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You can contact us at hello@myfrontandcenter.com and we’ll help you locate a Pro in your area. We are currently building our network of Front + Center® Pros, so if you know an independent contractor interested in learning Refacing, please encourage them to contact us to get exclusive pricing, tools and Refacing training.

• Style: With Refinishing/Painting, you keep existing cabinet doors so you are limited to the current style of the doors. With Refacing, all doors and drawer fronts are replaced, giving you many new style options.
• Durability: Front + Center®’s engineered finish is 6 times thicker than paint for superior durability, cleanability, and longevity.
• Installation: You can expect the prep work for paint and Refacing to be similar, but Refacing requires less labor overall and there is no cure time, so the kitchen will be available for immediate use. Additionally, Front + Center® doesn’t use any VOCs or hazardous materials in our engineered Fronts + Refacing Supplies.

The length of your project depends on your installer, the size of your kitchen, and scope of your project, but most Refacing projects take 1-4 days to complete. The full process from the initial meeting with a Pro through installation generally takes 4-6 weeks, depending on the Pro’s availability.

One of the reasons Refacing projects can be completed so quickly is because there are not major changes to the layout of the existing cabinets. Leaving existing plumbing, electrical, and gas lines in place also helps avoid unexpected costs and delays. If you’re looking to add a few extra cabinets for more storage, that kitchen island you’ve always wanted or have any damaged cabinet boxes—don’t worry! Most Refacing professionals can provide new boxes and accessories as needed in your project.

Yes! With Refacing, your existing cabinet boxes are reused, which keeps them out of landfills. Reusing your cabinet boxes also eliminates the materials needed to produce new ones and the emissions that go along with building and transporting them. Additionally, Front + Center® doesn’t use any VOCs in our engineered Fronts + Refacing Supplies.

If you like the existing layout of your kitchen and your existing cabinets are structurally sound and in good condition, then Refacing may be a good option for your kitchen.

When you consider the different options for updating a kitchen, you’ll find the cost of Refacing to be a nice middle of the road choice. For homeowners, most projects tend to be in the $10K-$15K range, not including appliances, countertops, flooring, etc., but total cost depends on the size of the kitchen and scope of the project. When compared to a full remodel, which can run $35K-$75K+, Refacing can be a much more accessible and budget-friendly option.

Refacing is a kitchen cabinet makeover. All visible parts of the cabinet are updated. Doors and drawer fronts are removed and replaced, so are hinges and hardware. All visible exterior surfaces are covered. Because the existing cabinet boxes stay in place, projects are usually simplified, without the time, mess and stress of renovating or refinishing.