There is a process that can be done by you to reface your cabinets at home. I found a website called "Thisoldhouse.com" and it had some articles about refacing cabinets yourself.
YOu can reface your cabinets cheaply by going to your local home depot and as a representaive for a cabinet kit and ask any other questions you may have about them
I am considering refacing my cabinets. How can I know if I should replace them or reface them?
It is very possible to install or reface kitchen cabinets. More information can be found where the sales of cabinets are: Lowe's Home Depot Sears Professional Contractors can give you complete advice on this also.
The This Old House website gives step by step instructions on how to reface kitchen cabinets. Home Depot also provides classes that teach how to reface your cabinets yourself. The classes are very reasonably priced.
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Yes, it will most likely be quite difficult to reface cabinets on your own if you are not skilled in that area or if you have a low amount of experience in that field. However, for a carpenter or do-it-yourself type of guy it should be rather simple.
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You can visit homedepot.com the see a variety of plans that help you reface them, usually sanding and repainting is the cheapest.
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A thin cut veneer is a good option when refacing the kitchen cabinets. Practice your veneering technique on less-visible areas first, such as on a side panel. Then you can proceed.
You can choose from an expert in kitchen cabinet refacing like home depot or sears. I like Sears because they will give you a free estimate for it so you can always look first on your budget and make the right choices.
Refacing kitchen cabinets is a labor-intensive project that can save you quite a bit of money, while increasing the value of your home. If you are not afraid of hard work, cabinet refacing is not that difficult. You start with removing all of the cabinet doors and drawers. Sanding comes next. Then you can repaint, stain, or put a veneer on the existing cabinets as they are on the wall. Then you apply the same finish to the doors and drawers. Add new hardware, if desired, and then put the doors and drawers back in your newly finished cabinets.