--- product_id: 12651655 title: "Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New (Fine Homebuilding)" price: "£18.82" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12651655-refacing-cabinets-making-an-old-kitchen-new-fine-homebuilding store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New (Fine Homebuilding) **Price:** £18.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New (Fine Homebuilding) - **How much does it cost?** £18.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12651655-refacing-cabinets-making-an-old-kitchen-new-fine-homebuilding) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New (Fine Homebuilding) [Kimball, Herrick] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New (Fine Homebuilding) Review: Turned out great!! - I completely refaced my kitchen with the help from this book and it turned out fantastic. It covered all of the steps necessary to do the job. This was a much better source than the brief installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the product that I ended up using. Before reading this book, I was leaning toward replacing my cabinets instead of refacing because I didn't like the idea that when you open the cabinet doors you can see the old facing on the face frame sides. But the author uses a technique to wrap the facing around the interior sides of the face frame which makes it look like solid wood rather than an applied veneer. It was quite a bit extra work to do it this way but the results were well worth it. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering doing a DIY cabinet reface. Review: Detailed but Dated Guide for the Ambitious DIY Cabinet Refacer - Detailed but Dated Guide for the Ambitious DIY Cabinet Refacer Herrick Kimball’s *Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New* was written before YouTube tutorials existed—but it still holds up surprisingly well as a methodical, print-era deep dive into cabinet refacing. Aimed at homeowners with modest carpentry skills, it covers everything from prepping surfaces and applying veneer to installing new doors, drawer fronts, and trim. What stands out is the level of detail. Kimball’s step-by-step explanations and 130 color photos make the process feel achievable, even for first-timers. He explains tools, materials, and finishing options clearly, and his professional background as a kitchen remodeler adds credibility. The book also demystifies what can be an intimidating project by breaking it down into manageable stages. However, the book’s age shows. The examples, materials, and cabinet styles are unmistakably 1990s, and it focuses entirely on face-frame cabinets—omitting today’s frameless “Euro-style” designs. Readers tackling modern laminate or melamine cabinetry will need to supplement with more current resources. Bottom line: A thorough, old-school woodworking guide that still teaches the fundamentals of cabinet refacing. Ideal for classic face-frame kitchens and DIYers who prefer printed, step-by-step instructions over video tutorials. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,685,743 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #934 in Carpentry #2,275 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #3,271 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (48) | | Dimensions | 8 x 0.45 x 10 inches | | Edition | 0 | | ISBN-10 | 1561581976 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1561581979 | | Item Weight | 1.1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 176 pages | | Publication date | November 1, 1997 | | Publisher | The Taunton Press | ## Images ![Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New (Fine Homebuilding) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lwZ633gnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Turned out great!! *by M***N on February 5, 2011* I completely refaced my kitchen with the help from this book and it turned out fantastic. It covered all of the steps necessary to do the job. This was a much better source than the brief installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the product that I ended up using. Before reading this book, I was leaning toward replacing my cabinets instead of refacing because I didn't like the idea that when you open the cabinet doors you can see the old facing on the face frame sides. But the author uses a technique to wrap the facing around the interior sides of the face frame which makes it look like solid wood rather than an applied veneer. It was quite a bit extra work to do it this way but the results were well worth it. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering doing a DIY cabinet reface. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Detailed but Dated Guide for the Ambitious DIY Cabinet Refacer *by E***S on October 20, 2025* Detailed but Dated Guide for the Ambitious DIY Cabinet Refacer Herrick Kimball’s *Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New* was written before YouTube tutorials existed—but it still holds up surprisingly well as a methodical, print-era deep dive into cabinet refacing. Aimed at homeowners with modest carpentry skills, it covers everything from prepping surfaces and applying veneer to installing new doors, drawer fronts, and trim. What stands out is the level of detail. Kimball’s step-by-step explanations and 130 color photos make the process feel achievable, even for first-timers. He explains tools, materials, and finishing options clearly, and his professional background as a kitchen remodeler adds credibility. The book also demystifies what can be an intimidating project by breaking it down into manageable stages. However, the book’s age shows. The examples, materials, and cabinet styles are unmistakably 1990s, and it focuses entirely on face-frame cabinets—omitting today’s frameless “Euro-style” designs. Readers tackling modern laminate or melamine cabinetry will need to supplement with more current resources. Bottom line: A thorough, old-school woodworking guide that still teaches the fundamentals of cabinet refacing. Ideal for classic face-frame kitchens and DIYers who prefer printed, step-by-step instructions over video tutorials. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by V***R on October 23, 2014* Looks good but decided not to do the work myself. 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