How Cabinet Refacing Can Be a Sustainable & Cost-Effective Option for Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodeling
Floor-to-ceiling kitchen remodels call for the complete transformation of the cooking space, including cabinetry. However, removing your existing kitchen cabinets is not only time consuming and expensive, but it can also do the environment more harm than good. So, how can you upgrade the look of your cabinets and design an eco-friendly kitchen at the same time? One popular alternative that the pros at Dreamstyle Remodeling proudly offer is cabinet refacing.
Below, we highlight what makes cabinet refacing a sustainable and cost-effective option for any kitchen remodel. But first, let’s answer one pertinent question:
What Is Cabinet Refacing?
Because cabinetry is often the first aspect of a kitchen houseguests notice, it comes as no surprise that they tend to be the one part of a kitchen homeowners wish to upgrade most. However, many cabinets that are removed during a kitchen remodel are still structurally sound. So, instead of removing and scrapping your cabinets, which may still function properly, you can opt to reface them. Cabinet refacing refers to replacing the skins (or veneers) on the cabinet. Generally during cabinet refacing, the cabinet doors, hinges, and hardware are replaced as well.
Now, let’s consider how cabinet refacing is a sustainable and cost-effective choice when remodeling a kitchen. Cabinet refacing:
Contributes to Reduced Waste
Many cabinets are made using medium-density fiberboard (MDF), which contains formaldehyde, a hazardous material. When cabinets are replaced during a kitchen remodel, they oftentimes end up at landfills, where they can have adverse effects on the environment. By opting to reface your existing cabinets, you can do your part in reducing the number of cabinets headed to landfills.
Helps to Preserve Our Trees
Wood is a key material used in the manufacturing of cabinets. To supply the lumber needed for making cabinets, trees must cut down. Because the cabinet refacing process involves updating existing cabinets, it eliminates the need for extra lumber and in turn helps keep trees rooted in the ground.
Puts Money Back Into Your Wallet
Replacing your cabinets can grow expensive quickly, making an already costly kitchen remodel even more so. If your existing cabinets are still in good shape and you’re happy with where they’re situated in your kitchen, you may want to consider cabinet refacing. Refacing can be up to half the cost of a cabinet replacement and, when done right, can look just as gorgeous as new products.
Together, We Can Make Your Kitchen Remodel Eco-Friendly
If you’re looking to take a more environmentally friendly approach to your kitchen remodeling project, Dreamstyle Remodeling is happy to help. During a no-obligation consultation, we’ll determine if your cabinet boxes are structurally sound and walk you through the many colors, finishes, and styles we offer. If your existing cabinets are still in good working shape, our team of experienced technicians can reface them with the aesthetic elements of your choosing. Contact us today to learn more about our cabinet refacing services as well as our comprehensive kitchen remodeling offerings.
