subject: Cabinet Refacing Material Information [print this page] When taking on the project of refacing your kitchen cabinets, there are a few things that you should look into first. Your materials for refacing your cabinets are one of the things you should know before you even start the project.
Without knowing the materials properly you will be chancing your whole project. If you don't know the right veneer to use on your cabinets, they will most likely turn out looking like they came from an antique shop.
So speaking of the veneer, you need to make sure that the veneer is a good grade of solid wood veneer with a paper backing that can peel and stick back. When you have a veneer that can peel and stick back easy it makes everything a whole lot easier.
Another hint is, when you use the veneer, make sure you use the veneering tools with it. The veneering tools make it a lot easier to apply and help the cabinets refacing last longer.
Tack cloths are another helpful material to have on hand. If you don't clean your cabinets thoroughly, the veneer won't stick properly to the cabinet. When you are cleaning with the tack cloths, make sure you clean the cabinet at least three times to make sure you have the cabinet dust free.
The veneer edge banding helps with laminated layers for most flat surface cabinet doors. If your cabinet isn't a flat surface cabinet, then you don't have to worry about using this tool. Make sure that you also don't use the veneer edge banding with solid wood cabinets, this tool won't work well with those cabinets.
If you really want your cabinets to stand out and look very expensive, the french provincial trim is what you need. This trim makes the cabinets look like a gingerbread house, but also gives the cabinets an expensive look.
I hope all of this information about the cabinet refacing materials has helped you learn what to look for and buy.
