Cabinet Refacing in Mableton, GA
Inspect drawer loads, door alignment in the actual Mableton property before choosing the cabinet refacing scope; neighboring homes do not establish the condition or layout here. Mableton Cabinet Shop removes only the visible surfaces, leaving the underlying structure intact so your kitchen remains usable through most of the process.
- Itemized written quotes
- Measured before ordering
- Semi-custom to full custom
About our cabinet refacing
Unlike full replacement that requires removing boxes, relocating plumbing, and waiting weeks for new units, refacing keeps your sink, range, and countertops in place. The work is focused, precise, and designed for families who need to live in their home while it improves. Call to schedule a design visit and see if your existing boxes are suitable.
Why Mableton Cabinet Shop
How We Work
One conversation in your home, one measure, one written quote, then an install date.
What stays usable during refacing
During cabinet refacing, the boxes remain fixed to the wall and floor. That means your sink continues to function, the stove stays connected, and the countertop remains untouched. You can still wash dishes, prepare meals, and run the dishwasher without interruption. Only the doors, drawer fronts, and veneer on the box faces are removed and replaced. The hardware, knobs, pulls, hinges, and slides, is also replaced, but the underlying box structure, including any pull-out shelves, trash units, or lazy susans, stays in place.
This is not a cosmetic touch-up. It's a full transformation of the visible surfaces while preserving the functional core. The result is a kitchen that looks new without the disruption of demolition, dust, or the loss of essential utilities. For a Mableton homeowner considering what stays usable during refacing, start with the measured layout and selected products as measured in the existing room rather than assumptions about local housing age or resale expectations.
The veneer day
The most disruptive part of refacing is the day the veneer is applied directly to the box faces. This is when the existing laminate or painted surface is sanded down, and a thin layer of real wood veneer is glued on in place. The process releases a mild resin odor and fine dust, which is contained with plastic barriers and HEPA filtration. It typically takes one full day, and it's the only time the room is off-limits to residents.
Before this day, all countertops, appliances, and open shelving are covered. The cabinets are stripped of doors and drawers, and the box fronts are prepped. After the veneer is applied and dried, the room is cleaned thoroughly. The rest of the job, hanging new doors, installing new drawer fronts, and adding crown molding or light rail, is done with minimal disturbance. Most homeowners plan to spend this day elsewhere, but they return to a kitchen where the sink still works, the fridge is full, and the coffee maker is untouched.
Days, not weeks
Ask which supplier instructions and site constraints govern the measured layout and selected products for this Mableton project, and record the agreed dimensions or dates instead of using an unsupported standard allowance; review this point in the days, not weeks discussion. Request the responding provider’s proposed refacing schedule after it confirms the selected fronts, fabrication needs, availability and installation scope for this Mableton kitchen. The design visit and order placement take the same time, but there is no factory lead time for boxes because none are ordered. The new doors and drawer fronts are pre-built to match your chosen style, shaker, slab, or raised panel, in maple, white oak, or painted MDF, and arrive ready to hang.
Agree the actual start date after the provider confirms delivery, access and installation readiness. The old fronts are removed, the veneer is applied, and the new components are hung and adjusted. Ask when the provider expects the kitchen to be usable and what work or inspections might affect that date. Confirm whether countertop, box-repair, wall-preparation or related trade work remains in the proposed refacing scope; retaining boxes does not eliminate every dependency. For homeowners in Cobb County who want a new look without a new timeline, compare the actual refacing proposal with replacement options using the same confirmed scope and schedule.
When refacing is not worth it
Refacing works only if the existing boxes are structurally sound. For cabinet refacing in Mableton, compare the proposed product specifications, support requirements and exposure limits for the measured layout and selected products before selecting the assembly. When evaluating when refacing is not worth it, request the specific Mableton project product sheet and check its stated limitations against the measured layout and selected products; the material or finish name alone is not proof of performance. For the when refacing is not worth it discussion in Mableton, ask the responding provider to identify what it offers for cabinet refacing, who is responsible for this part of the work and what its written proposal includes. If the boxes pass, refacing is the right choice.
It also doesn't work if you're changing the layout. Adding a pantry, moving a sink, or converting an open-concept island requires new boxes. Refacing preserves the existing footprint. If you want to add undermount slides, dovetail drawers, or glass door inserts, those upgrades are possible only if the existing box hardware is compatible. If the boxes are outdated or incompatible, full replacement remains the better path. The design visit confirms which path is right for your home.
Cabinet refacing cost in Mableton
Cabinet refacing cost depends on the number of doors and drawers, the wood species or finish, and the complexity of the door style. For cabinet refacing in Mableton, ask for a current written quote that separates the selected products, installation and related work when discussing cabinet refacing cost in mableton, including the inclusions and exclusions for this part of the proposal. A simple slab door in painted MDF sits at the lower end, while a full-overlay raised panel in stained white oak or walnut moves toward the higher end.
Hardware choices affect the price: soft-close hinges and undermount drawer slides are standard on every job, but custom pulls or concealed hinges carry additional cost. Crown molding, light rail, and toe kick are added as needed, based on the existing profile. Glass door inserts and under-cabinet lighting are optional upgrades that increase the total.
Demolition and disposal of old fronts are included. There is no charge for wall repair because the boxes remain. These are estimates for cabinet refacing in Mableton, GA, subject to change, and the written quote after the field measure sets the final price.
The same kitchen, refaced
BeforeAfterThe process
From first call to installed cabinets
Four steps, and you make a decision at the end of each one before the next begins.
Call or send the form
We call back, talk through the room and what you want from it, and set a time to visit.
Measure and design
A field measure, then a layout with door style, finish and hardware you can see before you commit.
Written quote and order
An itemized quote with the lead time on it. Cabinets are ordered against the measured drawing once you sign.
Delivery and install
Boxes are checked on arrival, set level and scribed to the walls, doors adjusted, then a walk-through with you.
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Cabinet Refacing: Common Questions
Can I still use my kitchen while you're working?
Yes. You can use your sink, stove, and countertops throughout most of the process. The only day you'll need to avoid the kitchen is when the veneer is applied to the box faces, usually one full day. For the can i still use my kitchen while you're working discussion in Mableton, ask the responding provider to identify what it offers for cabinet refacing, who is responsible for this part of the work and what its written proposal includes.
Do you replace the cabinet boxes?
No. Refacing keeps the existing boxes if they are structurally sound. For the do you replace the cabinet boxes discussion in Mableton, ask the responding provider to identify what it offers for cabinet refacing, who is responsible for this part of the work and what its written proposal includes. Check how the selected assembly is rated for the measured layout and selected products in the Mableton room, including the stated care and installation requirements, rather than assuming a universal material advantage. The design visit determines which option is right for your home.
How long does the whole job take?
From design visit to finish, refacing takes five to seven days. For the how long does the whole job take discussion in Mableton, ask the responding provider to identify what it offers for cabinet refacing, who is responsible for this part of the work and what its written proposal includes. New doors and fronts arrive ready to hang, and installation finishes in three to four days. Your kitchen is fully usable again by day five.
What wood species do you offer for refacing?
Ask whether the supplier can provide painted MDF, maple, white oak, rift-sawn oak, walnut, and hickory. All are available in full-overlay, inset, or slab styles. The veneer is applied directly to the existing box faces, so the grain and texture match the door style you choose. For cabinet refacing in Mableton, compare the proposed product specifications, support requirements and exposure limits for finish care before selecting the assembly.
Do you install new hardware?
Yes. Soft-close hinges and undermount drawer slides are standard on every refacing job. Knobs and pulls are selected during the design visit and installed with the new fronts. Confirm whether the responding provider can address the measured layout and selected products for cabinet refacing in Mableton, and ask who supplies, checks and carries out the related work. No old hardware is reused.
What if my cabinets have water damage?
Water damage in the box structure disqualifies refacing. Check how the selected assembly is rated for the measured layout and selected products in the Mableton room, including the stated care and installation requirements, rather than assuming a universal material advantage; review this point in the what if my cabinets have water damage discussion. If the damage is limited to the front surface, refacing still works. For the what if my cabinets have water damage discussion in Mableton, ask the responding provider to identify what it offers for cabinet refacing, who is responsible for this part of the work and what its written proposal includes. The design visit includes a full structural assessment.
Can you add a pantry or change the layout?
No. Refacing preserves the existing cabinet footprint. Adding a tall pantry, moving a sink, or converting an island requires new boxes and full replacement. Refacing is for homeowners who want to keep their layout but update the look. The design visit confirms whether your goals match the scope.
What does the written quote include?
The written quote itemizes every door and drawer by size, material, and finish. It lists all hardware, moldings, and optional upgrades. It includes demolition, disposal, and installation. The quote is the final price unless the scope changes after the design visit.
Talk to us about cabinet refacing
Tell us about the room, in Mableton or anywhere in the service area, and we call back to set up a visit.
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