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Refinishing or Replacing Your Kitchen Cabinets: What's Best?
by AJ Fanter
Home Improvement Ideas Columnist
Tired of looking at your outdated kitchen cabinets and doors? If you think your only option is to go through the expense of tearing down your existing kitchen cabinets and doors then it may surprise you to learn that by simply refinishing your kitchen cabinets you can achieve the fresh new look you're craving.
In addition, by choosing the option of refinishing your existing kitchen cabinets, rather than installing new kitchen cabinets and doors, you can save a substantial amount of money without sacrificing quality of workmanship.
New Kitchen Cabinets and Doors vs. Refinishing: The Savings
The number one reason to reface your existing kitchen cabinets and doors rather than replace them, is the savings you will realize. Why? When you purchase new kitchen cabinets and doors, you won't simply be spending money on the cabinets themselves. You will also be spending money on delivery charges as well as the removal and disposal of your old kitchen cabinets and doors.
Refinishing Your Existing Kitchen Cabinets vs. New: The Quality
Another reason to refinish your existing kitchen cabinets is the overall quality of workmanship. Simply put, if your cabinets are older but of good quality, chances are you will need to spend far more on purchasing and installing new kitchen cabinets and doors in order to obtain the same quality of workmanship and materials.
When to Replace Rather than Refinish?
There are times when replacing rather than refinishing kitchen cabinets may make sense. If, for example you do not have adequate storage space or have entirely gutted and completely remodeled your kitchen, just refinishing a kitchen cabinet door or two probably won't work. In these cases, replacement is likely to make more sense in the long run; however, you should expect to pay a premium. After all, cabinet replacement is typically the most expensive part of any kitchen remodel.
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About the Author
AJ Fanter is a freelance writer based in Reno, NV.
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