refaces

Redoes the front

To reface something is to put a new surface on it: We refaced the kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them.

The term appears most often with cabinets, fireplaces, and other built-in features where the underlying structure remains sound but the visible surface needs updating.

renovation

reclad

Covered anew externally

remodel · renew · reconstruct · rework · redo · redevelop · transform · rejuvenate · refresh · revitalize

cosmetic

facelift

Cosmetic procedure reducing wrinkles

enhancement · beauty · youthful · wrinkles · botox · fillers · collagen · reconstruction · resurfacing · dermabrasion

materials

plaster

Wall-coating paste

grout · caulk · sealant · patching · filler · primer · varnish · render · tile · veneer

Opposites
renovation vs. destruction

refacesdemolishes

Tears down completely

tears down · destroys · razes · levels · wrecks

surface renewal vs. surface degradation

refacesdefaces

Damages surface appearance

mars · damages · scars · vandalizes · disfigures

covering vs. exposing

refacesstrips

Narrow cut pieces

exposes · bares · uncovers · peels · removes

Family

reface, refacing, refaced

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G