It might be worth choosing boxed cabinets if trying to preserve the existing cabinets will slow down or hinder the renovation. Here are the pros and cons of refacing: REFACING PROS: ▷ ABOUT HALF THE COST OF BOXED CABINETS ▷ ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ▷ MINIMALLY INVASIVE RENOVATION (A NEW LOOK AND FEEL WITHOUT ALL THE DUST) ▷ QUICK TURNAROUND REFACING CONS: ▷ DELICATE HANDIWORK COMPARED TO INSTALLING PREMADE BOXED CABINETS (REQUIRES PAINTING FACE FRAMES, INSTALLING HINGES, LINING UP DRAWER FRONTS) ▷ NOT AN OPTION IF YOU’RE CHANGING THE LAYOUT OF
THE EXISTING KITCHEN OR THE EXISTING CABINET CARCASSES ARE OF POOR QUALITY
Happy renovating! •
KATE HAUBRICH
Kate Haubrich is the director of marketing at MFS Supply. During the past seven years, she has run e-commerce, product management, and data analysis in addition to her standard marketing responsibilities.
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