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What is
refacing?
The
exterior of your existing cabinet box is "covered" or refaced with a new
covering to match the all new doors and new drawer fronts. In addition new hinges
and handles are installed. Modern refacing provides a
"makeover" to create your dream kitchen at a surprisingly
low cost.
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What covers the cabinet box?
Kitchen Magic Refacers uses only genuine Oak, Birch, Cherry and other fine hardwoods for
timeless good looks and lasting quality. Today's new finishes also provide the durability and
wash ability
owners demand.
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How is it applied?
Kitchen Magic Refacers,
permanently secures prefinished hardwoods with hidden nails for
problem-free and long lasting beauty. Sadly,
most companies simply "glue" the material to the old surfaces. The glues today,
due to Ozone and health dangers, are water soluble. Steam, water and food preparation can
cause severe delamination or peeling of the "glued" surface. That's why
workmanship warranties (versus door warranties) are only 90 days to one year.
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What are doors made of?
Solid, genuine hardwood. OAK, CHERRY and
BIRCH and many other hard woods. NOT furniture core, particleboard, MDF (medium density
fiberboard), industrial grade wood or any not-so-cheap imitation.
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Can changes be made to my kichen design?
Kitchen Magic
Refacers
can add cabinets,
relocate cabinets, add roll out shelves, replace drawers, or move walls.
In addition, we can add outlets install recessed lights, and install dishwashers. Our Designers and Craftsman can give you the kitchen
you have always wanted, inexpensively! REFACING SAVES $1000'S OVER REPLACING!
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What are the pros and cons of refinishing or painting?
Refinishing and painting are cosmetic
approaches and do not provide durability and value, but both can cost just as much as refacing.
The biggest variables are preparation and suitability to the
process. Anybody can brush or spray paint on a cabinet or door. The
likelihood that paint will chip and peel off is very high. Proper
preparation costs exceed the cost to reface.
The same applies to
refinishing. An additional disadvantage of refinishing is that most doors have thin
wood veneers and imitation wood sides. The years of dirt, stains, and
water damage will show through new stain - especially, with a
lighter finish.
If your cabinets are suitable to either
process, the only way the cost is less is if the preparations are shortchanged. The labor cost
is too high and the results are poor and temporary.
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Is refacing cheaper than new cabinets?
Does refacing look as good as new?
The answer to both is a
definite YES! A number of national retailers would like you to believe kitchens only cost
$3,000 to $6,000. This is the bait. The fact
is that by the time you actually design all the parts needed for your
kitchen, add delivery, tax, countertops, carpentry, wall repairs,
painting, electrical and plumbing, their average cost will now be
$17,000. And that's with builder grade cabinets!
Refacing is 1/3 of the cost and looks better than new.
The second best reason to REFACE is that
your new kitchen will be COMPLETED IN
4 DAYS or less, not
weeks - AND without the mess!
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Is there a design or estimate fee?
No. Kitchen Magic designers
invest
their time and skills to help you meet your own kitchen needs at no charge.
We listen to owners to understand each person's
needs and wants (amazingly, even disinterested spouses offers
excellent input.) Our designers then measure, present samples, and
provide a no-obligation estimate.
It's easy, informative,
and accurate. Plus we show-up on time, install on time, and guarantee
your satisfaction!
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