Can I Reface My Kitchen Cabinets?

With cabinet refacing, it doesn’t matter how badly outdated or dingy the doors and drawer fronts are. All that matters is that the cabinets and drawer boxes are in sound condition and free of any serious damage. Your cabinets may look good from the outside, but make sure you check the inside for damages too. Here are a few quick steps to check if your cabinets can be refaced:

1. Check inside each cabinet for cracked side panels or loose bottoms.
2. Be sure all upper cabinets are securely fastened to the walls, and to each other.
3. Check base cabinets for water damage, especially under the sink. .
4. Cabinet face frames, if any, must be firmly attached to the cabinets.
5. All fixed shelves should be securely attached and not cracked, loose or warped.
6. Drawers must roll smoothly, open fully and close completely. Remove them from the cabinets and inspect their structural integrity. Drawer bottoms must be secured within the drawer box and not cracked or sagging. If necessary, order new cabinet drawer boxes.
7. Check the slides for loose or missing fasteners, and damaged or worn-out parts.
8. Check for bad odors.