When working with older cabinets, the mechanisms and faces of cabinets may start to wear down. Looking to improve the look of your cabinets? Refacing or replacing are the two options that homeowners will need to choose from. There are pros and cons to each option and choosing will be made easier when you take into account the state of your home and the cost of refacing and replacing. Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can help you with any cabinet project to make your home more appealing.
Cabinet Refacing
If the majority of your cabinet is in good shape, specifically the cabinet boxes, refacing can be a good option. When doors become scratched, dented, or warped, refacing cabinets can save you a little bit of money while giving your home a refreshed look.
Pros- This is the less expensive option for your cabinets because you are leaving the main structure and total design intact. When you reface your cabinets, it also leaves less material to send to the landfill or for you to clean up. Replacing doors usually just requires a few slabs of wood that are carved and fastened to the cabinet.
Cons- In order to stick with refacing, your cabinet boxes must be in good shape and need to last. Because the process of refacing is simple, the layout of your current cabinets and the sizes will stay exactly the same.
Cabinet Replacing
Choosing cabinet replacement gives you the freedom to redesign the layout of your space and set the clock back on the lifetime of your cabinets. Replacing gives you creative liberty and will increase the value of your bathroom, kitchen, or office.
Pros- This option gives you a new design and can increase the moveable and usable space in your home. You can completely change the way you function in the kitchen, bathroom, or other space because every part of the old cabinets will be removed. If you look to sell your home in the future, redoing cabinets will increase the resale value.
Cons- Because you are starting from scratch, it will cost more to rebuild each cabinet. Completing a construction project in your home disrupts your normal life and cabinets are no different. You will need to find a temporary place for all the items inside the current cabinets while you install the new ones.
Cost Comparison
Replacing the whole room of cabinets will cost you anywhere from $13,000 to $30,000. Refacing will cut this cost almost in half. The cost will be affected if you work with a professional cabinetry company or if you install them yourself. Working with a professional company will give you better access to materials and ensure that the cabinets can hold the weight of items.
Many companies don’t offer just refacing, so you may find yourself doing the work yourself when you go this route. If you are trying to save money, remodeling yourself will limit your budget and save you extra fees for labor.
DIY Or Professional Installation
While DIY can save you money, which option is better for the quality of your cabinets? When cabinet boxes are in good shape, refacing can be done in a DIY fashion because cabinet doors can be purchased at your local hardware store.
Installing new cabinets should be done by a professional or someone with previous construction experience. If you want your cabinets to be structurally sound and last for the lifetime of your home, it is best to hire a professional. Our team at Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can help keep you on budget while installing quality cabinets. Our work is appealing and high quality which may make it more expensive, but this just means cabinets will adapt with you through different life stages.
Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry
Established in 2012, our company has been working with community members and homes for many years. We work to provide the market with a unique product and one that we are proud to put our name on.
Our goal is to improve your home with quality craftsmanship and products at great prices. Let us take on a load of a construction or remodel project and save you the hassle. Contact Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry today!
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