Refacing kitchen cabinets

Hi All, what is the process for refacing kitchen cabinets? Currently we have plain white Formica doors,looking for a change.
Thouhgts

 

I think it's typically putting something like formica over wood, not sure whether it works with what you have. I think handyone used to be a refacer, hang tight and I think he'll be able to set you straight.

 

Post a picture of the style of doors you have so we can see what issues you may be facing.

 

Pretty basic white Formica cabinets,I'll try a pic and see what happens.

 

Mobile home?
Main reason I ask is what's on the walls behind it.
If it was mine I'd be looking into replacing them not resurfacing them.
Look like really basic Ikea style cabinets.

 

The ideal cabinets for refacing are traditional face frame cabinets, 1-1/2" rails and stiles and 3" middle stiles if any.
It looks like you don't need refacing, just new doors and drawer fronts. A good choice for the doors would be a raised panel roman arch for the uppers and square raised panels for the base cabinets. I like plain slab drawer fronts with edge profile same as doors.

I would recommend you keep the new doors white, the new style of door and hardware will make a huge difference.

Measuring for this job is going to be difficult, especially if the hinges are attached directly into the cabinet sides using dowel inserts. Please post a picture of the hinges.

 

Joe, if that was a MH wall there would/should be a strip every 4' to hide the seams since they don't tape/mud them on MHs.

 

I am in the same situation with a client, now. They have a small kitchen with thermafoil cabinets. His intention was to paint the cabinet carcasses and have new doors made. I explained it would be a crapshoot to have the paint adhere properly long term on the thermafoil, and he'd almost never find doors that would accent properly. I had cabinets designed yesterday that go all the way to the ceiling (less for crown), giving 12" more upper space, and I think they will be pleased with the complete replacement. The cost is a little more, but the end product will shout it out.

Not sure how large, nor how many cabinets you have. Do you plan on countertop replacement as well?

 

It's not a MH but a condo in SW FL. built in 1992 or so appears to be original standard contractor grade,as for counter top replacement should that be done first?