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Refacing Kitchen Cabinets Cost

How Much Does Refacing Kitchen Cabinets Cost?

low cost Replacing Cabinet Knobs: $2-$20+ each
low cost Do-It-Yourself Refacing Kitchen Cabinets: $200-$500
low cost Refacing Laminate: $1,000-$3,000; Real wood, $2,500-$6,000+

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If don't like your current kitchen cabinet layout and storage capacity, consider replacing them. But if you like how the cabinets are set up and they're structurally sound, just dated or scratched on the outside, you can make your kitchen sparkle for a lot less money simply by having the cabinets refaced.
 
Typical costs:
  • When the cabinets are in good shape both inside and out but the hardware is blah or outdated, make a quick fix by installing new pulls, knobs and hinges. These start around $2 -$4 each at the standard home improvement store, but can be $20 -$50 apiece or more for custom designs and colors. ThisOldHouse.com displays photos of customized knobs and pulls from $10 -$140 each.
  • Refacing the cabinets in a typical kitchen starts around $1,000 -$3,000 for rigid thermofoil (RTF) or plastic laminate and $2,500 -$6,000 for real wood veneer (about 1/4-inch think), although costs can rise to $7,000 -$9,000 or more for a large project with high-quality wood veneer.
  • Materials alone run about $200 -$500 for a do-it-yourself cabinet refacing project, but this work can be both messy and time-consuming. Specialized veneer tools such as rollers, blades and irons can add $5 -$60 or more.
What should be included:
  • The contractor will remove all doors, drawer fronts and hardware; install veneer on the remaining bases; then add new matching doors, drawer fronts and hardware. A typical cabinet refacing job takes two to four days, although a simple project can be done in a single day, and more complex ones will take longer than four days. HomeAndGardenTV.com provides illustrated do-it-yourself directions.
  • The least expensive veneer option is RTF, which is exceedingly durable, easy to clean, comes in a wide variety of styles and can be made to look like a painted surface or wood. Plastic laminates are slightly more expensive and come in more colors but aren't as durable. Wood veneers which are the most expensive option -- usually costing about 25 percent more than laminates. BobVila.com reviews options for cabinet hardware and refacing veneers; and Betters Homes & Gardens displays a slideshow of ideas for unique cabinet makeovers.
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Article updated November 2007
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments
Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
Amount: $2,700.00
Posted by: designeroracle in Phoenix, AZ.Posted: September 7th, 2009 10:09AM
Spent 2700 for the refacing on my kitchen. The total # of cabinets are around 25 & a pantry door, refacing outside with Cherry color and inside with pale yellow. The cabinets hardware(handles are bought up my me in the Homedepot) are fixed for free.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Amount: $9,011.00
Posted by: Jean Norals in Country Club Hills, IL.Posted: February 24th, 2010 02:02PM
I have been provided a quote of $9,011.00 to reface my kitchen cabinets. They include 25 doors 8 drawers 2 extra long pantry cabinet doors with surfact top. They will also reface the island on three sides with panel design from doors & light rail, provide crown molding on top and light rail under cabinets, install a tilt tray under sink. Is the pricing fair, should I proceed with confirming this purchase.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Amount: $13,911.00
Posted by: Surprisedby cost in Centreville, VA.Posted: September 22nd, 2010 09:09AM
I recently received a quote from Home Depot to reface 17 cabinets to include adding a box to extend to the ceiling. I thought that price seemed a bit high but haven't had any prior experience with refacing I wasn't sure. Does this sound reasonable?
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Amount: $5,627.00
Posted by: Fe Rey in Las Vegas, NV.Posted: October 11th, 2010 10:10PM
I received a quote from the Home Depot to reface 13 doors, 4 of which are only 15" x 15", with 10 drawers. Is this too much. I was going with the simplest look in the Rigid Thermofoil too. Hmmm.... am I being ripped off? Please advise.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Amount: $9,100.00
Posted by: ourseas in EL SEGUNDO, CA.Posted: January 31st, 2011 10:01PM
Had my kitchen cabinets refaced through Home Depot - 20 doors, 9 drawers, 1 tilt tray, with moldings, kick boards, undercabinet mounts, Amerock door pulls, and new breadboard included.
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Refacing quote from home depot
Amount: $9,441.00
Posted by: Tracy Coyne in Pittsburgh, PA.Posted: February 25th, 2011 08:02AM
Quote for $9441 for 23 linear feet, including counter top and sink. 17 doors and 5 drawers with tilt tray.

Offered 10 percent discount if I sign that day but won't honor it later due to HD's claim that if they honor it now, it would be deemed price fixing. Hmmmm...
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Refacing quote from Home Depot
Amount: $8,800.00
Posted by: learnedalesson in York, PA.Posted: March 17th, 2011 06:03PM
I was approached in store for free consultation, no obliation. Gals from sub-contractor (TRG)came and quoted the sale price of $8,800 for 10 doors (4 small), 4 drawers, tilt tray and new cabinet with two doors with trash pull-out. One day after signing I came to my senses and canceled the transaction. The sub-contractor gal returned and was very rude, accusatory, and said I would pay $14,000 for the same thing next year.
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Kitchen refacing quote Home depot
Amount: $17,000.00
Posted by: Susie-Q in Yardley, PA.Posted: March 31st, 2011 11:03AM
I spent 3 hours listening to home depot estimate. Also if I signed today it would be $15,000 instead of $17K. I do have a large kitchen. They were very pushy. I feel getting more estimates. It seemed high to me.
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Refacing kitchen cabinets quote from Home Depot
Amount: $6,904.00
Posted by: MARGE in Bloomfield, NJ.Posted: June 6th, 2011 04:06PM
Thought I was just getting a estimate, and this price was for 11 cabinets, hinges, door , new door knobs, tilt tray and a countertop, stainless steel sink (which I don't like) and faucet if I signed today, if I decided to wait it would cost me 7,621.00 after today, and in a few months there would be a price raise...he definitely wante me to sign today, but I wanted to research it and think about it. I know they were not too happy...I felt bad for the person because they're trying to make a living too, but I felt it was too much to pay.
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Bid from Home Depot
Amount: $15,000.00
Posted by: JanieAnnie in Austin, TX.Posted: July 30th, 2011 06:07PM
This estimate was for RTF doors, not wood - 28 doors and 8 drawers (averages out at over $400 per door/drawer). Way too expensive - won't be doing business with Home Depot.
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Cabinet Refacing - Home Depot (U S Remodelers)
Amount: $8,934.00
Posted by: J. Clayton in Chicago, IL.Posted: October 6th, 2011 07:10AM
I received two estimates, one week apart from Home Depot for cabinet refacing for 10 cabinet doors, four small doors, four small drawers,two large drawers, two sink tip-outs, four cabinet pull-outs. The species were maple. The first price was $13,554. with 15% off. The second estimate price was $8,934. with $1,000. off plus 10% off, plus $300. off. This still seems a bit high for cabinet refacing. I've seen lower pricing with counter tops, sink and faucet included with a larger kitchen and more cabinets. I've been a loyal costumer with Home Depot for 20 years, projects includes Hardwood Flooring, Carpeting, Painting, Shower Doors, Granite Counter Tops, Kitchen Appliances, Ceramic Flooring,Floor Tiles,Interior/Exterior/Garage Doors, Blinds, Toilets, Sinks, Faucets, Shrubs, Plants, along with everyday needs for my home. My loyality deserves fair pricing.
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Cabinet refacing - HD
Amount: $10.00
Posted by: Home Makeover in Clarksville, TN.Posted: February 3rd, 2012 10:02PM
seemed high, sales man said I could get it down to 8800. with a discount. Was not planning on getting it now but in a few months. want to know what other quotes others went with. It seems everyone thinks Home Depot/us remodelers is high.
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Home Depot Bid on Cabinet Refacing (U.S. Remodelers)
Amount: $13,000.00
Posted by: Val Sawhill in Bradenton, FL.Posted: March 13th, 2012 07:03PM
A complete RIP OFF! Over a THOUSAND dollars per cabinet for some stick-on wood veneer and new door/drawer fronts???? Are you kidding me? I have a small kitchen, only 12 cabinets, and the proposal was for $13,200! BUT, if I signed today they'd knock off $900. Yeah, right. Unbelievable. When checking around with independent contractors the "going rate" was about $100-$150 per "hole," meaning a cabinet with a door and a drawer would count as 2 holes. At that rate my kitchen should be done for less than $3,000. For the price Home Depot wanted you could get brand new high quality cabinets installed professionally. And the high-pressure sales tactics are disgusting. After this experience I'm tempted not to buy ANYTHING from Home Depot ever again.
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