Refinishing Gives Wood Cabinets New Luster

If you like the layout of your kitchen but just want a new look, refinishing your kitchen cabinets can be a great solution. Refinishing differs from refacing – we are talking about using the whole cabinet but stripping down the old finish and creating a new finish. Cabinets can be stained a different color – changing from a dark, dated finish to a clean, rich new look. They can even be painted if that is the look you are going for.

Cabinet refinishing makes the most sense when you’ve got quality wood cabinets. Some older cabinets are very well constructed and more solid than some of the pre-built modular cabinets you find today, so it pays to hang on to them and just give them a new look. Cabinets are generally one of the biggest investments in a kitchen remodel, so when thinking about remodeling you’ll want to consider cost, time needed for the project and the return on investment. You also want to consider your own enjoyment of your new kitchen look, and what you would most enjoy.

Having professionals come in and handle the refinishing can produce amazing transformations in old cabinets. Sometimes do-it-yourself attempts at removing old finishes and applying new ones are not as successful. Pros know how to thoroughly remove finishes, and can show you various colors of stains and glazes to choose the look you want. Keep those solid old cabinets and give them new life with refinishing.