Wood Cabinet Restorer Guide (2026)
If your kitchen cabinets look tired, you're not alone. Grease haze near the stove, small scratches, faded stain, water spots, and even a peeling topcoat can make a whole kitchen feel older than it is. The good news is you often don't need new cabinets. A wood cabinet restorer can bring back color, smoothness, and shine with less mess than a full renovation. Companies like Dr. Cabinet focus on repair first, which often saves money and keeps solid materials in place. Still, restoration has limits. Light wear and dull finishes usually respond well. Soft, swollen wood or peeling veneer often needs deeper repair. Knowing the difference upfront prevents wasted time and disappointing results. What a wood cabinet restorer actually does, and the problems they fix most often A wood cabinet restorer improves the look and function of existing cabinets without tearing the kitchen apart. Think of it like restoring a favorite leather jacket. You clean it, treat the worn spots, and prote...