Kitchen Cabinets - Replace, Reface Or Refinish?

Replacing kitchen Doors (Recommended)

If you're looking for a quick, cost effective and mess free way to create a new kitchen then replacement kitchen doors could be for you. If your cupboards are sound, all you need to do is take off your old doors and replace them with new ones or pay someone a small fee to do it for you. It's easy to find lots of doors online so you can pick the perfect design to fit your units. You'll also find plenty of great value doors that will keep costs down - but remember, replacing your entire kitchen would be much more expensive so you can afford to spend a little more. For example if you can't find exactly what you want in the right size you can hire someone to adjust them to fit, or even get cabinet doors made entirely bespoke.

Refacing Kitchen Doors

You can purchase laminate and veneer for kitchen cupboard doors that can be laid over the existing door, creating a brand new cupboard. However, applying your materials can be tricky and needs an accurate and steady hand so unless you've got a lot of time to spend doing it, hire a professional to achieve the best finish. You'll need to treat your doors in different ways depending on what they're made of but it's essential to make sure they're completely clean of grease and dirt before you lay your laminate or vinyl, otherwise it won't stick properly. Although using vinyl or laminate will effect a quick change, you should also expect to change your cupboards again more quickly as neither are as durable as the other options.

Refinishing Kitchen Doors

If you've got wooden doors then refinishing them can make them look brand new, provided it's done well. If you're planning on sanding and re-varnishing make sure your doors really are solid wood before you start as sanding laminate could cause a lot of damage. In order to carry out a professional job the doors should be completely removed before being sanded, revarnished and replaced. This is an ideal approach if your kitchen has been varnished in a shade you don't like. You can paint wooden cupboard doors too but it's hard to create a smooth finish with a brush. One alternative is to use a paint spray gun which will distribute paint evenly. You can hire a paint spray gun from most DIY stores or get the professionals in. Either way you'll need to cover everything around you and find lots of space to spray - a garden or driveway is ideal.

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