Paint My Cabinets, Reface Them, Or Learn To Do Them Myself?

So many people are staying in their houses to ride out the down real estate market. One thing many of our clients are asking for is to get their kitchen cabinets redone. There are a variety of options out there when you look at changing them. Our new website www.fauxagoodtime.com offers cabinet refinishing video training for the do it yourselfer. These videos are extremely detailed and will show step by step how to refinish your cabinets and what tools and products are involved. As compared to the thousands you can pay for a new set (of cabinets, you silly), or to have them refaced, the online classes cost between $70 and $180 dollars. The "classes with kit" option includes the actual tools you would need to complete the job. The only other thing you would need are a few extra sundries (plastic drop cloths, brushes, etc.) and paint. Primetime is a great option because it serves as a paint and primer all in one. These extra supplies and paint will run the ambitious do it yourselfer around $100 to $150 on average. So, now you can take the training at $180, get the kit with tools and sample stuff, and buy your products and sundries - all for about $300! For more information definitely email me at thefauxguy@gmail.com.

A price comparison of new cabinets, refacing, refinishing, and training

There is so much information out there about everything. Finding good credible, reliable, and honest insight is tough. With regards to the options for kitchen cabinets it is high time that somebody cleared the air. Here's the deal.

New Cabinets
-Creates a huge mess
-Installation can take a long time
-Good only if your existing cabinets are way, way too far gone
-Costs $25,000 on the low end and goes much higher from there

Cabinet Refacing
-Provides a "cheap" alternative to getting new cabinets
-Can take a while to get installed
-Cost is usually between $12,000 and $20,000, but can go up from there

Cabinet Refinishing
-Little mess
-Projects are usually finished in 4 to 6 days
-Uses existing cabinet base
-Investment of only $3,000 to $5,000 for most kitchens

Cabinet Refinishing Class
-Same benefits as cabinet refinishing
-Can use finishes you learn to also transform kitchen vanities and furniture
-With Mojo Faux Finishes, total cost for class + supplies is only between $600 and $800!

As you can tell I am a fan of cabinet refinishing. For more info call or email us!

Latest custom cabinet refinishing work - Check this out!

Here is a new set of cabinets we finished last week. You gotta love this stuff.

New cabinets versus refacing versus custom cabinet refinishing. A true comparison

People looking to update their kitchens know that choosing the right option for their cabinets can be challenging. If you have talked with a salesperson from a home improvement store you have probably heard it all. Some say that you can't paint certain types of cabinets. Others will tell you that products will peel. The fact is that most of this is said with the purpose of getting the sale. That being said, I want to dispel some of the myths and provide some clear, concise, and honest information for you readers.

Myth 1 - You can't refinish melamine, laminate, or press board cabinets.

The Truth - You can definitely refinish cabinets. In fact, some of the best looks we have achieved have been on non-wood surfaces. It all depends on using the right products and applying the correct techniques.


Myth 2 - You have to spend a lot to get the look you want.

The Truth - No way! Custom cabinet refinishing is about 12% to 8% the cost of new cabinets and usually 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of cabinet refacing. One of our clients was quoted over $60,000 for a new set of cabinets. We refinished them for under $6,000. Wowww!!!!


What all of this comes down to is you have to hire people who know what they are doing. Cabinet refinishing with paints and glazes is certainly where it's at. Email us with questions or for more information.