A: Refacing involves replacing the old doors and drawers faces with brand-new ones as well as adding applied panels on exposed edges and possibly re-edging certain cabinet boxes.
Refinishing cabinets involves removing existing doors and drawers faces, sanding, or stripping off the old finish and applying a new paint or stain to the doors, drawers faces, side panels and any exposed cabinets.

Whether you are thinking of either refacing or refinishing, cost comparison is suggested. Get a quote for anew kitchen, refacing and refinishing and make the comparison of what works best for your family.