If your kitchen feels stuck in the past but the cabinet boxes themselves are still solid, a full tear-out isn’t necessary for an upgrade.
Solid wood cabinet refacing in Brooklyn, OH, from American Wood Reface lets you keep the structure of your existing cabinetry and rebuild its exterior with premium 1/4" solid wood facings, brand-new select-grade solid wood doors and drawer fronts, and heavy-duty hardware. Doing so skips the time, expense, and mess of a tear-out project while still giving you a kitchen that’s just as durable, functional, and stunning.
Most competitors reface cabinets with thermofoil and laminate facings that look good at first but rarely hold up in hot, humid kitchen environments.Â
American Wood Reface is different—we apply 1/4" solid hardwood facings to your cabinet boxes and install brand-new, hand-crafted solid wood doors and drawer fronts. This approach ensures your newly refaced cabinets function and look good for decades.
| Feature | American Wood Reface’s 1/4" Select-Grade Solid Wood | Standard Thin Plastic Laminates or Thermofoil |
| Material Composition | Genuine 1/4" thick select-grade solid hardwood | A thin plastic or foil skin bonded to particleboard |
| Appearance | Natural grain with real depth and warmth | A printed grain pattern that looks flat up close |
| Durability | Built to take the heat, humidity, and wear of a kitchen for decades | Vulnerable to heat, moisture, and knocks |
| Repairability | Sands and refinishes cleanly | Rarely flexible; you’ll have to replace damaged sections |
| Resistance to Peeling | Will never lift or delaminate | Edges often peel away over time |
| Long-Term Value | A lasting upgrade covered by our warranty and boosts your property value | A temporary project that often needs redoing |
| Overall Kitchen Appearance | A cohesive, custom, and high-end result | Passable at first, but it’s clearly the budget option up close |
The reason so many homeowners in Brooklyn lean toward solid wood kitchen cabinet refacing is that they would rather invest once in something that lasts for decades than pay several times for a surface fix.Â
Also, older houses around Cuyahoga County were often built with sturdy, well-constructed cabinet frames. They’re still perfectly serviceable, making them prime candidates for solid wood cabinet refacing by American Wood Reface in Brooklyn.
American Wood Reface has handled refacing jobs for homeowners across Brooklyn Heights, Old Brooklyn, Parma, Brook Park, Seven Hills, and Independence, as well as neighborhoods across Northeast Ohio.
We once worked on a traditional kitchen in Cuyahoga Falls, where the homeowner wanted a more contemporary look and to improve the durability, functionality, and value of their cabinetry. So, we refaced their cabinet boxes with birch in a custom white finish and installed brand-new raised panel doors and drawer fronts with an ogee frame and edge. We also installed a stunning Cambria® quartz countertop, under-cabinet LED lighting, contrasting black hardware, and more, which made their kitchen feel brighter and more open.
This level of craftsmanship is what keeps households around Brooklyn recommending us to their neighbors, and you can expect the same quality and reliability for your kitchen when you work with American Wood Reface.


We reface much of your existing cabinet boxes in 1/4" solid wood, then swap out old doors and drawer fronts for brand-new, hand-crafted ones made from solid, select-grade hardwood. We then install heavy-duty hardware to keep everything operating smoothly for years.
You can choose from a wide selection of wood species, such as cherry, birch, maple, hickory, and walnut, and pick your preferred finish, color, and trim to match your vision.
Our team converts base cabinets into drawer banks, extends upper cabinets to your ceiling, adds new cabinets, and expands your storage space. We can also rework your existing cabinet configuration to accommodate new appliances or kitchen additions, as well as many other cabinetry customizations.Â
American Wood Reface adds features to make your kitchen workspace more convenient and accessible. For example, we can add drawer banks in your base cabinets to add storage for your equipment and food items. We can also install new countertops, backsplashes, and under-cabinet lighting to make your kitchen more functional.
Our team brings countertop samples to your in-home consultation so you can evaluate them under your actual kitchen lighting and against your cabinets and floors. We only work with premium surfaces, such as granite and quartz, and coordinate installation with the refacing project for a seamless fit.
Good lighting changes how a kitchen feels and works. Our team installs LED lighting fixtures beneath your cabinets to illuminate your countertops, make food preparation safer, and highlight display pieces or architectural details with accent lighting.
The wall behind your counters takes a beating, between grease and splatters. A backsplash gives you an easy-to-wipe surface where you need it most. It also doubles as a focal point for your kitchen; during your in-home consultation, we’ll bring a selection of backsplash materials, colors, and patterns to complement your newly refaced cabinets.
Homeowners around Brooklyn, OH, choose solid wood cabinet refacing from American Wood Reface because we don’t rely on cheap, short-term fixes and materials. Rather, we use real select-grade hardwood and heavy-duty hardware on every job to enhance your cabinetry’s functionality, value, and appearance for decades to come.
Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, our solid wood refacing services let you enjoy a high-end kitchen without the expense, time, or mess of a full replacement.
Getting a standout kitchen doesn’t mean tearing down the entire space. Solid wood cabinet refacing in Brooklyn, OH, by American Wood Reface allows you to improve the room's durability, functionality, value, and aesthetic appeal while staying within your time and budget.Â
Every project uses premium 1/4" solid hardwood facing, as well as brand-new select-grade solid wood cabinet doors and drawer fronts, and heavy-duty hardware. We also offer kitchen upgrades, such as under-cabinet lighting, backsplash, and countertop installation, cabinet reconfiguration, and much more, so you essentially get a new kitchen without the stress of a full remodel.Â
Schedule an in-home consultation today and let us help you bring your dream kitchen to life.
Yes, and considerably so. Because solid wood cabinet refacing preserves much of your existing, structurally sound boxes, you avoid paying for demolition and the construction of new boxes.
It depends on the complexity of your project. That said, most of our solid wood cabinet refacing projects take about a week to complete, which is a fraction of the time of a full kitchen remodel.
Absolutely! During your in-home consultation, you can select from a wide range of wood species, including cherry, maple, birch, hickory, and walnut, as well as finishes, colors, door styles, and decorative trim to bring your vision to life.
Yes. Many older homes around Brooklyn and the greater Cleveland area were built with cabinetry that may have aged in appearance but remains structurally sound. This characteristic makes them well-suited to solid wood cabinet refacing, which modernizes your kitchen without the time, expense, and mess of a full remodel.
You can set up a free in-home consultation with American Wood Reface. We’ll assess your kitchen and existing cabinets, walk you through material samples on-site, and provide you with a detailed quote based on what you want to accomplish.
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| Expert Carpenters & Designers | Varies | |
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Trust our local expertise to deliver a kitchen reflecting Brooklyn’s hardworking spirit. American Wood Reface offers cabinet refacing in Brooklyn, Ohio, serving neighbors in Old Brooklyn, Linndale, Parma, and Brooklyn Heights. Start your renovation journey with our local design experts today.