ReNewIt pros define the difference between cabinet replacement and cabinet refacing

In updating your kitchen or bathroom, one of your biggest decisions will be whether to replace your cabinets or reface them. Both can transform a home, but there is a big difference between the processes, cost and timeline of each solution. Understanding each option is key to determining the best one to achieve your project goals.

ReNewIt by Kurtis Sales Manager Courtney Wagner can identify the differences to help homeowners make informed decisions about their next remodeling project.

ReNewIt by Kurtis Sales Manager Courtney Wagner knows the difference when it comes time to replace or reface your cabinets.

What Is Cabinet Refacing?

Refacing gives your kitchen or bathroom a new look without tearing everything out.

“Refacing is replacing the doors, hinges, drawer fronts and moldings, and covering the existing cabinet boxes with a new laminate or veneer,” Courtney says. “We can also make modifications, like converting a cabinet into a bank of drawers.”

With refacing, your cabinet layout stays the same, but the exterior is transformed. It’s a faster, cleaner option than replacing, typically takes just a few days and allows you to keep your existing countertops, backsplash and flooring.

What is Involved in Cabinet Replacement?

Cabinet replacement is exactly what it sounds like: removing your old cabinets and installing new ones. That means demo work, potential drywall repairs, plumbing and electrical changes, and new countertops and backsplash.

“If cabinets are being replaced, everything needs to come out of the room,” Courtney says. “It’s a very lengthy process.”

It’s a big remodel that comes with a big time commitment. Courtney says that if you are thinking about a remodel, be sure you can live without your kitchen for weeks.

Is Painting Cabinets an Option?

If your cabinets are in good condition and you like the door style but not the color, painting and refinishing, may be an option. You’ll be able to change the color and update the hardware, but the structure and function of the cabinets stay the same.

A step beyond refinishing is redooring. “If you have wood cabinets with concealed hinges that are in good shape, but don’t love the door style or color, redooring lets you replace the doors and hinges, choose new hardware, and paint the cabinet boxes to match,” Courtney says.

While both options are simpler and cost less than refacing or replacement, they don’t offer the same degree of transformation, especially if you’re looking to improve functionality.

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Refacing offers the Best of Both Worlds

ReNewIt customers opt for refacing. It strikes a balance between cosmetic upgrades and functional improvements without the cost, time or disruption of a full cabinet replacement. While it may cost more than other options like painting or redooring, it delivers far more in terms of customization and lasting impact.

Whether you’re interested in a quick refresh or complete rehaul, the team at ReNewIt is eager to work with you to design a project that matches your vision and budget.

“We are a family-owned and operated company that cares about our customers above all else. Our design team takes great pride in the work they do helping customers get what they want and need at a fraction of the price and headache of a full remodel,” Courtney says.

Different from big box stores, ReNewIt customers get peace of mind in knowing they never have to settle for a lower quality of product and that they can count on working with the company’s trusted partners.

“Big box stores use subcontractors leading to corners being cut and unsatisfactory work,” Courtney says. “The team that we have, from designers to installers, cares about the customers above anything else and has pride in the quality of products we offer as well as the quality of the work performed.”

Whether you’re looking to refresh your cabinets or transform your space, the team at ReNewIt by Kurtis is here to help.