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Cabinet Refacing
Choosing the Best Materials for Cabinet Refacing
by Shannon Dauphin
Kitchen cabinet refacing can make your whole house feel new and bright, but choosing cabinet materials can be daunting. This kitchen cabinet primer might help.
Wood and Veneer
When you choose wooden cabinet refacing, you will find a wide variety of options. Most cabinets are made of wood, but they are often applied as veneers over a bottom substrate, such as plywood or particleboard, in order to keep cabinet refacing cost down. The following woods are among the most popular:MaterialsRefacing Cabinet
When you choose wooden cabinet refacing, you will find a wide variety of options. Most cabinets are made of wood, but they are often applied as veneers over a bottom substrate, such as plywood or particleboard, in order to keep cabinet refacing cost down. The following woods are among the most popular:MaterialsRefacing Cabinet
- Maple. This wood has a fine grain and is often very light in color. While it can be stained, most buyers opt to give it a clear finish and let the beauty shine through.
- Cherry. One of the toughest woods, cherry has a fine grain and darkens elegantly with age.
- Birch. This is often used to create a "faux" cherry or maple look for a lower price.
- White Oak. Often used as a custom option, white oak is durable, strong, and has a golden tone.
- Red Oak. Just as strong as white oak but less expensive, red oak is often used for traditional cabinet styles.
- Hickory. This wood is a pale, creamy yellow that lends itself well to a natural finish. It is lighter than oak but just as strong.
- Pine. Not as strong as other woods, pine can be dented easily - but the natural knots in the wood are often sought after in a more country-style or rustic look.
- Ash. This is comparable to oak in terms of strength but has a lighter color. It's often used in custom work.
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What is Your Style?
How do your kitchen cabinets fit into your overall sense of home style? The only limit is your imagination. By refacing your cabinets, you can make the whole room look like a brand-new kitchen!Cabinet
How do your kitchen cabinets fit into your overall sense of home style? The only limit is your imagination. By refacing your cabinets, you can make the whole room look like a brand-new kitchen!Cabinet
About the Author:
Shannon Dauphin is a freelance writer based near Nashville, Tennessee. Her house was built in 1901, so home repair and renovation have become her hobbies.
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with Laminate and ThermafoilFor a more modern look to your cabinets, try a laminate or thermafoil. Laminates look very much like wood but are much more resistant to damage. Themofoil is a vinyl film applied to the substrate and closely resembles wood, though they are more likely to be found in white or almond colors.Refacing
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