Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinets

Many people love the look of authentic wood cabinetry, but don’t have the budget for it. Wood veneer is a cost-efficient alternative that can be placed over your existing cabinetry for just the look you’re going for. Here are ideas to help you decide if wood veneer is the right choice for your kitchen.

Costs

One piece of veneer suitable for refacing an average-sized cabinet (24”x 24”) will run you about $15.59 at your local home improvement store. The bigger the cabinet, the higher the price, but the total will still be much cheaper than buying entirely new cabinets.

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• Kitchen Cabinets
• Bathroom Cabinets
• Kitchen Remodeling

Durability

While more durable than laminates or thermofoil, wood veneers won’t be quite as durable as actual wood cabinets. They tend to lift and crack after a certain period of time but can be repaired when this happens.

Maintenance

It’s important to note that often times, wood veneer will expand when it gets wet and can’t return to its original size and shape once it’s dry. Therefore, only use a slightly damp sponge or rag while cleaning.

1. Use mild dish soap and water for daily maintenance.
2. For stains and spills, use a non-abrasive cleaner like Murphy’s Oil Soap or homemade products made from baking soda and water.

Materials

• Walnut Kitchen Cabinets
• Oak Kitchen Cabinets
• Maple Kitchen Cabinets
• Mahogany Kitchen Cabinets
• Hickory Kitchen Cabinets
• Cherry Kitchen Cabinets

References

• Face Your Kitchen
• eHow

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