Cabinet Refacing for Sam's Club Members

Here are some of the reasons you should consider cabinet refacing:

• To match any upgrades or renovations that have already been done
• When you’ve repainted your kitchen
• If the interiors of your cabinets are still in good condition
• When you want a new, modern look in your kitchen
• When there has been water damage to the cabinet doors only
• When there are cracks in the cabinet doors
• When the hardware on cabinet doors needs to be replaced

Firstly, not all cabinets are good candidates for the refacing process. Thankfully, however, most are.

Here are some things to look for when testing whether or not your old cabinets would be good for refacing:

• Box construction made out of plywood or panels of MDF that are in good condition and smooth. That’s essential for veneers to adhere properly.
• Face frames that are made of solid hardwood.
• The internal hardware like tracks and any internal storage elements are in proper working order. If the drawers are wonky and can’t be fixed, it might not be worth refacing.

Basically, cabinet refacing is like a facelift. The goal is to keep what you have, but make it better. Essentially, the cabinet “skins” are replaced.  

During this process, fronts of drawers and doors are replaced while new veneer is applied over the existing body of the cabinets. In addition, all hardware, handles, hinges and drawer pulls are replaced giving your cabinets a new presence.

This is a job best left to the experts like the technicians we work with at Home Install Experts™. It’s not a simple or quick DIY project.

Here’s what happens during the refacing process:

• All of the doors on the cabinets are removed; all drawers are removed along with their front while the rest of the drawers stay together
• The front areas of the cabinet boxes are covered with a wood veneer or a product that is melamine-based
• Cabinet sides are skinned with a wood veneer or laminate
• New door hinges are installed
• New doors and fronts of drawers are installed
• New drawer pulls and new handles are installed
• Any optional accessories like crown molding, lighting or glass panels are installed

There are various ways to keep your revamped cabinets clean. High gloss and lacquer finishes are much more durable than flat paint and bare wood.

Have a look at the four most common cleaning methods for refaced cabinets:

Hot water and a sponge. You won’t want to use a cleaner on fresh stain. If the cabinets are just a little dusty or dirty, wiping them down with a damp sponge is all they’ll need. This is a safe method for all kinds of surfaces. You can apply a wood wax when they’re clean and dry.

Dish soap and water. If your cabinets have some grease splatters on them, wiping them down with dish soap in warm water will cut through the grime. Just a few drops of dish soap will do. Once you’ve wiped them down with soapy water, give them a wipe with a rag dampened with clear, warm water. That way, the soap won’t dry out the finish.

Commercial cleaners. Before using a commercial cleaner on your refaced cabinets, test the cleaner on a small area. The last thing you want is for the new paint to peel. Never apply this type of cleaner directly onto the cabinet, but rather on a sponge or cloth first. After you’re done cleaning, rinse them off with clear water and dry.

Homemade cleaners. If you want a mild cleaner, you can easily make one yourself using two parts of white vinegar to one part of warm water. Wipe the cabinets down with this solution and then dry them with a clean towel.  

It will only take a few minutes! Here’s how:

1. Enter your zip code to see if we’re available in your area. It’s likely we are, but we only work with trusted technicians and one might not be available near you.
2. Set up a free, no obligation consultation. Our partner technicians understand this is a big decision for you and will offer you a free, no pressure quote.
3. Sam’s Club Members get a 10% discount off the fair market value estimate*.