Cabinet Refacing in Coto de Caza, CA

February 3, 2025

Cabinet Refacing Project in Orange County, CA

This cabinet refacing project in Orange County, CA, resulted in a great transformation for this space without changing the footprint of the kitchen. Unlike new custom cabinets, cabinet refacing can be done independently of the floors and the countertop, requiring very little to zero work after the cabinets. You may need only a little touch-up paint.

With our cabinet refacing services, we work with your existing cabinets to bring them back to life. All the old doors and hinges, drawers and glides, and moldings are removed. At this point, many modifications can be made to customize your space to reflect your preferences.

Location: Whitehollow, Coto de Caza, CA

Project Type: Cabinet Refacing

Modifications

Converted two doors under the built-in microwave to a bank of four tall drawers
Changed the four-drawer bank left of the stove to a three-drawer bank
Converted two doors/drawers under the cooktop to two three-drawer banks
Replaced the waste system with a Rev-A-Shelf unit and moved it to a more convenient location
Converted the space from the old waste system to a four-drawer bank
Replaced two improvised cabinets on either side of the wine fridge with new cabinets
Cleaned up and covered the storage area over the hood with doors
Replaced barely functional pantry storage with efficient roll-out drawers

Refacing Process

Once these modifications are completed, the cabinets are prepared for refacing. With plastic barriers in place and dust extraction systems running, your cabinets are sanded to create an appropriate surface for the best adhesion. Laminates or veneers are then adhered to your cabinets, trimmed and filed by hand to completely encapsulate the outer surfaces.

The list of materials available for refacing is vast, including everything from high-tech super matte 3D laminates to real wood veneers.

Materials & Techniques

Thermofoil: Supermatte thermofoil with a very low sheen and velvety feel
Hardware: Blum with Blumotion hinges and glides
Drawer Boxes: 12mm Baltic birch plywood with dovetailed joinery

Final Touches

After the refacing is complete:

✔ New moldings are installed, often upgraded to match the new door style.
✔ New dovetailed drawer boxes are installed on undermount soft-close glides.
✔ Doors are hung with soft-close hinges for smooth functionality.
✔ After making final adjustments, new cabinet hardware is installed.
✔ The work area is cleaned up, leaving a polished and refreshed kitchen.

Total Project Time: 4-5 days

This cabinet refacing project in Whitehollow, Coto de Caza, CA, brought new life to an existing kitchen with efficient storage, improved aesthetics, and enhanced functionality—all without altering the original kitchen layout.