Answering Your Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling Questions
Learn why we’re the best alternative to standard kitchen cabinet refacing, and the best in InSET custom cabinets.
Are you tired of the look and feel of your existing kitchen cabinets?
Do you dream of a new kitchen, yet dread the idea of a kitchen rip-out?
Are you hoping to express your design ideas and personal sense of style?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, you’ve come to the right place!
kitchen cabinet FAQs
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Solid wood face frames, instead of easily damaged wood veneer or formica.
The veneer applied to cabinet face frames during standard refacing is just 1/32" thick.
It can delaminate or be damaged easily. Our approach gives your existing cabinets an entirely new, 3/4" thick face frame that we install directly over the old face frame. Unlike wood veneer, our face frames will never delaminate, tear, or crack from impact damage.
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Modern cabinets are still made the same way as existing cabinets, and most dated kitchens we see have nicer cabinets in them than brand-new stock cabinets.
If your kitchen layout is functional, then throwing out your cabinets is throwing out money! New cabinets do not inherently give you a better value than custom components built over your existing foundation.
Many new cabinets are made with imported fiber-board and inferior hardware to cut costs. We believe in investing in high quality components and a meticulous installation, rather than replacing your structurally sound and valuable cabinet boxes.
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Our unique process utilizes ¾” solid wood frames, custom made for your kitchen, not strips cut on a saw in your garage.
Other options may refer to solid wood, or wood strips - and that will be 1/4" thick material, not 3/4" thick custom frames.
Solid wood that is only 1/4" thick can only be nailed or stapled on through their face, and will be prone to splitting easily. If plywood is used the edge inside the opening is often left untreated, resulting in an unattractive seam right when you open the door.
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Yes! During our standard kitchen projects, we can safely and easily replace sink cabinet floors that have been water damaged with new 3/4” double laminate plywood. See our blog post to learn more!
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In many of our kitchen projects, we are now modifying the kitchen desk area to either a new custom pantry or beverage station to better re-purpose this space. Read more on our blog post to see other ideas!
