If you want to update your
kitchen, cabinet refacing can
save you thousands.
In most cases, we can expertly reface your existing cabinets and no one but you will know they’re not new! And that’s not the only benefit to refacing kitchen cabinets instead of buying new.
How much can you save if you go for kitchen cabinet refacing over buying new kitchen cabinets?
The cost of new kitchen cabinets depends on a number of factors: whether they’re store-bought or custom-made, size of kitchen, choice of door and drawer front materials, and the number of accessories. On top of the price of the cabinets, there is the installation cost, which can be as much as or even more than the cabinets.
To give you a general idea of the savings, kitchen cabinet refacing can be done for about 20-25% of the cost of new kitchen cabinets. Think of what you can do with the money you save—like taking a nice vacation or two!
If your kitchen cabinet framework is in good condition, refacing and adding other enhancements can give you the look and functionality of a new kitchen. The framework stays while the fronts and hardware are replaced.
Our customers choose cabinet refacing when they want a different style of door to modernize the kitchen or when they want to lighten up cabinets that have a dark stain. It’s a cost-effective, relatively easy way to freshen up your home and make it more comfortable for you and your family.
When you choose refacing, you have a lot of flexibility in terms of what your kitchen will look like. We have years of experience in refacing and altering kitchen cabinets, and will work closely with you to help you bring your vision to life.
You decided to reface your kitchen cabinets because you want a different style, a lighter stain tone, or your existing doors and drawers are old and dilapidated. The overall look and feel of your kitchen comes from the door and drawer style.
Some of the different styles are:
Shaker. Currently, this is the most popular style. Five-piece shaker style doors will typically have a maple frame and an MDF centre. Using an MDF centre instead of solid wood brings the cost down and reduces warping. The popularity of this style is due to the fact that it can work with both traditional and contemporary looks. People commonly replace their existing MDF cabinets with maple.
Arch (cathedral or roman). This is a classic look for wood cabinet doors. The options are either cathedral (single top arch) or roman (top and bottom arches). This is a great option if you are unhappy with the current amber or gold-tone stain colour, and would prefer a lighter colour.
Raised panel. In this style, the profile of the centre panels can be simple or complex, depending on your preference. Raised panel doors are typically used to get a more traditional or formal look.
MDF (medium density fibreboard). MDF doors and drawers are a very versatile and cost-effective option. They can be manufactured in a flat, shaker, or raised panel style and, similar to solid wood, they can be painted or stained.
We order the drawers and doors from a manufacturer. You can also choose to have different styles/types of glass installed. Once manufactured, they go to our spray shop where your choice of finish is applied, and then they’re ready to be installed in your kitchen.
For the rest of the kitchen cabinets, we set up a temporary spray booth around the cabinetry. This allows us to spray the cabinets without getting stain or paint on anything else. We use paper and plastic to completely protect your countertops and backsplash.
We also use a portable on-site exhaust to create a negative pressure booth. This helps eliminate fumes and atomized paint inside the on-site booth and stops anything from escaping.
The shell/bones, doors, and drawers all get filled where needed, sanded, and degreased before any spray work is done. We do everything required for your kitchen cabinets, like installing soft-close hinges, replacing glass doors, replacing handles/pulls, and making minor alterations to cabinets.
Whether we’re working in your home or in our spray shop, our focus is providing the highest quality refacing for your kitchen cabinets. To ensure consistent quality in all our projects, we never use subcontractors because we can’t guarantee that their work will meet our high standards. Our team is highly experienced and has worked together for years. Yes, we’re perfectionists!
We can handle any and all of the following for you:
From start to finish, Travis and his crew have been friendly, professional, well organized, hard working, and have made a pleasurable experience. It could not have gone smoother. We will call them again in the future. We truly recommend this company. You will not be disappointed. Thanks guys for a well job done!! – Sandra M.
I was thrilled with Burst of Colour. They did a wonderful job resurfacing my cupboards and changing the hardware. They were so neat and tidy, taping off diligently, and paid such attention to detail. Also Travis is the best communicator, always returning calls ASAP. Highly recommend. — Candace Allan
I would like to thank Travis and his team at A Burst of Colour for the exceptional job they did on my cabinets and trim. The job was completed in a timely manner and the results were first-class. The job site was left clean and the guys were quite professional. I would definitely use A Burst of Colour in the future. — Corry Koski
