All About Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

There are many websites that claim to provide articles dealing with kitchen cabinet refinishing but end up mixing up the ideas and suggestions made with replacement. Let me quickly guide you through the following key points.

What is kitchen cabinet lining?

This is a process by which old cabinets are redone with a new coating such as laminate, heat foil, or veneer. In most cases, you may need to replace just the doors and drawer fronts. Ideally, the process is easier and faster than a complete kitchen remodel.

In fact, it can be much less than 60% when compared to the cost of buying new cabinets. So, in essence, it’s the most efficient, affordable, and hassle-free way to upgrade the look of your kitchen.

Coating Types Used

wood veneer

This is a thin slice of wood that is cut from a log using a splitting, peeling, or sawing machine. This is used to give the cabinets a fine wood grain. Keep in mind that this material comes in a variety of species. This means that you will have to consult with an expert to help you find the best for your kitchen.

laminate

Laminate is mainly made of plastic film or thin sheet formed by resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. Although cheaper it is, however, strong wear resistant. Also, it works well on oil heat resistance and can perfectly seal heat.

thermal foil

It is considered to be a revolutionary new wood-like material for cabinets. Sometimes referred to as vinyl or RTF, it has a thick vinyl film permanently bonded to a warp-resistant engineered wood core.

how to face again

Facing involved removing your current paint or varnish, sanding down to bare wood, or to the color you want. The truth is, this can be a long process, taking days, and can be dangerous, especially if the paint on the cabinet has lead.

Once you’ve finished stripping and sanding, you’ll need to repaint. There are several options to do this.