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MEC Design & Installation
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MEC Design & Installation

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Cabinet Installation

  • Serves Oceanside, CA
Patrick Mosca says, "My wife and I purchased our first home last year and loved the custom cabinets that were installed. I tracked down creators, MEC Design & Install, when we decided to add a Murphy bed/storage cabinets to our guest bedroom. We told Ryan what we envisioned for our addition, and he went above and beyond to ensure we got exactly that. Ryan hunted down the original finish to make sure the bed matched our existing cabinets exactly. It was his teams first Murphy bed and they did an excellent job.Ryans team member, Ramon, built our bed and cabinets in a week. Ramon has an amazing attention to detail and spent extra time working through the finer details of the project. Both Ryan and Ramon kept us in the loop with new developments and questions as the project took place. Ramons expertise and attention to detail resulted in a high-quality installation that we couldn't be more happy with. Overall, we are extremely happy with our newest home improvement and highly recommend MEC Design & Install to anyone reading this."See more
Patrick Mosca says, "My wife and I purchased our first home last year and loved the custom cabinets that were installed. I tracked down creators, MEC Design & Install, when we decided to add a Murphy bed/storage cabinets to our guest bedroom. We told Ryan what we envisioned for our addition, and he went above and beyond to ensure we got exactly that. Ryan hunted down the original finish to make sure the bed matched our existing cabinets exactly. It was his teams first Murphy bed and they did an excellent job.Ryans team member, Ramon, built our bed and cabinets in a week. Ramon has an amazing attention to detail and spent extra time working through the finer details of the project. Both Ryan and Ramon kept us in the loop with new developments and questions as the project took place. Ramons expertise and attention to detail resulted in a high-quality installation that we couldn't be more happy with. Overall, we are extremely happy with our newest home improvement and highly recommend MEC Design & Install to anyone reading this."
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AR Coatings
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AR Coatings

Great 4.8

(18)

Great 4.8

(18)

Cabinet Refinishing and Repair

  • 19 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oceanside, CA
Irina C. says, "I was looking for someone to paint my condo and the kitchen cabinets after tenants moved out. I was so lucky to find Alex and Ruben. From the moment I messaged them I got the response and the appointment for the meeting in the property. They are very punctual , professional and kind. I had a prior contractor who was still finishing the flooring when we had a set up date for Alex and Ruben, they were so understanding and worked around it and finished the job on time. They did a great job painting the walls , kitchen cabinets look better than I imagined and they did all the repairs and “handy man” jobs the same time so I didn’t need to look for someone else to finish it. Always in a good mood, great communication, very helpful and attentive to the details. Great job, guys and I would definitely recommend 100 percent!"See more
Irina C. says, "I was looking for someone to paint my condo and the kitchen cabinets after tenants moved out. I was so lucky to find Alex and Ruben. From the moment I messaged them I got the response and the appointment for the meeting in the property. They are very punctual , professional and kind. I had a prior contractor who was still finishing the flooring when we had a set up date for Alex and Ruben, they were so understanding and worked around it and finished the job on time. They did a great job painting the walls , kitchen cabinets look better than I imagined and they did all the repairs and “handy man” jobs the same time so I didn’t need to look for someone else to finish it. Always in a good mood, great communication, very helpful and attentive to the details. Great job, guys and I would definitely recommend 100 percent!"

Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

How do you refinish kitchen cabinets?

If you’re ready for a new look and feel in your kitchen but don’t want to replace the cabinet layout or your cabinet doors, refinishing your existing kitchen cabinets is a great option. To be a good candidate for cabinet refinishing, your cabinet boxes and doors need to be in good condition. Cabinet refinishing includes taking down your doors, sanding or stripping the surface, preparing the doors with primer as needed, refinishing them with as many coats of stain or paint are necessary, then re-hanging them in their original locations. If you’re not in love with your kitchen cabinet layout, talk to a designer or contractor about creating an alternative. Refinishing simply means adding new shine to the existing setup, so if you’re dying to have a pull-out pantry or maximize wall space by going flush to the ceiling, you may want a different approach. Functional and stylish ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets can be similar in cost to refacing your existing cabinets, so keep the budget-friendly RTA option in mind when making decisions.

How much does it cost to refinish kitchen cabinets?

Cabinet refinishing revives dull or dinged-up doors and drawers. The cost of cabinet refinishing will vary based on factors such as the number of linear feet of cabinetry you have, the amount of nicks and scratches that need repair, the level of detail on your cabinets, and more. The pros typically will remove the cabinet doors and then sand or strip them down to create a beautifully smooth new surface. After prepping the surface with primer as needed, the pros may then repaint or stain the doors to give them a new lease on life. Cabinets with intricate detail or extensive surface damage will likely cost more to refinish, as they will take more time and effort. Keep in mind that you should only elect to do cabinet refinishing if the cabinet boxes are structurally sound and you plan to keep your current kitchen layout for a number of years. The investment will be wasted if the cabinet boxes are in disrepair and will need replacement soon, or if you’re planning a remodel in two years. The national average price range for cabinet refinishing is between $1,500 and $6,000.

Can you resurface laminate cabinets?

Resurfacing laminate cabinets is an affordable and relatively easy way to give an outdated kitchen a fresh new look. If your existing cabinets are in good shape and you like your current cabinet layout, putting a fresh face on your kitchen could mean simply painting over the current laminate or putting a new laminate surface on the doors and drawers. Cabinet resurfacing may be possible for the capable DIY homeowner, but if you don’t have the proper tools or the know-how, it’s wise to call a handyman or a cabinet installation specialist to ensure you have a professional-looking outcome. To make sure your kitchen is right for cabinet resurfacing (as opposed to completely replacing your cabinets), ask yourself:

  • Do I like the layout of my current cabinets?
  • Are the cabinet boxes structurally sound?
  • Are the floor and framing in good condition to keep cabinets supported over time?
  • Are the cabinets free of water or wood damage?

How do you resurface cabinets?

Resurfacing kitchen cabinets means that you retain your original cabinet boxes and existing cabinet layout and simply remove and replace the front layer of your cabinet doors. Cabinet resurfacing can also entail replacing damaged cabinet doors, keeping those that are in good shape, and installing a new surface on all of them. Cabinet resurfacing may also refer to a decision to completely change out cabinet doors because they are damaged or their style is out of date, but keeping the existing cabinet boxes and layout.

If you’re handy and have all the proper tools, cabinet resurfacing can be a DIY project, especially if you’re simply repainting. However, if you’re not comfortable removing and replacing your cabinet doors, doing precision measurements and cutting, or working with sanders and power tools, then this may be a project better left to the pros. You or your handyman or cabinet installation specialist will remove all cabinet door and drawer fronts and all hardware, then prepare the surfaces for a new layer. The pros should also update the veneer or laminate the frames to match. Once the new laminate, veneer or surface has been applied and new hardware installed, your cabinet doors and drawers are hung once more in their original locations. The national average cost for refacing cabinets is $5,000.

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