Kitchen cabinet refacing
Kitchen cabinet refacing in Chicago
Give your kitchen a brand new look in days. We replace your cabinet doors and drawer fronts and skin the frames to match, so the whole room looks new while you keep the boxes you already have.
The plain idea
A new kitchen face, built on what you already have
Kitchen cabinet refacing changes the parts of your cabinets that you see and touch, while it keeps the strong parts that still do their job.
Your cabinet boxes are the frames fixed to the wall and floor. In most Chicago homes those boxes are solid and have years of life left. The doors, drawer fronts, and hardware are the parts that wear out or simply look dated. Refacing deals with exactly those parts.
We take off the old doors and drawer fronts. We cover every cabinet frame with a thin skin of real wood or laminate in your chosen color. Then we hang new made to order doors and fit new drawer fronts. New hinges and handles finish the job. The result looks like a full set of new cabinets, because every surface you can see is new.
Some homeowners call this cabinet resurfacing and some call it kitchen cupboard refacing. The words change but the work is the same. You get a fresh kitchen without the cost, the long timeline, or the mess of a full tear out.
Included in the job
What a cabinet refacing job covers
Refacing is a complete update, not a patch. Here is what we handle from start to finish so nothing gets missed.
- New cabinet doors made to fit your exact openings
- New drawer fronts that match your new doors
- A wood or laminate skin over every cabinet frame
- New hinges, with a soft close option
- New handles, knobs, or pulls in the finish you pick
- End panels for any cabinet sides that show
- Cleanup and haul away of all the old parts
Make it yours
Door styles and materials you can choose
The door you pick sets the whole feel of the kitchen. Shaker doors give a clean, simple look that suits almost any home. Slab doors are flat and modern. Raised panel doors bring a warmer, classic style. We also offer custom cabinet door shapes when you want something special.
For the material, you can choose solid wood for a natural grain, laminate for a tough and easy clean surface, or thermofoil for a smooth painted look that holds up well. Each one comes in a wide range of colors and wood tones. White doors stay a top pick in Chicago kitchens, but deeper greens, blues, and warm woods are popular too.
Want to compare your options side by side? Visit our materials and styles page for a full look at door styles, finishes, and materials before your quote.
Timeline
How long kitchen cabinet refacing takes
Most kitchens are refaced in about three to five days of work in your home. Before that, your new doors and drawer fronts are made to order, which usually takes a few weeks. Your kitchen stays fully usable during that wait.
On install day our crew works clean and steady. We skin the frames, hang the doors, fit the drawer fronts, and add the hardware. A larger kitchen with many cabinets takes a little longer, and we always give you a clear schedule before we start.
Curious about the day by day plan? Read our guide on how long cabinet refacing takes.
Why pick refacing
Why Chicago homeowners choose refacing
Refacing gives you most of the change of a new kitchen, with fewer of the downsides.
Big change, smaller cost
You reuse the boxes, so you skip a large part of the price of new cabinets.
Done in days
A short job in your home instead of the weeks a full remodel takes.
Less mess
No box demolition means far less dust and noise while work goes on.
Less waste
Solid boxes stay in use and out of the landfill, which is kinder to the planet.
Keep reading
Helpful guides before you decide
Refacing vs Replacing Cabinets
See which option fits your kitchen, your budget, and the shape your boxes are in.
Read guide StylesBest Cabinet Door Styles
A simple tour of shaker, slab, and panel doors so you can pick with confidence.
Read guide ValueAre Refaced Cabinets Worth It
A clear look at the value refacing brings to your home and daily kitchen life.
Read guideLooking at a smaller change? Compare cabinet door replacement and cabinet refinishing.
Questions and answers
Kitchen cabinet refacing questions
What is the difference between cabinet refacing and resurfacing?
They mean the same job. Some people say cabinet resurfacing and some say refacing. Both describe new doors and drawer fronts with a matching skin placed over the cabinet boxes.
Can you reface custom or older cabinets?
Yes. We measure each opening so the new doors fit your boxes, even if the cabinets are an odd size or were built on site. Kitchen cupboard refacing works well in many older Chicago homes.
Will refaced cabinets match the rest of my kitchen?
You pick the door style, the color or wood finish, and the new handles. We help you choose a look that works with your floors, counters, and wall color.
How messy is a cabinet refacing job?
Refacing is much cleaner than a full remodel. There is no demolition of the cabinet boxes, so you get far less dust, noise, and mess in your home.
Do you reface bathroom cabinets too?
Yes. The same refacing work that updates a kitchen also works on bathroom vanities. Ask about it on your free quote request and we will include it.
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Ready for a fresh kitchen
Tell us about your cabinets and we will set up a free in-home visit with a clear written price.