Cabinet Refacing: Veneer and Edge Banding

Two excellent cabinet re-facing products are wood veneer and edge banding. While you can hire someone to re-face your cabinets, the avid do it yourself homeowner should be able to achieve professional results with these materials. The process is pretty straightforward, you’ll save a lot of money, and you’ll avoid the stress of remodeling, while still achieving the look and feel of brand new cabinets. It’s clear why wood veneer is a very popular choice when it comes to updating cabinetry. Veneer is not just a covering with the look of wood. There is nothing “faux” about it. It is … Continue reading

Cabinet Re-facing: Crown Molding and Trim

A great way to change the look of your cabinetry is to remove existing trim where possible to achieve cleaner lines, or to add trim or crown molding to plain cabinets to give them a high end, custom feel. To remove existing trim, it is important to discover how it was applied and if it can be removed without damaging cabinetry. If so, remove it carefully, remove any glue that may have been used, and sand the area smooth. There will be a difference in the color of the wood where the trim previously was. You may end up having … Continue reading