Has anyone here had your cabinets refaced?

[Big A]

I started the process of stripping and staining our existing cabinets, and soon realized that I have no desire to finish the project myself. Partially because of the amount of time/labor involved, but also because it felt like pissing up a rope working on the "cheap" spec home cabinets from the 80's.

The long-term plan is to sell this house in another 5 years or so, so I don't know that a full-on remodel would be the most cost-effective route, and in reading about refacing, this looks like it might fit the bill, assuming that the end-result won't look cheap or off-putting to potential buyers. Basically, if it's good enough for us to live with, it'll be fine to sell.

Anyone here have any first-hand experience with the end result that they can share?

[GeorgeG.]

Doesn't Home Depot sell a gel stain that doesn't require extensive sanding? I think all you do is scuff the surface a little.

[Gasser64]

Rustoleum kit

[CWO]

Rustoleum

Super time consuming because of all the surfaces, coats, and drying time. Very easy though.

Top is before, bottom is after

[Z06killinsbf]

What color did you use? Or is it just a dark and light kit?

[CWO]

pretty sure its Espresso

they have several colors if I recall

[lincolnboy]

Doesn't Home Depot sell a gel stain that doesn't require extensive sanding? I think all you do is scuff the surface a little.

What we used. Was also in the stripping process and gave up. Have someone else finish and redomodel the bathroom. Stripping is a pain using that gel. It just the time to take blading off the paint.

[lincolnboy]

This is a gel stain we plan on using on ours.

[black50]

This is a gel stain we plan on using on ours.

Best shit ever

If you are a beginner then I highly recommend using gel stain

[Gasser64]

Rustoleum

Super time consuming because of all the surfaces, coats, and drying time. Very easy though.

Top is before, bottom is after

How long would you say that it took you to finish the job?

[Big A]

I appreciate the advice/experience, but I've pretty much decided that I don't want to lift another finger on this particular project, and will likely farm out a lot of the work to be done in the bathrooms too. If these were decent cabinets and a house we'll be in for a while, I might still tackle it myself, but my time is worth more to me at the moment.

[BMCSean]

How long would you say that it took you to finish the job?

2-3 hours tops.

[mstng86]

the sanding is minimal when using the gel stain. pretty sure we used the same stain lincolngirl posted.

[Gasser64]

I'm starting to think Rustoleum is an excellent company.

[lincolnboy]

Just to add to this thread. Where are places to get knob besides HD and Lowes