Step-by-Step Cabinet Refacing Timeline with Hartman Experts
The refacing process enables modern door and drawer front designs through new installations while using matching veneer to update face frames without needing to tear down the entire kitchen or extend the shutdown period. The following schedule shows Hartman Construction professionals who perform the entire process from first client interaction through to final inspection completion.
Quick consult (15–30 minutes)
You have shown your kitchen objectives along with your preferred design choices and your budget range. The assessment process leads to scheduling an on-site measurement appointment when you find the right match.
Day 1: In-home assessment and measure
The technician documents all door numbers and hinge types and box status and required repairs. The process includes door style selection and finish choice and hardware selection. The team begins quote preparation after they finish taking photos and conducting precise measurements of all items.
Days 2-4: Design + proposal
The proposal includes all details about door selection and finish and veneer material and hardware choices and soft-close features and additional features like roll-outs and crown and light rail. The quote includes pricing information along with the required installation time. The project schedule reaches its last stage after you approve the proposal through deposit payment verification.
Weeks 2-4: Materials fabrication + logistics
The production team creates custom doors and drawer fronts and veneer while hardware and adhesives receive preparation for installation. The project manager needs to check all required dates and access points and daily work hours. A local team provides fast material procurement and dependable delivery services when you need to find a kitchen cabinet refacing contractor in your area.
Install Week: 3–5 working days in most kitchens
Day 1: Site prep and light demo
The protection of floors and counters and appliances take place before work begins. The removal process starts by taking out doors and drawer fronts and all existing hardware. The team prepares boxes for veneer application by cleaning them and degreasing them and performing light sanding for better adhesion. The team performs minimal box repairs at this stage.
Day 2: Veneer application
The team applies matching real-wood or laminate veneer to face frames and exposed ends of the cabinets. The quality of the finished product depends heavily on this step so must handle it with care.
Day 3: Doors and drawer fronts
The installation team installs new drawer fronts by making sure everything stays properly aligned. The installation team adds soft-close hinges and slides which provide smooth operation and uniform door and drawer reveals.
Day 4: Hardware, molding, and details
The installation team creates templates for door handles and knobs before placing them into position. The installation process for crown and light rail and toe-kick skins and panel ends reaches its completion. The team applies color-matched caulk and putty to seal all tiny gaps.
Day 5: Quality check and cleanup
The team performs final adjustments before conducting a complete kitchen inspection and then removes all construction waste. The team provides you with a maintenance guide and warranty information and conducts a complete inspection to confirm all lines and reveals match your expectations.
The selection process for a kitchen cabinet refacing contractor involves verification of a complete written scope and full itemized materials and exact schedule and warranty details. The refacing options at Hartman Construction provide a complete start-to-finish plan which delivers precise timing and flawless results.
