Refacing by Boston MA area based Ideal Home Improvement:
Benefit of many years in cabinet refacing experience.
Unparalleled reputation for product quality, installation and customer service.
Cabinets will look brand new for at least half the cost of new high-quality cabinets.
Damage to existing cabinets can be repaired prior to refacing.
All materials are stained and finished at the factory, and brought to the client’s home dry so that there are no harmful fumes.
Floors, countertops and appliances can remain.
Kitchen and appliances are fully usable during the installation.
New solid wood or Thermofoil (MDF core) doors and drawer fronts.
New solid wood or Thermofoil (MDF) crown, base and scribe moldings.
New material (real-wood veneer or top-quality laminate) covers cabinet exteriors.
Optional new cabinets or reconfiguration of existing.
New Blum European concealed hinges.
Wide variety of exterior finishes and custom details are available.
Wide-variety of optional new accessories to increase cabinet functionality.
Optional new standard, doweled or dovetailed drawer boxes and pull-out shelves (with optional Accu-ride ball bearing slides).
Installation takes approximately 2-5 consecutive business days, depending on the size of your kitchen.
5-year warranty covers manufacturing and installation.
Painting and Refinishing:
Old wood grain, doors, drawer fronts, moldings and cabinet frame remain – only exterior colors change.
Damage to existing cabinets remains and often, cannot be repaired inconspicuously.
Fumes from painting and refinishing are toxic, and often residents must leave the home until the air has cleared.
Relatively expensive considering the benefits.
Existing hinges remain (when possible, sometimes they are replaced).
Often doors are veneer and are made of low-quality wood.
Some accessories are available.
Floors, countertops and appliances can remain.
Warranty varies by company.
New Cabinets:
Entire kitchen is demolished.
Often, permits are needed and there are delays and issues related to local code.
All cabinets are replaced, often with lower-quality ones than currently exist.
Extensive electrical, plumbing and gas line work is often required.
Countertops (and often flooring) must be replaced.
All appliances must be removed and either replaced or reinstalled.
Average downtime of 4-12 weeks (depending on contractor and extent of remodel), during which kitchen is completely unusable.