To Reface or to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets

"Should I replace or just reface my kitchen cabinets?" If this question is keeping you from starting your kitchen cabinet make over, then, now is the time for you to make a decision.

The following are the factors to consider when choosing between refacing and replacing your kitchen cabinet.

When to reface kitchen cabinets?

• If you want a fresher look to your kitchen cabinets.
• If you do not want to remove the original construction materials that cost too much in the market today.
• If you want to save thousands of dollars but still making your kitchen look as desirable as you want it to be.
• If replacing would not add value to your home.
• If you are planning to sell your home and the kitchen cabinet is pulling down the value of your home.

What are the drawbacks of refacing kitchen cabinets?

• If you have future plans to improve your kitchen work space, then refacing kitchen cabinets now could be more expensive.
• You cannot do changes in your kitchen cabinets to install extra room for specialty items.
• The interior cabinet remains the same, so does the maintenance.
• You still have to deal with same old workspace as well as storage problems.

What are the advantages of refacing kitchen cabinets?

• It is generally cheaper.
• It is more appealing to potential home buyers.
• It redefines the look of your kitchen.
• It is fresh, clean, and up to date.

When to replace kitchen cabinets?

• If you want to improve kitchen traffic.
• If you want to add storage rooms.
• If you want to extend countertop work space.
• If the cabinets and drawers are not working anymore.
• If you need to install new appliance.
• If the wood (if it is constructed with wood) is falling apart.
• If termites have already made your kitchen cabinets their permanent residence.
• If other pests have made its move in your kitchen cabinets.
• If you are planning to live indefinitely to your present home.
• If you have the money to fund the kitchen cabinet replacement.

What are the drawbacks of replacing kitchen cabinets?

• You might be throwing away expensive wood.
• The cost is 20 to 40 percent higher than just refacing your kitchen cabinet depending on the changes you need to make.

What are the advantages of replacing kitchen cabinets?

• Modern kitchen cabinet materials are lightweight and easy to maintain.
• Modern kitchen cabinet materials are stronger and more durable.
• There are many up to date designs to choose from several kitchen cabinet brands.
• New kitchen cabinet could last for several years.
• The kitchen layout would improve according to your modern needs.
• You can add specialty cabinets and extra shelves.

Making the decision

Carefully assess you need. Is it urgent to add some extra space? Do you really need to change your kitchen cabinets? Are your kitchen cabinets falling apart? It is worth the investment? These questions should be on your mind when deciding to either reface or replace your kitchen cabinet. One important thing: the cost should not be the primary consideration in making a decision; it is the value you get from every penny you spend.