The kitchen cabinets play a major role in the kitchen’s style and dynamics. When they become outdated, many homeowners try to decide on either refinishing or replacing kitchen cabinets. There is much to consider when contemplating this step. A lot of requirements need to be met when it comes to kitchen cabinets. The cabinets not only have to look good, but they need to be sturdy and large enough to hold dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen supplies. The cabinets need to endure the water spills, sauce splatters, dings, and scratches from heavy kitchen traffic, and dirty hands from cooking messes. Having the cabinets strong, durable and gorgeous sounds easy enough. Replacing the kitchen cabinets can prove more costlier than you might suppose. Today, we at McKay’s Painting would like to take the opportunity to discuss kitchen cabinets refinishing versus replacing.

Pros of Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Refinishing the cabinets is usually half the price of a replacement. Opting to refinish the kitchen cabinets comes with the biggest benefit of saving money. Since you won’t be throwing away your existing cabinets, it is also more environmentally friendly. You can leave everything plugged in, allowing your kitchen to still be functional while getting improvements. Also, cabinet refinishing is faster than replacing cabinets.

Cons of Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

You aren’t changing the layout of your kitchen when you refinish the kitchen cabinets. A new look to the cabinets won’t change the convenience and storage options if the space is poorly designed and not functional. Because cabinet refinishing is less expensive, some homeowners splurge on costly hardware or veneer; not really saving money when considering replacements. Additionally, if you expect to do this on your own, there are some skills required to successfully refinish kitchen cabinets.

Pros of Kitchen Cabinet Replacement

You are free to move things around when you completely replace your tired kitchen cabinets. You can even move the placement of the sink or stove, because basically, you are starting with a blank canvas making the cost of the project increase. Brand new cabinets allow you to choose special features. You can have it exactly as you want, from pull-out shelves, and custom-sized cabinets to deep drawers and built-in dividers. The materials and colors are chosen and there are many options to choose from.

Cons of Replacing Kitchen Cabinets

The cost is the primary disadvantage when choosing to replace the cabinets. To replace your cabinets compared to cabinet refinishing, you will pay twice as much or more. The projects take longer, and the contractor has to pull out the old to make room for the new. You will also need to take everything out of your cabinets and find where to store them. Appliances will also likely need to be moved and you might have to find other alternatives for places to eat while the kitchen is being renovated. The process is louder and messier as well.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting, Staining, Refinishing & More in Ventura, Ojai, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills & Santa Barbara California

If you find the kitchen cabinets are in need of refinishing, call McKay’s Painting and let our experts take care of the project for the most effective results. Call us to get started today!