How To Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets

You can reface your existing kitchen cabinets yourself and save thousands of dollars. Here's how to do it.

Tools you will need:
• tape measure• 180 and 220 grit sandpaper or sanding block • razor knife • scissors for RTF veneer or tin snips for wood veneer • tack cloth • hammer • self-adhesive applicator or windshield scraper • 4" straight-edge or putty knife • adhesive spray or varnish • carpenter's glue • drill • touch-up kit (optional) • screwdrivers: flathead and Phillips • miter box & saw for moldings• finish nails for molding

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[3578lehcar]

I don't want use the measurements from my old doors because doors have big spaces between them I want doors that are closer together what do I do?

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

Every door is custom made to your measurements, so feel free to order any size you require.  You will need to order hinges that will work with your new sizes if they are hidden hinges.

[Mark Bartlett]

i really love the 1980s style of video you have. Even the tape hiss... and cheesy "great jahb [job]"

Only kidding. Sorry .. :)

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

LOL thanks.

[shamrock4500]

1. instead of having to clean everything in the cupboards, take everything out, what a mess sanding makes.

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

That's always a good idea. Thanks for pointing it out.

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

I'm not sure what you mean about the "high human" contact areas. That is usually the doors and drawer fronts. The actuall box of the cabinet hardly ever gets touched except when cleaning. The latest veneers have the same finish and durability as the doors, which is the same as any high-end kitchen cabinet. Since you are trying to remove the veneer, I'm assuming this job was done with inferior materials. I'm sorry you are stuggling with this.

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

Yes, PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) Veneers will stick to a melamine surface as long as there is no greasy residue. So clean the surface with something non abrasive that cuts through grease such as Dawn Dish washing liquid. Do not over saturate the cabinets and allow to dry completely before applying the veneer.

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

Thank you, Melanie. We've added "Tools you will need" in the About section.

[melanie soriano]

Can you write a "things you will need" list in your about section?

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

Self-adhesive veneer typically runs between $80 - $110 per 2X8 sheet. Expect to buy one sheet for 10 door and drawer front openings.

You can visit our site to check the latest pricing.

Thanks for asking :-)

[CabinetDoorsDepot]

It depends. If you used our permanent veneer or another good quality veneer and applied it properly, the answer is yes. If the veneer you have is loose and peeling, then you should remove it and prep the cabinet faces, including spraying them with a light coat of laquer before you apply our self-adhesive veneer.

Thanks for asking :-)