Cabinet Refacing or Refinishing for Cost Effective Cabinets. How to reface cabinets from start to finish? Required Tools for this refinish kitchen cabinets Project 4-in-screwdriver Belt sander Clamps Cordless drill Drill bit set Dust mask Handsaw Hot melt glue gun Miter saw Paint scraper Paintbrush Putty knife Safety glasses Sanding block Self-centering drill bit Shop vacuum Table saw Tape measure. Start by removing the cabinet doors, drawers and all hardware. Flat-front doors and drawers are easily reface.
When all of the cabinets are ready for stain, use a paintbrush or rag to stain the inside edges and openings. With a variety of door species, colors, styles and designs to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect look for your kitchen. Step - Print the Measure Guide.
Our first step was to wash the cabinets. After scrubbing it really well, let it dry, and then started to sand it. Thankfully, Minwax only recommends a light sand before applying the stain. Refacing cabinets is a quick and easy way to change the look of your kitchen without the mess and expense of a complete remodeling.

Then replace the old doors and drawer fronts with new ones. Fill any gaps with filler and sand smooth. Glue adhesive-backed MDF veneer panels to bottoms and sides with spray adhesive.




