Q: Can my existing cabinets be refaced?
A: It is best to have a refacing professional come in and do a home inspection of your cabinets. If they qualify you can save a considerable amount of money and time over a new kitchen.
Q: What is the cost of a new kitchen?
A: In a recent survey, it showed that the average cost for a new kitchen was around 15% of the value of the home. National associations recommend if you are considering a new kitchen , spend no more than 10% of the value of the home to obtain the maximum return on investment when selling your home.
Q: What is the cost of cabinet refacing?
A: Depending on any extras you might want to add, such as special countertops and extra cabinet, you can expect to save as much as 50% over a new kitchen.
Q: How long does it take to install a new kitchen?
A: Depending on the amount of new construction, the cabinets you select and the factory delivery dates, the average start to finish with a professional designer is four to six months. Compare this to the average of three to five days for cabinet refacing.
Q: How can refacing take only 3 to 5 days?
A: The basic cabinet box and layout is already in place. When the custom sized doors and drawer fronts along with the cabinet surfacing material arrives, all that required is to resurface your existing cabinets and install the new doors and drawer fronts.
Q: What do I receive when my kitchen is refaced?
A: All new drawer fronts and cabinets doors, custom fitted with self closing hinges and your choice of hardware. All other exposed surfaces are covered with a matching quality brand laminate or wood veneer. There's no need to remove your cabinets from the walls.
Q: Can a dishwasher be installed into my existing cabinets, or new countertops, or additional cabinets be added?
A: Yes, all of the above can be done and more.
Q: Are the doors and drawer fronts durable and east to clean?
A; Indeed they are. You get the equivalent of quality custom cabinets at less cost. All surfaces are easy to maintain, just talk to our staff ask them what would be good to keep your surfaces clean.
Q: Is refacing a good , sound investment?
A: You bet! Over the years, updated baths and kitchens have always rated high in adding value to a home. A recent survey of real estate professionals by Remodeling Magazine shows that a minor kitchen remodeling project may return 120% of its cost when the home is sold. And in the meantime, you'll be enjoying the new warmth and beauty of your kitchen.