Replace my cabinets or repair them?

We get asked this question all the time… This usually depends on a variety of circumstances. We assume that if you are reading this article, you are trying to decide which route to take for your kitchen. We’ll break down some of the pros of each for you, in the end only you can decide which direction you want to go.

Advantages of resurfacing your cabinets
1. cost– When a company comes in to remodel your kitchen cabinets, they remove the drawer fronts and doors. They install a plywood or plastic veneer on the front frame of the cabinets and the side panels. They replace drawer fronts and doors, while also replacing old hardware like door handles and knobs. All of this can be done without removing walls, countertops and replacing the cabinet box. Permissions are usually not needed for this.

Cost can range from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on size and materials.

two. Weather – In general, this process takes much less time than a complete kitchen replacement. Most of them take less than a week.

3. Cleansed – Since it requires a lot of demonstration, this should keep dust and debris to a minimum.

Advantages of replacing your cabinets
1. Design pattern – You have the option to move things and redesign your kitchen space. You don’t have to keep your kitchen poorly designed. Now it can be customized to meet the needs of you and your family. This is a big reason why most people choose to do a replacement instead of capping.

two. Selections – When you replace all the cabinets, you can now see the quality of the new cabinets that will be installed in your home. We use a very high quality custom cabinet from a local company. They have different levels of cabinets to suit a wide range of customer needs. Box cabinets are also a good way to go, if you decide to replace them.

3. Options – Overall, you can start fresh in every way, new design, all new cabinets, new drawers, pull-outs, maybe take out a wall. You’re not so limited in what you can do when you replace your cabinets.

Take a look at your current layout, current quality of cabinets, current countertops, appliances, sink, faucet, and backsplash. What is your overall goal when you are done? Most people decide that if they’re redoing more than just the cabinets, then the cost difference starts to not matter that much. There are many factors involved in this decision, so we recommend talking to one or two resurfacing or replacement contractors to get a better idea of ​​what is the right decision for you.

Hopefully this will help you choose a direction for your kitchen remodel.