Thinking of refacing my kitchen cabinets, but no idea how to go about.

what are they made out of

My husband and I did ours. It was a lot of work but so completely worth it. You'll most likely need to sand them first unless you have a stain that doesn't have a poly finish on it. Cover all surfaces with a drop cloth and remove the doors. If you don't have a hand sander get one to save your muscles. Remove the hinges and hardware and sand the doors outside. If you have moulding on yours you'll have to do that part by hand. Make sure you either vacuum or wipe them down really well after sanding. Then re-stain them or prime then paint in the color of your choice. Good luck!

Suemallon48 Hello :) I have THIS saved on my bookmarks because it's ust about time for something to take place in my kitchen and cabinets are on the list LOL and I totally trust the information from the THIS OLD HOUSE team:

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-reface-kitchen-cabinets

SHOULD YOU REPLACE OR REFACE? http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/kitchens/kitchen-cabinets-should-you-replace-or-reface-pictures

VIDEOS:

https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-reface-kitchen-cabinets/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nYcOhbl7JE

GOOD LUCK SUE :) and thank you for uisng HOMETALK for answers :)

Here are some links to help you out!

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-reface-kitchen-cabinets

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/128563764334398721/

https://www.thespruce.com/refacing-your-own-cabinets-1822045

Chalk paint it’s so easy lots of colors to choose from comes out beautiful you can find lots of instructions on Pinterest

Let a professional do it