Why reface a cabinet when you can buy new for the same price?

By Olivia Bloom

As advertised, refacing cabinets seems to be a popular option for homeowners looking to update their kitchen or bathroom without the expense and hassle of a full remodel. While it may seem like a cost-effective way to refresh your space, there are several reasons why cabinet refacing may not be the best option.

Refacing typically involves applying a veneer or laminate to existing cabinet boxes and replacing the doors and hardware. This process can limit your ability to customize your cabinets. Unlike a full replacement, which allows for changes in layout, size and style, refacing restricts you to working within the existing cabinet framework. If you’re looking for a complete overhaul that includes altering the layout or maximizing space, refacing may fall short.

One of the major drawbacks of refacing is that it doesn’t address underlying problems with your cabinets. If the structural integrity of your cabinets is compromised—due to issues like water damage, mold or pests—refacing simply covers up these problems without resolving them. As a result, you might face additional issues later that could have been addressed during a full replacement.

Refacing can sometimes yield inconsistent results, especially if the existing cabinets are not in pristine condition. Uneven surfaces, old hardware, or poor-quality original construction can affect how well the new veneer or paint adheres and how the finished product looks. If not done properly, the end result might not be as aesthetically pleasing as you had hoped.

When it comes to resale value, potential buyers may not be impressed by refaced cabinets if they suspect underlying issues or if the refacing job is not up to high standards. New cabinets make a stronger impression and can be a better selling point for homes on the market. At the same price point or sometimes even less expensive why would one not install new cabinets?

Choice Cabinet, based in Bedford Heights, has 60,000-plus cabinets in stock every day. All wood, all soft-close, in several designs, and at price points that make sense to replace your cabinets instead of refacing. Choice Cabinet is a family-owned-and-operated company that has been standing behind its products since 2006. Choice has two showrooms, one on the east side in Warrensville Heights (4856 Richmond Road) and one in Brooklyn (4770 Ridge Road).

Choice Cabinet works with homeowners wanting a new look for their kitchen, home remodelers and flippers looking to get product quickly without waiting 8-12 weeks like the big box stores tell them is necessary, and property management companies looking to remodel and update apartments, condos and townhouses.

With a modification department and an all-wood product, Choice Cabinet has the unique ability to modify its product to almost any customer need. Cabinets are available for kitchens, pantries, laundry rooms and closets. Add glass, change heights or depths, or even change to a different color. Choice Cabinet can do it and still have the product to you in less than half the time of its competition and typically the same time frame as a reface.

Choice Cabinet, it’s the right choice.

Start your kitchen or bathroom remodel with a visit to the Choice Cabinet showroom at 4770 Ridge Road, within Ridge Park Square in Brooklyn. The phone number is 216-532-1490. The East Side location is 4856 Richmond Road in Warrensville Heights. The phone number is 216-378-2834. Call for an appointment, which is recommended but not required. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., evenings and Saturday by appointment. Find out more information at ChoiceCabinet.com.