description DIY Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Overview
DIY kitchen cabinet refacing involves replacing doors and drawer fronts while retaining the existing cabinet boxes, offering a cost-effective alternative to full replacement with careful measurements and skilled execution.
help DIY Kitchen Cabinet Refacing FAQ
What parts of the cabinets are replaced during refacing?
Refacing keeps the cabinet boxes but replaces the doors and drawer fronts. The visible face frames and exposed box sides are then covered with matching veneer, laminate, or thin finished panels.
Can frameless kitchen cabinets be refaced?
Yes, but frameless cabinets leave less face-frame surface for applying veneer. European-style concealed hinges must also be positioned accurately, often using a 35 mm cup-hole jig.
Should cabinet doors be ordered before applying the veneer?
Measure every opening and confirm the intended overlay before ordering doors, because two openings that look identical may differ by several millimeters. Many refacing projects use new doors with concealed hinges, so the hinge overlay must match the cabinet construction.
When is refacing a bad choice compared with replacing the cabinets?
Refacing is unsuitable when boxes have water damage, swollen particleboard, loose joints, or a layout that no longer works. It changes the visible finish, but it cannot correct a sagging cabinet floor or relocate a sink base.
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