Refacing keeps your existing cabinet boxes in place and replaces what you see: doors, drawer fronts, and the visible face frames and end panels, which are covered in new veneer. You can update hinges, hardware, and drawer slides at the same time. Because the countertops and plumbing usually stay put, the kitchen stays more usable during the work.
It is a common choice in Columbus-area homes from the 1970s through the 2000s, where the cabinet boxes are often sound but the oak doors look dated. Refacing will not fix a layout that does not work or boxes with water damage, so we check the cabinets first and tell you plainly whether refacing or new cabinets is the better fit.
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Refacing is a good fit if you like your layout, your cabinet boxes are solid and dry, and you want a new look without the cost and downtime of tearing everything out. It works well paired with new countertops. It is not the right choice if you want to move cabinets, change sizes, or the boxes are damaged.
Every project is quoted on its own details. These are the things that move the number most, and we walk through each one with you on the estimate.
Every door and drawer front is a new piece, so cabinet count drives most of the cost.
Solid wood, painted, and detailed door styles cost more than simple thermofoil or flat panels.
Real wood veneer and specialty finishes cost more than laminate or vinyl options.
Soft-close hinges, upgraded drawer slides, and premium pulls add up across a whole kitchen.
Loose face frames, worn shelves, or minor damage need fixing before new veneer goes on.
Adding a few new matching cabinets or an island alongside refacing increases the scope.
A short call is the quickest way to get going. Tell us about your kitchen project, and we’ll talk through options, what affects the cost, and next steps. Free, with no obligation.
Call now (614) 555-0101Refinishing, such as painting, keeps your existing doors and changes their color. Refacing replaces the doors and drawer fronts and covers the frames with new veneer, so you can change the style completely, such as from raised-panel oak to flat shaker. Refacing costs more than paint but gives a more complete change.
Mostly, yes. Since the boxes, countertops, and sink usually stay in place, you will need to clear out cabinets as they are worked on, but you can often keep cooking. It is far less disruptive than a full kitchen remodel.
The boxes need to be structurally sound, dry, and square enough to accept new doors. Common problems are water damage under the sink, swollen particleboard, and sagging shelves. We check these during the estimate and tell you if replacement makes more sense.
Only a little. You can sometimes add a cabinet at the end of a run, swap a door cabinet for drawers, or add an island, but the main layout stays the same. If the layout is what bothers you, start with kitchen design and consider new cabinets instead.
Available across the Columbus area. Homeowners ask about it often in Westerville, Lewis Center, Gahanna, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg and Canal Winchester. Pick your town for local details, or see all service areas.
Full and partial kitchen remodels, from new layouts and cabinets to lighting, flooring, and finishes.
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