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Cabinet refacing in Ottawa – All the cabinet refacing solutions you need here!

Looking for cabinet refacing in Ottawa? You’re in the right place. If you want to completely alter the look of your kitchen without spending a fortune, cabinet refacing will be the right option for you. Read on to discover all our cabinet refacing options in the Canadian capital.

Changing the appearance of the cabinets is a primary (and occasionally exclusive) purpose of kitchen remodeling.

Surprisingly often, cabinets in good structural condition are dismantled and replaced merely because the homeowner dislikes their appearance.

This is like to selling a perfectly nice car just because you don’t like the color.

In many cases, however, a procedure known as cabinet refacing may radically alter the appearance of your kitchen while providing most of the benefits of cabinet replacement at a fraction of the expense.

You might be wondering what exactly is cabinet refacing. It’s actually a simple, yet, extremely effective cabinet makeover.

Cabinet refacing is essentially a replacement of the cabinet “skins,” which involves removing the doors and drawer fronts and adding a new veneer to the current surface of the cabinet’s body. During refacing, the hinges, knobs, and drawer pulls are frequently changed as well.

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How to evaluate cabinets for refacing?

Although cabinet refacing is one of the most effective procedures to enhance the look of your cabinets, not all cabinets will be good candidates for cabinet refacing.

At Northco we can visit your house to evaluate if your old cabinet boxes would be good candidates for a refacing. Contact us today for a free estimate!

In many cases, older cabinet boxes are more durable than modern factory-made boxes, and they will accept fresh veneer and doors with ease.

These are the characteristics of cabinets that are good candidates for cabinet refacing:

strong and sturdy boxes

Cabinet boxes consisting of smooth plywood or MDF panels in good condition are ideal candidates for refacing. To adhere correctly, new veneers require smooth solid surfaces.

Solid hardwood face frames

Face frames made of good hardwood will receive veneers and can be used to securely attach new doors.

Cabinets that have internal hardware that is still in good working order

The cost of refacing may not be justified if the drawers do not operate smoothly or if the cabinets lack shelving or storage attachments such as drawer tracks, internal storage elements.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of refacing your cabinets?

Before taking a decision on whether or not cabinet refacing will be a good option for your kitchen remodel in Ottawa, consider these pros and cons of the popular technique:

You’ll be retaining the same kitchen layout

If your present kitchen layout satisfies your needs, refacing is a great option. This can be a good and a bad thing. Because refacing does not allow for modifying the layout or expanding countertop space, it is not a choice for you if your kitchen needs a footprint modification.

Refacing may not be a suitable option if your current cabinets don’t have enough storage space, as cabinet-box interior dimensions, countertop space, and layout remain unaltered during a refacing process.

Massive cost savings

Refacing cabinets instead of getting new ones will help you save a lot of money. Refacing your cabinets offers them the appearance of new cabinets for around half the price of new custom cabinets.

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This is a more challenging option

While a do-it-yourself alternative is conceivable, it can be difficult since, while replacing cabinet doors and fronts is relatively simple, veneering is an acquired skill that is better left to a professional.

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Is it worth it to reface your cabinets in Ottawa?

There are various ways to rework your kitchen to make it more modern, functional, or simply pleasant and updated when it’s time for a change. You can paint or stain your cabinets, update the hardware, or completely replace them.

However, some of those methods are merely stalling the process till the next renovation. Cabinet refacing in Ottawa, on the other hand, may make your kitchen look brand new while preserving what you already have.

You might be wondering if it’s actually worth it to reface your cabinets. Let’s compare the costs between getting brand new cabinets and refacing the ones you already have.

Compared to getting brand new cabinets, refacing your old cabinets will help you save lots of money.

Although it requires more customization and different supplies like veneer or laminate, refacing costs only 40 % of the cost of replacing your cabinets.

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The cabinet refacing process we use

We’ll do an on-site survey after providing you with a free quote.

After covering all your counters to protect them during the renovation, we’ll remove the existing cabinet doors, drawers and fronts, leaving the drawer boxes.

The next step is to choose your beautiful new doors and drawers. At Northco we offer a huge collection of kitchen cabinet door styles for you to browse through.

Our kitchen designers will be with you every step of the way to talk to you about the styles that work best on your cabinet boxes.

Northco has a wide range of styles, sizes, finishes, and colors to complement any decor.

You’ll have plenty of style options at your disposal

There are a plethora of veneer alternatives available, both for laminates and natural woods. You’ll be able to make your kitchen look completely new without having to get new cabinets.

On the downside you need to remember that with cabinet refacing, the interiors of boxes do not change. If your current cabinets lack shelves or other storage features, changing them to match your storage demands could cost a lot of money. Interiors that are dingy will need to be painted.

Cabinet refacing in Ottawa is the green option

Because refacing minimizes the disposal of cabinet boxes into landfills, it is a more environmentally friendly solution.

Since most cabinet boxes are composed of MDF (medium-density fiberboard), which includes formaldehyde, a toxic chemical, opting for cabinet refacing is the more environmentally friendly option.

Keeping the same cabinets also offers the environmental benefit of avoiding the need to build new cabinet boxes.

After you’ve decided on the style of your doors, we’ll then cover the fronts and sides of your cabinet boxes with wood or rigid thermofoil (RTF) veneer. RTF is a melamine product that is noted for its resilience and versatility.

RTF is available in a variety of colors and patterns to complement a variety of design schemes.

By the time we finish that process the doors and drawers you ordered have arrived. If new hinges are required, we will install them before hanging your new cabinet doors and installing the drawers.

We will also replace the door knobs and drawer pulls to complete the new design.

Can you reface your cabinets by yourself?

Clients often ask us if it’s possible for them to reface their cabinets by themselves. It’s totally possible although it will require being extremely handy with a lot of tools and different materials.

It’s critical to measure exactly and select materials with care. You’ll need drawer fronts and doors with their matching veneer, as well as the adhesives and tools to install them. Hinges and hardware should not be overlooked.

While it’s totally possible to do it yourself, consider working with one of the best cabinet refacing team in Ottawa. Contact us for a free quote today!

Top reasons to reface your cabinets in Ottawa

Apart from the fact that you’ll save money by refacing your cabinets instead of replacing them, there are also a few more reasons why this might be the good option for you:

Cabinet refacing is the cleanest option

It’s not uncommon for home remodeling projects to be a shambles. There may be a lot of sawdust, plastic tarps, and other concerns involved.

The good news, however, is that because cabinet refacing does not require you to remove your cabinets and we do not use spray finishes in your home, the mess will be minimal.

At Northco we’ll make sure to leave your home as pristine as it was before the renovations. We will vacuum, clean up, and wipe down your kitchen at the end of each day so that it remains as clean as possible.

It’s a lot more convenient than other options

If you replace your cabinets or decide to completely change their layout, you might lose access to your kitchen for weeks while all the renovation is completed.

Because cabinet refacing is so unobtrusive, however, you’ll still have access to your kitchen during the whole process.

Cabinet refacing takes a lot less time than other options

If you’re afraid of taking on home renovation tasks because you know they’ll take a long time, you’ll be relieved to learn that cabinet refacing is a quick process.

In reality, a typical cabinet refacing project takes less than a week to complete. When you compare this to the time it takes to install a whole kitchen cabinet, which takes about four weeks, you can realize how much faster it is.

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Why work with us for your cabinet refacing in Ottawa?

At Northco, our kitchen cabinet refacing is more than just an aesthetic touch up in your kitchen. This service is a promise of excellence. A promise that your kitchen will be more beautiful than ever.

At Northco, your kitchen project and cabinet refacing style and design are of the utmost significance.

We have established high expectations for our customer service in order to ensure that we are doing everything possible to meet your needs.

Every kitchen project is subjected to our trust points to ensure that your expectations are not only met, but exceeded. It is our first responsibility to ensure that you have complete faith in our abilities to care for YOU and your home.

We also have years of experience in cabinet refacing. No cabinet is too big for us and the layout of your kitchen will never be a problem.

Thousands of kitchen projects have been done by us. We have the processes, training, and skills to finish projects accurately, on schedule, and on budget. One could say that we have kitchen remodeling down to a science.

Here are things ha you can expect when working with Northco for your cabinet refacing project:

We listen carefully and we have have great communication with our clients at every step of the project

Our kitchen designers will create an orderly plan based on your vision for your kitchen, and we will adhere to all of the requirements of our contract. As the project progresses, we’ll keep you updated at every stage.

We’ll respect your home and treat it like if it was ours

We’ll always protect your home when we work in it. We’ll secure the work area and clean after ourselves on a daily basis.

Another advantage of working with us is that our cabinet refacing projects are always completed on time.

To complete a cabinet refacing project on your own, you’ll most likely need to take time off from work or school to focus on your kitchen renovation.

However, at Northco, we finish all of our renovations in a cost-effective and timely manner, allowing you to enjoy your new kitchen as soon as possible.

The length of time it takes to update a kitchen is one of the most popular reasons for not doing so. It might be stressful and upsetting to be unable to use your kitchen for a lengthy period of time.

Forget about all the horror stories you’ve heard about kitchen remodeling jobs that take weeks—or even months—to complete. You may have a beautiful new kitchen in as little as 1 to 5 days with Northco!