Don't Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets! Here Are 4 Reasons To Refinish Them Instead

Thinking about replacing your kitchen cabinets? Are you in the middle of a reno and want everything to look brand new? 

HOLD UP!

Don't replace your cabinets! In most cases, cabinet refinishing can do everything you need at a fraction of the time, hassle, and, best of all, price. Keep reading to learn why you should refinish your cabinets instead of replacing them. 

1) Refinishing Is A Fraction Of The Price To Replace Your Cabinets

Replacing your cabinets can cost well over $10,000, and even more, if you're getting something fancy, custom or if you have a large kitchen.

Refinishing costs are only a fraction of that, with the national average landing around $3100 for a normal-sized kitchen. 

2) Refinishing Your Kitchen Cabinets Takes Longer Than Waiting For Replacements 

Refinishing your cabinets takes approximately a week to do, which seems instantaneous compared to the wait time for ordering brand-new cabinets.

Unless you're getting prefab cabinets that are already assembled, you're likely to wait 3-6 weeks for replacement cabinets to come in. And, if you've chosen something rare or if you're going custom, it could be longer.  

3) Refinishing Can Fix A Lot Of "Damage" 

If you're thinking about replacing your cabinets because they're all scuffed up and dingy, there's good news. The refinishing process can fix many cosmetic damages, making your cabinets look like they're brand new. These include scuff marks, dents, scrapes, and other shallow blemishes. 

Refinishing can save wood cabinets as long as the damage isn't too severe and the wood is still in good condition. Even old wood cabinets that have been around for longer than you have can get new life by refinishing. 

4) You Can Get A Brand-New Look JUST By Refinishing Your Cabinets

Cabinet refinishing provides an entirely new look for your cabinets, whether it's just a refresh of the original wood or a brand-new factory finish with a vibrant color or stain. Plus, changing your cabinets is enough to completely change the way your kitchen looks since they take up a lot of visual space. All you need to do to change the rest of the kitchen is change a few of your decor pieces to match the new color. 

When Replacing May Be The Right Move

As good as refinishing your cabinets can be, sometimes it isn't enough. Here are some situations where replacing your kitchen cabinets is the best move. 

Excessive Fire and Water Damage

Fire damage clearly can't be saved if the wood isn't intact. Water damage can be just as bad as fire damage. It seeps into the wood, causing dry rot, mold, and warping. 

Warped Parts 

Speaking of warping, this is another thing that can't be fixed by refinishing since it goes beyond the surface. Warped shelves and sides always call for replacement. However, in cases where the door is the only thing damaged or warped, you may still be able to save some money by refacing, which means only replacing your cabinet and drawer doors. 

Pressboard And Theromfoil Cabinets 

Unfortunately, pressboard and Thermofoil cabinets are made from materials that cannot withstand refinishing. So, if your pressboard or Thermofoil kitchen cabinets are damaged, you will most likely need to replace them.

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