solid hardwood for kitchen cabinet refacing, offering a wide array of styles, colors, and finishing techniques. We cure the coating with our proprietary Lightspeed® Nano system, ensuring a rock-hard surface on your cabinets that won’t crack or peel, regardless of high traffic and heavy usage in your home.
Additionally, N-Hance offers a range of custom accessories and hardware, including soft-close drawer glides, knobs, pulls, glass cabinets, crown molding, wine racks, shelves, and dovetail drawer boxes. With assistance from our team of refacing experts, your cabinets will look brand new and entirely transformed.
Seeking a quality look at a fraction of the cost of a traditional remodel? The cabinet refacing team at N-Hance can deliver. Contact us at 516-545-0202 to schedule a FREE consultation.