Common Mistakes in Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Common Mistakes in Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Kitchen cabinet refacing is an excellent way to save time and money on a new kitchen look. You might want to do the job yourself, but if you do you should learn about what could go wrong. Here are a few of the most common mistakes that can happen.

1. One problem is doing kitchen cabinet refacing when it is the wrong job to do.

Sometimes, a good refacing will make a kitchen look like new again. You will be able to replace or cover everything that looks old and ugly. There are times, though when refacing is the wrong choice. If the cabinets are too saggy, warped or misaligned, you would be better off just getting new cabinets. It is difficult to figure out when the line is crossed. A professional can help you make that determination.

2. Incorrect measurement always causes trouble when it happens.

Measurement for kitchen cabinet refacing is a difficult task because you have to know which parts to measure. You have to know how much and what size of veneer pieces to buy to cover the shell faces. You have to know how to measure for doors and drawers. If you simply measure the existing doors, you might end up with a door that does not fit because the shell shape and alignment have shifted a bit. It never hurts to have help.

3. Ruined veneers are common.

It is easy to ruin the stick-on veneer pieces while doing kitchen cabinet refacing. If you have done any sanding, you have to take care that you have not left any fine sawdust on the surface. Otherwise, the veneers will not only fail to stick, but they will also pick up that sawdust and be ruined for future use. The veneers must also be put on to fit on each cabinet shell surface. Mistakes can cause gaps and overhangs.

4. Improperly installed doors and drawer fronts may be a problem.

The most obvious parts of a kitchen cabinet refacing job when it is completed are the doors and drawer fronts. Yet, it is easy to make mistakes in installing them. The hinges must be put on the cabinet door in the correct positions or the door will not hang right. The same is true when hanging the doors on the cabinet frames.

Drawer fronts can be equally troublesome if you do not have enough experience. If you do not position them properly, your drawers will always look misaligned. A kitchen cabinet refacing job that goes awry results in an awkward, strange and unattractive kitchen. It is best to hire a professional to do the job in the first place if you are not sure of how to do it yourself.

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