Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Cabinet Refacing | FAQs

Q: How does cabinet refacing compare to the cost of purchasing new cabinets?

A: Refacing is generally less expensive than the cost of purchasing and installing new cabinets. Actual savings will depend on choices made at the time of refacing.

A: New doors and drawers are custom made to fit the exact measurements of the cabinet openings. The custom made materials will typically arrive in four to six weeks and installation averages three to six days, depending on the scope of work.

A: For less than the cost to have them professionally stripped, sanded and refinished, you can have your cabinets professionally refaced by Furniture Medic. Our materials are finished with a topcoat and sealed in high-temperature infrared ovens, ensuring maximum resistance to UV fading, scuffing and moisture.

A: Our goal is to save you both time and money. That is why we recommend not refacing the interior of your cabinets, because, when full, there is actually very little surface exposed. However, in places where you are using glass doors, we can use our high quality hardwood veneers to reface these interior surfaces.

A: If you would like new knobs or drawer pulls, we can assist in the selection of these items. We will professionally install them for a reasonable fee.

A: If necessary, we will fill and repair existing hinge holes prior to refacing the surface.

A: Yes. If the existing drawer slides are in good working order, we will only replace the drawer fronts. However, if the drawer slides need repair or the drawer box is worn, we can replace them with new drawer slides and boxes. It is more cost effective to replace these items than to repair them.

A: In addition to new cabinet doors and drawers, we offer:

A: There is no need to replace the countertops to reface your kitchen or bath cabinets. If you are planning to have new countertops installed, we recommend you replace the countertops while your custom cabinet doors and drawers are being made.

A: We suggest you clear your countertops, emptyyour drawer boxesand remove anything blocking acabinet door.However, you do not have to remove the contents of your cabinets as long as they do not extend beyond the face frame.

A: No harsh chemicals are used our cabinet refacing process. This means no significant dust or odors for you and your kitchen or bath. More importantly, your home will be returned to a clean condition for your use at the end of each working day.

A: Cabinet Refacing is not solely for your kitchen. In fact, many rooms of your home can receive the benefit of cabinet refacing such as your laundry room, bathroom, home office, and bedroom.

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Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Cabinet Refacing | FAQs