If you decide to radically change the appearance of your kitchen, but are very limited in funds, then as an option you can simply replace the kitchen facades. To help you with this process, we will highlight the most popular façade materials and provide details on their installation.
Replacing the kitchen facade is one of the most interesting ways to change the interior
Replacement of facades - review of materials
Replacing kitchen facades will solve the problem of buying a new set - with the help of a new finish you will change the appearance of your kitchen without any problems. This process can be a very budget-friendly way to change a boring interior.
Replacing facades in the kitchen can occur due to damage to the old material, loss of its original appearance, or simply from the desire to change the decor
In general, the replacement of kitchen facades and countertops occurs for various reasons: intensive use, worn surfaces, damage to the kitchen set by active children, multiple traces of steam and splashes, peeling of the plastic base, etc. But in most cases, people are simply driven by a thirst for change. Replacing your kitchen facade can save you from unnecessary costs and turn your kitchen space into a work of art.
The cost of replacing facades is several times lower than a complete change of furniture
In this section, we will take a closer look at the types of facades that you can install with your own hands, and also tell you about the features of caring for each of them.
Chipboard
Coverings made from this material are a budget option. This is a rather capricious material made from wood chips and resins. The environmentally friendly base is considered wear-resistant - according to experts, such a facade, if properly used, can last quite a long time.
Due to the shine of laminated chipboard, the kitchen will visually appear larger
But when purchasing material, you should be wary of unnecessary risks and encounter low-quality products - literally in a year the chipboard may swell or begin to crumble, the protective film may peel off and peel off.
Chipboard is the most budget option for kitchen finishing
Advantages : Relatively low price and a wide range of colors make chipboard facades a desirable purchase. In addition, the material is malleable in processing and resistant to mechanical stress.
Care features : Unpretentious in terms of cleaning. You can use a regular damp sponge and non-aggressive detergents.
Chipboard is an unpretentious material, so caring for it will not be difficult
MDF
MDF facades, in comparison with the same chipboard, can regularly serve as a decoration for a kitchen for 6-7 years (see also the article Kitchen facades made of MDF - let's add some variety). Due to its artificial origin, the material is much lighter than wood and several times cheaper. Such facades hold fasteners much more reliably and do not deform under the influence of various factors (elevated temperatures, mechanical stress, moisture, sunlight).
MDF boards are not afraid of moisture and high temperatures
Advantages : Fungi and microorganisms do not multiply in MDF facades, they are not exposed to high temperatures and high humidity. In general, such designs are ideal for the kitchen - lined with enamel and melanin, they are easy to clean and wash.
Care features : Regular wet cleaning using non-aggressive means will be enough to prevent MDF boards from losing their original appearance.
MDF is lighter and cheaper than solid wood facades, but looks no less impressive
With metal edge
Aluminum profiles have also proven themselves well in furniture production. Aluminum is excellent for creating display cases and furniture elements (in combination with MDF, chipboard and glass).
Metal edge extends the life of the headset
Advantages : Due to the aluminum frame, the structure is highly durable and can last for many years. It does not deform over time and perfectly keeps the hinges in their original condition for decades.
Care features : Aluminum edges can be washed with a sponge and detergent that does not contain abrasive particles.
To clean aluminum edges, you should choose detergents that do not contain abrasive particles.
Glass
Glass facades (or inserts), as a rule, are decorated with all sorts of designs and beautiful patterns (see also the article Glass facades for the kitchen: a combination of external fragility with reliability). Shaded, corrugated and painted, they give cabinetry an unrivaled appearance and will turn even ugly, square cabinets into attractive furniture.
Glass inserts add sophistication to the interior
Advantages : This option is not afraid of greasy drops and steam, and it is not afraid of chemical influences. If you have children, you can order an alternative option - plexiglass. Plexiglas easily withstands mechanical damage and has significantly less weight than natural glass.
Care features : Glass surfaces are washed with cleaning agents that do not leave streaks, and then wiped dry with a dry cloth.
To prevent streaks on the glass, wipe it with a dry cloth.
Where to order replacement of kitchen facades in Moscow?
Many experienced craftsmen who know the intricacies of the craft do not recommend replacing the facade with their own hands. By contacting us, you will be offered quickly and efficiently completed work that will not need to be redone. As a result, you get updated kitchen furniture, and the kitchen itself looks new.
The ordering procedure is extremely simple and includes the following steps:
- Calling a surveyor with samples;
- Selecting suitable materials, colors and milling;
- Receive a price quote;
- Placing an order;
- Delivery to the address and installation within the agreed time frame;
- Acceptance of work and final payment.
Our advantages:
- we keep up with the times, offering modern solutions for replacing facades;
- we use high-tech equipment;
- we guarantee quality;
- We offer a full range of services for measuring, design, assembly and installation;
- we use an individual approach;
- We work at affordable prices.
You can order replacement of kitchen facades or discuss any questions you have by calling +7 495 0-155-155 . The manager will call you back if you leave a request for a call back.
Stages of replacing kitchen facades
Despite the fact that the direct replacement of facades is carried out at home in the presence of the client, we prefer to provide information in advance about what stages the replacement of kitchen facades includes:
- At the first visit, the master draws up a work project, selects materials together with the customer, concludes an agreement and collects an advance payment.
- At the order production stage, the master makes new facades according to the dimensions. This step remains “behind the scenes” for the client and does not exceed the agreed time frame.
- Next comes the stage of assembling facades at home, which includes transportation, installation and adjustment of facades and fittings.
- The final stage is acceptance of the work by the customer and payment for services in full.
Such detail allows us to achieve complete mutual understanding between the customer and the contractor, avoid misunderstandings and perform the work in the stated form and scope.
Price for replacing kitchen facades
| № | Facades | Qty | Price |
| 1 | MDF enamel facades | 1m2 | 4500 rub. |
| 2 | MDF plastic facades | 1m2 | 3200 rub. |
| 3 | Egger chipboard facades | 1m2 | 2100 rub. |
| 4 | MDF facades profile | 1m2 | 2800 rub. |
| 5 | Facades aluminum frame with glass | 1m2 | 3600 rub. |
| 6 | Facades Solid veneer | 1m2 | 8700 rub. |
| 7 | Eco veneer facades | 1m2 | 3450 rub. |
We strongly recommend that you check the cost of services and materials with our managers.
Installation of facades in 4 steps
If you have a ready-made frame, changing the kitchen facades with your own hands will not be difficult. Before starting work you will need:
- Decide on color . Choose the shade of the new coating, taking into account the overall interior of the kitchen and the size of the room. The smaller the area of the room, the lighter the tone of the furniture should be.
A set with bright colors will look good in spacious rooms
- Take measurements . You don’t need to do any special calculations; you just need to accurately measure the dimensions of the old facades that fit perfectly with the frame of the headset.
- Order materials . With this point everything is very clear. Order ready-made slabs from the selected material from furniture makers.
In addition to the facades, you can replace the countertop - the kitchen will only benefit from this
- Prepare your tools . To update the headset, you should have a screwdriver, screwdriver, drills, tape measure, and a set of accessories on hand.
You can replace facades in just a day, but you will enjoy the resulting effect for years
When everything you need is at hand, you can begin installation.
| Illustration | Instructions for action |
| Step 1: Drill holes for hinges . Mark with a pen or pencil the locations for future fastenings. Use a Forstner drill to make the holes. If you do not have the required drill, you should agree in advance with the facade manufacturer to create the appropriate holes. |
| Step 2. Fasten the loops . Using a screwdriver, attach a special tab to the wall of the headset case (it comes complete with hinges). |
| Step 3. Secure the handles . Make marks in the center of the facade and make holes along them, then fasten the handles. |
| Step 4: Adjust Elements . Using a screwdriver, tighten the fasteners on the foot, aligning the structure at the desired angle. |
In my article “Sliding wardrobe (Budget option)” I described the design, design and manufacturing features of perhaps the simplest and most inexpensive version of a sliding wardrobe. There I also wrote about the advantages of this type of furniture (see Fig. 1) and its disadvantages. The advantages include the low cost of this cabinet option, simplicity of design and quite good appearance, which can always be embellished with overhead mirrors and decorative elements. And at the same time, the appearance of this cabinet does not begin to irritate over time with the abundance of bright colors, which are often used in facades using handles and guides from such famous companies as Komandor, Sevroll, Grossman, etc. In addition, the design of the sliding wardrobe (budget option) allows you to save useful space both in the room and in the wardrobe itself by reducing the required volume for the sliding system. As for the disadvantages of this furniture option, they include the need to perform milling work to install the guides (see the above article) and, most importantly, the insufficient reliability of the lower rollers (see Fig. 2). Experience in operating furniture with such sliding systems shows that the lower rollers have to be changed every 3 to 4 years, and sometimes more often. But, if you are reluctant to do this, and you are not satisfied with the smooth movement of sliding facades, then you can always replace the lower guides and rollers with those used in the Laguna sliding system.
Work order
The appearance of the Laguna guide system is shown in Fig. 3. To illustrate the process of modernizing a wardrobe (budget option), Fig. 3 shows both the old guides and one new guide from the Laguna sliding system.
The upgrade algorithm looks like this:
- Dismantle the facades of the wardrobe (budget option).
- In the wardrobe (budget option), the old lower metal guides are dismantled (see Fig. 3).
- New guides are installed (see Fig. 3), which are attached to the bottom of the cabinet with screws.
- Old-style plastic guides are installed into the existing milled grooves, which simply perform a decorative function and cover the existing grooves. Those who made furniture according to the calculations and recommendations laid out in the article “Sliding wardrobe (Budget option)” remember that metal guides were used as the lower guides of the sliding wardrobe. In order not to additionally buy old-style plastic guides, you can use those that were used as guides for the upper rollers, and in their place install metal guides (those that were at the bottom of the wardrobe). Such a replacement is necessary to prevent the facades from sticking, because old metal guides have slightly larger geometric dimensions than plastic ones, and mechanical adjustment of their dimensions is much more labor-intensive than plastic ones. The appearance of the installed new guides from the “Laguna” system is shown in Fig. 4. There, for clarity, one groove is covered with an old plastic guide.
- Remove the plastic lower rollers from the facades of the wardrobe (budget option) (see Fig. 2), and in their place install the metal-plastic lower rollers of the Laguna sliding system (see Fig. 5).
- Reinstall the wardrobe facades (budget option) and adjust the height of the lower rollers to a position that ensures free horizontal movement of the facades.
Features of the proposed modernization
The proposed modernization of the wardrobe (budget option) has a number of positive aspects. Firstly, there is no need to change the size of the facades and other elements of the wardrobe (budget option). Secondly, due to the fact that only the lower guides and rollers are changed, the cost of purchasing additional accessories is minimal (about $15 for two guides and 6 rollers). And thirdly, the labor costs for replacing the lower guides and rollers are minimal (about 1 - 1.5 man-hours), but after that you will forever forget about jamming of the facades of the sliding system.
It should be noted that replacing the upper plastic rollers of the wardrobe, as well as the lower and upper plastic rollers of the mezzanine, and, accordingly, the guides for them, is not required, because These rollers and guides practically do not wear out due to low vertical mechanical loads. Due to this, significant savings are achieved on the purchase of accessories, and the necessary labor costs for upgrading the wardrobe (budget option) are reduced.
Do not forget that such a modernization can be carried out on standard hallway sets, which are often sold in furniture stores, and which use plastic upper and lower rollers (Fig. 2).
And finally, if you decide to design and manufacture the furniture described in the article “Sliding wardrobe (Budget option)”, you can make the changes suggested above to the cabinet design at the design stage. But at the same time, I recommend reducing the height of the facades by 2 mm, which will simplify the process of adjusting them at the assembly stage. In addition, you will reduce the cost of milling work.
Itsenko Alexander Ivanovich
Benefits from installing new facades
The relevance of the chosen solution is obvious for a number of reasons:
Installing new facades will require less effort than buying a new kitchen set
- The first is material benefit. Even the roughest estimate of the cost of repairs will show that it will cost at least 30% less than a new purchase;
- Plus, old kitchen cabinets and shelves, delighting with a new design, will allow you to maintain the usual arrangement of kitchen equipment;
- Renovating an old kitchen requires much less effort and time compared to purchasing, transporting and installing a new kitchen unit;
- You can choose the color of the panels you like, which will please the eye and lift your spirits;
- A high-quality old kitchen with an updated front surface will last longer than an inexpensive and often low-quality modern one.
In a word, a new elegant and stylish façade covering in the kitchen will create an incomparable feeling of comfort for all household members. The kitchen is the room where the whole family spends most of their time, where holidays are celebrated, friendly parties are held and just home gatherings with intimate conversations. A beautiful kitchen with a new original design will improve everyone’s mood and add joy!
A beautiful kitchen with a new original design will improve everyone’s mood and add joy
All about the intricacies of repairing wardrobe doors in Moscow in
Repair of mirrored wardrobe doors is only one item in the comprehensive service of our workshop. What are we doing:
- We replace broken mirrors and glass.
- We change: fittings, rollers, rails, boots, facades.
- We repair the entire sliding system.
- We adjust the door opening mechanism.
- We install fixing stops.
- We will completely redesign the interior shelves.
- We will completely change the design of the cabinet.
Request a call back for a consultation. Depending on the purpose of the call, the technician will arrive for measurements, inspection or immediate repair work. Before we begin restoration or repair of damage, our technician will definitely inspect the piece of furniture, give recommendations and draw up a cost estimate. We select the parts and materials ourselves. After the renovation, we will remove the garbage and hand over the project to you. We will work at your home, so you can watch the process or trust us and relax during this time.
Why you should contact a repair specialist
An experienced measuring specialist will take measurements and take into account the necessary nuances. The designer will renovate the kitchen facades taking into account the materials you like. Experienced assemblers will deliver and install the updated facades on the day specified in the contract.
Specialists take on the most complex tasks, so if the hinges and body of a kitchen set have become unusable, they can repair it or replace certain elements with new ones.
Replacement of furniture facades is carried out by specialists of our company in the shortest possible time. Therefore, this operation will not cause inconvenience to household members. Kitchen utensils and dishes will remain in their places, since the work is being done to replace the façade.
An on-site specialist will evaluate the strength and quality of the old case and other elements of the headset. In the event that the fittings and the main body are in poor condition, we will offer a comprehensive repair service for the headset. Experts do not recommend neglecting the services of replacing fittings and repairing the body. Deformed and faulty fittings will lead to final damage, and then painting of the kitchen facades will be required.
