Looking to upgrade your kitchen without draining your bank account or tackling a massive renovation? You’re not alone. More and more homeowners are choosing cabinet refacing. It’s a smart, sustainable option that gives your kitchen a stunning new look by simply replacing the doors and drawer fronts while keeping the solid cabinet boxes you already have. With a team like Let’s Face It, you can get a high-end kitchen transformation quickly, affordably, and with minimal mess.
We’ve put together answers to the most common questions about cabinet refacing so you can make a confident, informed decision for your home.
What Exactly Is Cabinet Refacing?
Cabinet refacing is essentially giving your existing kitchen a complete facelift without the demolition. Instead of ripping out the entire structure, professionals remove your old doors and drawer fronts. They then apply new wood veneers or durable laminates to the visible parts of the cabinet boxes and install brand-new doors, drawers, and updated hardware. This method saves the solid framework you have while delivering a completely refreshed, modern appearance that easily rivals the look and quality of all-new cabinetry.
Why Should I Choose Refacing?
Simply put, refacing is the cost-effective, time-saving, and cleaner way to transform your kitchen. You get a dramatic visual upgrade while preserving your existing, functional cabinet structure. Homeowners love it because it’s much faster, significantly cleaner, and far more sustainable than a total replacement. When skilled experts like Let’s Face It handle the installation, your refaced cabinets will be durable, long-lasting, and can look brand new for many years.
What Does Cabinet Refacing Cost?
Refacing is one of the most budget-friendly kitchen upgrades available, usually costing 30% to 50% less than a full cabinet replacement.
The final price depends on a few key factors: the size of your kitchen, the specific materials you select, and the complexity of the design. Choosing premium wood veneers, custom finishes, or high-end hardware will increase the cost slightly, but the savings compared to a full tear-out and remodel are still huge.
How Long Does a Refacing Project Take?
This is where refacing really shines. Most cabinet refacing projects only take three to five days to complete, a fraction of the time needed for a full remodel.
The precise timeline depends on the number of cabinets and the project’s detail, but since the solid cabinet boxes stay put, there’s no need for major demolition, disruptive plumbing, or complicated electrical work. You can typically keep using your kitchen during most of the process, making refacing incredibly fast and convenient.
What Materials Are Used?
Cabinet refacing offers a great range of material options to match any style and budget. Each choice affects the final look, durability, and maintenance needs:
Wood Veneers: These deliver a natural, timeless, and classic look with customizable stains and finishes.
Laminates: A very popular choice, laminates provide highly durable, low-maintenance surfaces in a huge variety of colors and textures.
Rigid Thermofoil (RTF): This material offers a smooth, seamless finish that is fantastic at resisting moisture and everyday wear and tear.
Solid Wood: If you want a premium, high-end, and long-lasting appearance, solid wood doors and drawer fronts are the ideal choice for luxury kitchen designs.
Is Refacing Right for My Kitchen?
Cabinet refacing is perfect for homeowners who want a visual refresh without undertaking a full-scale demolition. If your existing cabinet frames are solid and the kitchen layout already works well for you, refacing allows you to upgrade the doors, drawers, and finishes for a stunning new style at a fraction of the cost. It’s ideal for any kitchen where the layout functions great, but the current style simply feels old or dated.
Ask yourself these key questions:
Are my current cabinets structurally solid and fully functional?
Do I want a fresh, modern look without changing the kitchen’s layout?
Is my main goal to update the style, not completely rebuild the space?
How fast do I need this project completed?
Transform Your Kitchen With Confidence
Cabinet refacing gives you the beautiful results of a full remodel without the high price tag or long, disruptive timeline. It’s an efficient, environmentally friendly way to completely refresh your space while keeping your good, existing layout intact. For homeowners who value style, durability, and great value, refacing is simply the smartest investment you can make to revitalize your kitchen in days, not weeks.
Ready to see the possibilities? Contact us at Let’s Face It for expert guidance and a free, no-obligation consultation today!
Let's Face It is wonderful. Ken was very thorough with the initial review of what was possible in my kitchen refacing. I did total refacing of doors and cabinets, new counter tops, and new backsplash. I totally love the under cabinet lighting that Ken suggested. It along with the new cabinets gives my kitchen a totally wonderful ambience. Tyree is the best. He did an excellent job of the construction on site. In addition he listened and made sure my needs were met. The electrician, Dave was also very good. Highly recommend this company for various refacing needs ...
Service was provided by a very professional technician. The quality of his work was excellent and he cleaned up each day after working. The kitchen looks like new.
Jay S.
From start to finish we had a great experience with Let’s Face It.They had good communication through the process, worked with us on special requests, and handled any issues right away. Our installer Tyree was wonderful and always addressed any daily concerns and was focused on delivering quality workmanship. We love the finished product and now have a kitchen that fits the feel of our home. VERY HAPPY, Big Thank you to the team at Let’s Face It!
Jennifer C.
We recently used Let’s Face It to update our kitchen cabinets, countertops and backsplash. The Project Manager was Ken and the installer was Tyree. We are extremely satisfied with the workmanship and the value for our money. We highly recommend Let’s Face It. They were excellent in communication, and the project was completed on time and to our total satisfaction.
Norm R.
We had a great experience with Lets Face It. They were able to upgrade our kitchen while salvaging as much as possible making it less expensive as well as less wasteful. Each individual we worked with was an excellent communicator. Our contractor on-site was very kind, professional and efficient. He would communicate the progress and discuss plans with us everyday, and was very conscientious of keeping the space clean. The team was very accommodating with several change orders and we love the final product. Highly recommend!
Sarah Ca.
Great product, our kitchen looks great. Our installer Tyree was very friendly and helpful. We had minor changes we wanted to make and they were handled with no problem. Price was lower the several other companies, and more was included. Would recommend them to other people.
Dan R.
I am so pleased with my bathroom face lift. Let's Face It did an outstanding job. The entire process was made simple and convenient, from selecting the color options and available finishes, to the installation process. The end result looks amazing!
Betty H.
Could not be happier with our new refaced kitchen. Let's face t made the process incredibly smooth an easy. They helped us reimagine our kitchen layout. They created a brand new peninsula to give us more counter space and storage. We love our new refaced cabinet doors, quartz counter top, sink, and backsplash.
Kasey B.
We had our kitchen cabinets refaced, a new backsplash installed, and new quartz countertops installed. Let's face it did a fantastic job installing and coordinating everything, it looks beautiful! Curt refaced our cabinets, he has an eye for detail and was a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!
Kristen Z.
We had a great experience with Let's Face It. They were amazing, very easy to work with, and provided clever design ideas while executing the work flawlessly. What we truly loved was their attention to detail. The person assigned to our project was meticulous, ensuring everything was perfect. They left the workspace spotless at the end of each day. We've been recommending them to our family and friends.
Brian M.
We are so pleased with our Lets Face It Kitchen! We went from 30 year old Dingy Brown Builder grade cabinets to a bright and beautiful White Updated and Stylish kitchen!!! In addition to the "new Look" our kitchen is so much more functional. Wide, deep drawers, Slide out shelves, and more storage. Our carpenter, Sean was so skilled and conscientious. We are very happy with the results! Thank you.
Maria B.
I want to thank Let's Face It for the Ugly Kitchen Contest. Winningthe contest allowed me to improve my quality of life by updating my1963 dark & in need of repair kitchen. Everyone at Lets Face It was helpful, respectful & a pleasure to workwith. It's hard to express how much this update has improved myquality of life & has been a true blessing.
From the initial no pressure/informative consultation, the scheduling and updates leading to the installation of my kitchen cabinets, the professionalism and skill of the installer, the quality of the materials, and of course the final outcome of my project (It looked phenomenal)… I truly could not have imagined it going any better from start to finish.
Let’s Face it did a fantastic job refacing our kitchen cabinets at a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen. We love our new white kitchen and maple island! A special thanks to our salesman Tom G who gave us all the time we needed to make our choices- no pressure sales- he sold us with being helpful and knowledgeable. A special thanks to Ken B who made sure the job was completed to perfection- no loose ends. I highly recommend Let’s Face it for your next project!
We changed our worn cherry kitchen cabinets to white shaker style maple ones. They look beautiful and it feels like a brand new kitchen .We are really pleased. We appreciate Ken, Tom and Barbara's patience, advice and explanations. Aaron built us a custom hood which looks great and Curt, our installer, did an awesome job-very nice meticulous and detailed work. Would use this company again as well as recommend them to others!
We are very pleased with our upgraded cabinets. We love the beautiful solid cherry doors and the crown molding on our 42 inch cabinets. The workmanship and joinery was top notch. They still look great after many years.
Let's Face It was easy to work with. The consultations with the designer were helpful in developing a plan. Our desire was to update our kitchen's appearance without a complete transformation: new countertop, new oak doors, new drawers, etc. The real wood stood out from other competitors, and the price was reasonable. Very satisfied with the job.
Our kitchen project with Let's Face It went smoothly from start to finish! Our consultation, pricing, and installation went off as planned. Let's Face It even advised on cabinet hardware and light fixtures to give our kitchen the upgraded look we wanted. Sean the installer was meticulous in his work.
Let’s Face It. My best decision ever. I upgraded my cabinets with the intention of staying in my home. Several months later I moved! My kitchen upgrade made the difference in selling my home with ease! Fresh, clean cabinets and new drawers. I added extensions to my drawers, as well. My new home can use an upgrade in my kitchen. With the ease of Let’s Face It - this company would be my choice. In addition there were no subcontractor’s doing the installation. Quality, good pricing and easy transformation a great addition for any home.
Let’s Face It was terrific to work with and our kitchen turned out even better than our expectations. Don’t be fooled by the refacing from Home Depot or those other mass advertised companies that sub the work to random people. Let’s Face It works with you to understand your needs, budget, and taste. They educated us on the options and used high quality materials and quality workmanship to get the job done. We always get compliments on how nice our kitchen looks.
The experience from sales to installation was stellar. Many years later we still get complaints from friends and family on our kitchen remodel. Let’s Face It went above and beyond our expectations’n
Let’s Face It provided me excellent service at the best price I was able to find. My cabinet re-facing was fast, efficient and very clean! Also love the new faces! Great job Let’s Face It!!!
I would highly recommend Let's Face It. They were efficient and highly professional to work with on my kitchen. Start to finish everything went well from Vince who came on the initial visit and gave me great pointers and suggestions to Sean who did the cabinet work to Ken who installed my backsplash and to Barbara in the office taking my calls. The electrical and granite people they recommended were also great. Give them a call.
Definitely use them! I had cabinets redone in the whole house. The salesperson came to my home and showed me several options. The installer was very professional and exceeded my expectations. Communication with the office was great too.
Meticulous installation of high-quality materials. I'm thrilled with the major facelift for my kitchen at a fraction of the price and waste of a needless gut renovation!
Let’s Face It beautifully elevated our old builder’s grade kitchen in 2018!In one week we went from our 1990 era oak cabinets, hardware, outdated laminate countertops and no backsplash to a high end, modern look complete with crown moldings and trim. They even created a custom cabinet for our small butler’s pantry area.We worked with LFI designer, Vince, who came to our home with samples and great advice on how to incorporate a new look kitchen into the rest of our personal home style. There was never any pressure to sign any contracts to work with LFI either.Our contractor, ...
We had a great kitchen layout with high-quality wood cabinets, but we wanted a fresh, updated look. That’s when we met Beth at Let’s Face It. She introduced us to the idea of painting our existing cabinets and replacing the doors, drawers, and hardware—a solution that completely transformed our kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a full renovation. The process was quick, and the installer did an excellent job. Our friends often compliment our “new” kitchen and are amazed to learn that we simply updated the doors and drawers. We highly recommend Let’s Face It!
We are really happy with the work and the transformation of our kitchen. Rich did excellent work. Thanks to all for making it happen and for stepping up when things went awry on the order. I will definitely recommend your company and am in a position to do so with clients.
