To find which cabinet refacing manufacturers have done the most multifamily work, ask each one for two numbers. How many kitchens in total, and how many were multifamily. A total alone can mix apartments with other kinds of work. Qwikkit has renovated more than 150,000 homes since 2017.
Volume alone doesn't make a good supplier. But it tells you a maker has shipped at scale, matched colors across big orders, and kept lead times under pressure. Here is how to check it.
Three kinds of companies show up when you search. Knowing which one you are talking to changes what you ask.
Each model has a place. Here is a closer look at the types of cabinet refacing vendors and when each one fits.
A supplier that has done thousands of apartment kitchens has already hit the problems you will hit. Big orders. Rush turns. Reorders that have to match last year's doors.
That shows up in four places:
For the full process, use this 7-step checklist to vet refacing providers.
Mid-market owners often run Class B and C properties with tight budgets and a lot of turns. The choice comes down to who does the install.
A resurfacing company brings its own crew. That is simple, but you pay for their labor and work on their schedule. A kit maker ships to your property, and your maintenance team or a contractor you pick does the work. You control the timing.
Here's the honest tradeoff. If you have no maintenance crew and no contractor, a resurfacing company may be the better fit, even at a higher cost.
Refacing only works when the cabinet boxes are in good shape. It is also the wrong pick if you are changing the layout or need a one-of-a-kind wood grain. In those cases, full replacement is the better path. Here is how refacing, refinishing, and replacement compare.
Qwikkit is a kit manufacturer. Here is the track record, by the numbers:
Qwikkit sells two lines, DuraBuild™ and DuraFuse™, with over 100 style and color combinations. Pick one door and color, and you can keep the same look across your portfolio. Your online portal saves the spec, so reorders match.
Cabinet refacing with Qwikkit typically costs about a third of full replacement. Most kitchens install in 1 to 2 days.
Qwikkit does not measure or install. It makes and ships the kits. If you need an installer, Qwikkit can point you to distributors and contractors in your area.
A track record is a good start. The door in your hand is better proof. Request a free sample and check the finish in one of your own kitchens.
Ask each manufacturer for its total kitchen count and how many were multifamily. Qwikkit has renovated more than 150,000 homes since 2017. Its kits are made to order in Houston, Texas, and ship in 5 to 8 business days.
Kit manufacturers make doors and drawer fronts and ship them with hinges, pulls, and parts. Qwikkit is one, based in Houston, Texas. Each kit covers one apartment and arrives sorted and labeled.
It depends on who will install. Resurfacing companies send their own crew. Kit makers like Qwikkit ship complete kits for your maintenance team or contractor to install, often for less and on your schedule.
Ask how many kitchens they have done and since when. Ask where the kits are made, get the lead time in writing, and ask for references at your scale. Then read the warranty.
Yes, in most cases. Refacing with Qwikkit typically costs about a third of full replacement. The boxes stay in place, so there is no demo, and most kitchens install in 1 to 2 days.