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 |  | Replacing Cabinet Knobs: $2-$20+ each |  | Do-It-Yourself Refacing Kitchen Cabinets: $200-$500 |  | 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Typical costs: | - When the cabinets are in good shape both inside and out but the hardware is blah or outdated, make a quick fix by installing new pulls, knobs and hinges.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[1] 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.
Related articles: Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Countertops, Kitchen Remodeling
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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[2] displays a slideshow of ideas for unique cabinet makeovers.
Additional costs: | - The paperback Refacing Cabinets: Making an Old Kitchen New[3] retails for $19.95.
Shopping for refacing kitchen cabinets: | - Get several estimates, making clear what is (and isn't) included in each quote. Request and check references; ask about the contractor's length and type of experience; and be sure they're properly bonded, insured and licensed in your state.
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| Posted by: Tryingtobsensible in Newark, DE. | Posted: January 19th, 2020 04:01AM |
I live in Delaware and have 42 inch cabinets, an island and a slightly larger then average kitchen. I used real wood doors, replaced all the drawers with dove tailed ones, had a pot rack added, a corner pull out as well as pull out drawers in the island. Overall the job was beautiful but I was wondering if the price was more then what it should have been. Any thoughts? |
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| Posted by: PGH Cabinet Refacing Company in Pittsburgh, PA. | Posted: August 30th, 2018 01:08PM |
The prices listed here are so misleading. I own a cabinet refacing company that uses high-quality materials. Materials alone DO NOT cost $200-$500! On average materials cost $4,000-$12,000. That's MY COST, not what I charge the homeowner. If my materials cost that and I pay a lot to be insured, have all the necessary equipment, pay for advertising, pay employees etc, how on earth would I make any money charging $1,000-$9,000.I personally charge between $7,000-18,000 depending on materials used, size of the kitchen and overall scope. Not every job falls in this range but is typically the average. |
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| Posted by: Patty K in Mt. Prospect, IL. | Posted: April 11th, 2018 03:04PM |
Home Depot -29 linear feet kitchen cabinet refacing -installed price is approx 431.00 per linear foot. WAY TOO HIGH!! I was shocked at the price but figured Home Depot was reputable so I trusted it. Unfortunately I signed and after a couple days realized how HIGH that price was for refacing. I tried to cancel and of course they told me...too late we have already started fabrication (which was BS -install was still two months out) but I was stuck. I really wish I had read these reviews earlier. The work has not been done yet (still over a month away), but even at 3 times the average price, a perfect job will still be over priced. |
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| Posted by: ALINORLANDO in Orlando, FL. | Posted: September 20th, 2017 04:09AM |
Had a Home Depot consultant come over for an estimate: $10,000 for cabinet refacing in our small kitchen! It seemed way too expensive but the sample products looked nice and they offered me 24 month no interest financing. I purchased it but next day read the contract and no mention of the 24 month financing so when i called and emailed Home Depot they confirmed that no, they did NOT give me the 24 month no interest financing because the $10,000 price already included some discount and you cant get both the discount and the 24 month financing. The consultant either didnt know that or lied to me,and when I said give me the 24 month financing you promised me or cancel; they cancelled the whole thing. |
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| Posted by: KRox42 in Cleveland, OH. | Posted: July 4th, 2017 06:07PM |
I was interested in refacing my kitchen due to less cost. I was shocked by estimate. I set it up but will be canceling as after thinking about it, realized it's way too high. I am sure it would look good but I'm looking for $5k-$6k not $17k. This was only refacing and no new countertops. |
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| Posted by: Multiple Quotes! in Bay Area, CA. | Posted: April 20th, 2017 01:04AM |
I got a quote from Home Depot. I chose simple shaker style fronts. My kitchen is 42 linear feet. It seems way smaller than that though. It's cramped with 2 people cooking. I already paid $8300 for a very small amount of tile backsplash and whitish quartz countertop from Home Depot. I thought that was on the high side but the rep made it sound like the next step, cabinet refacing would be a deal. Anyway, with all these extra freebies, just like some of you have mentioned, the quote for the cabinet refacing was $24,000. If you combine that with the quartz and tile backsplash that's $32,000 total. I know you can get a whole new kitchen for that! Something's wrong here for sure. I told the very nice Home Depot rep, no thanks. He said the price he quoted was on sale and today was the last day, etc. Even offered free financing. I don't buy on credit.
No thanks Home Depot. I'll try my luck elsewhere. I'll update this soon. |
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| Posted by: Mrskimtoyou in Lake Elsinore, CA. | Posted: August 29th, 2016 02:08AM |
Took four days, new cabinet pulls,door hinges, sanding and painting. Very pleased with the work I had done. |
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| Posted by: BigRob_NH in Nashua, NH. | Posted: January 6th, 2016 06:01AM |
Got an estimate for HD cabinet refacing. 18 doors and 10 drawer fronts. new fridge enclosure with cabinet above. Estimate was 17000 but they'd only charge 15522 if we commit within 2 days even though their web site shows the "deal" good for another week. They "were not allowed to provided references". Wanted the entire amount up front. Series of verbal promises on how great they are at satisfying the customer, none of which was in writing. Written warranty was 1 yr.
Are there consumers out there that would agree to such a deal? Not this one. |
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| Posted by: Average Guy in Souderton, PA. | Posted: December 17th, 2015 07:12AM |
Like some others on here, I was approached inside of a Home Depot store and offered a free "no obligation" kitchen cabinet refacing consultation. I decided to allow them to come do the quote as my current cabinets were rather dated and I was curious to see if I could update the look of the kitchen in an affordable price range. Boy was I wrong. The rep showed up on time and quickly complimented me on the design of the existing kitchen, right before he said that there is no way I could ever sell this house with the kitchen looking like it does... kitchen cabinet refacing to the rescue! He took measurements, and showed me his samples. I picked out a thermofoil door with standard hardware. In the end, we were looking at about 36 linear feet of cabinets and 4 drawer fronts. I had a very hard time keeping a straight face as I calmly informed him that I may need to explore other options prior to making this large of a mistake..err investment. I will not use them for this service. |
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| Posted by: JRE in LANCASTER, CA. | Posted: October 18th, 2015 07:10AM |
I am a reface salesman from a large company and I will tell you that your perception of price and value as a homeowner needs to change. First go into Cost Vs Value and select your area for the true average cost of a minor kitchen remodel. You are not going to pay 2 to 6K for reface of your cabinets, and if you think that is the price please do not bother any salespeople in the field because you are a un educated customer. Please understand I paid that price knowing the quality of work was well deserved. Also understand some people think a reface is painting it is actuallly replacing all doors, drawers, hinges, slides, hardware, molding, and skinning cabinets with laminate or wood. Labor intensive and nice. All these people you read about $2500.00 and other low prices are blowing smoke and there kitchens are gross and incomplete. You get what you pay for! |
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| Posted by: jimbob in sacramento, CA. | Posted: September 6th, 2015 11:09PM |
Yep! seventeen hundred- Figured I could do it myself if I took time. Cabinets were ash, stripped finish & sanded, then used 5/32 cherry ply on the ends & real cherry veneer on the fronts- installed with contact cement & trimmed. go real slow - it can be done.+ 16 new, not old faced doors & 6 drawer fronts.
Doors were changed to solid wood raised panel cherry with blum hidden soft close hinges, made locally, but you can also get custom doors from Barker doors.com- great quality.
Mine cost $ 22.30 per square ft. for the doors custom made.
Whole job will be around $2000.00 including materials to stain & lacquer everything.
Not including any counter tops as I already had
Silestone in good cond.
Watch lots of you tube refacing videos- the best one is in about 8 parts. If you have any idea of what your hands are for, you can do it.
You will try harder than the guy that just comes to blast it out. It's time consuming but you only need to be smarter than the wood...... |
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| Posted by: Teddy in The Villages, FL. | Posted: April 10th, 2015 01:04PM |
16 larger door fronts, 4 smaller, 4 large drawers,new, flip out under sink, 3 cabinet pullouts, all new hardware, 2 end caps on the island that resemble the drawer fronts, crown on top of upper cabinets, light rail under cabinets, toe kick to match. Martha Stewart MDF Picket Fence. HD a little bit more but they are reliable and stand behind their products and workmanship. They have done 2 previous homes for us with no issues. Staff is responsive to calls and scheduling is on time. Purchased 3/2015. |
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| Posted by: Csokol in Canton, mi., MI. | Posted: April 6th, 2015 01:04PM |
Home Depot quoted us over $10k for 18-holes and subway backsplash. We found a local company for the re-facing for $5k and got two bids for tile under $700. Outta their minds......don't fall for it, do your homework! |
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| Posted by: No way HD in Atlanta, GA. | Posted: March 31st, 2015 06:03PM |
3/31/2015 had Home Depot come out and give me an estimate on refacing 30 linear feet of cabinets , drawers, and building a custom cabinet. When he said 12,000.00 I sent the guy packing and will be looking for someone else as this is twice the price that You should be paying for a standard refacing. For 12K I should be getting a whole new set of cabinets. i want to add that I already have granite counter tops and a tiled backsplash so he couldn't sell me that! |
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| Posted by: Steve Dostovo in Scranton, PA. | Posted: March 23rd, 2015 12:03PM |
Similar to what many others have posted here.We were approached at a local Home Depot offering a free estimate to have our kitchen refaced. Long story short, they rescheduled two times before actually showing up. No big deal, though they did call AFTER the time they were supposed to be there both times. Third time, the guy comes and he gives us the speech, shows us some things. We hear him out and he says before he quotes us we need to know this "Steal" is only good for tonight after that it would be more money. So he quotes us at $20,000 just to reface the cabinets. We have 35 liner feet of cabinets. I know that can be considered a lot...BUT $20,000? Told him no thanks and he said we would never find a better price. We ended up contacting a local contractor with a good rep who did work for friends and family. We now have all NEW cabinets, new counter tops, a new 3x5 island and had a wall removed and an 8ft breakfast nook (bar) added for 24K. Glad we said no to Home Depot! |
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Got a quote for 21.6k on refacing my cabinets. I thought it was pretty high and I've canceled my purchase after I just bought it. their manager Brad was pushing to come over my house and not meet at his office to cancel the deal, as I have that right within 3 days. When he showed up he tried to convince me to keep the prchase and he would give me another 10% off while talking crap about the designer, which was really a nice guy...so, I was wondering if there was 10% off more, why not received it from the start....I didn't buy it in the end and found a local company , KCR.llc for about 5k less.. |
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| Posted by: Mini Mike in Evanston, IL. | Posted: December 7th, 2014 10:12AM |
Bid from Home Depot. 12 Cabinet Fronts, 8 Drawers fronts, hinges, pulls, facing, and glides. Not real wood. $520 a hole. Not A Chance! |
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| Posted by: rosetta m in penderlea, NC. | Posted: October 20th, 2014 08:10AM |
i have a L shape kitchen. 18ft one side and 30ft on the other side. a total of 15 cabinets. i just wanted a quote on refacing using laminate cabinets and counter tops. the cost would be $13,350 from home depot. both sears and lowes said thats the cost of a remodel job with new appliances, flooring and top of the line cabinets and granite countertops.. so their quotes was 4,500-5,000... |
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| Posted by: JSH1 in Concord, NC. | Posted: June 16th, 2014 11:06AM |
Very high pressure sales tactic had us feeling very uncomfortable. Being held to the "you need to make a decision immediately" is a real turn off. Told Home Depot to take a hike. Went to Lowes and got new cabinets and new counter tops for 1/2 the $8800. |
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| Posted by: Citified in Canyon Lake, CA. | Posted: April 12th, 2014 10:04AM |
I have 38 linear feet of cabinets, two countertops for both master and hall bathroom, plus faucets. The demo wall long but I could finance a portion. Does this sound right? |
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| Posted by: Dave W. in Kaneohe, HI. | Posted: January 28th, 2013 08:01PM |
I had a handyman, as he said he was, come over and give me an estimate to replace my cabinet fascia. This handyman was always late, and sometime never showed up. So I look online, Craigslist, and found the best handyman service in Hawaii, CRU KUSTOM WORKZ. These guys were always on-time never late and finished the cabinets in 3 weeks. Now this re-facing was not a kit, CRU KUSTOM WORKZ customized the cabinet fascias with pine wood slats. I have been authorized by CRU KUSTOM WORKZ to share this link to his photos: https://facebook.com/CruKustomWorkz/photos_albums,scoll down till you see the Kaneohe Cabinet Re-Facing album.rn They are a life saver because I had to move to my new home and get the kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity done before the renters came in, they finished in time and has been very helpful and upfront with me from the start. I would call them before you call Home Depot or any other cabinet contractor on Oahu. Thank you for doing this job for me. |
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| Posted by: a user in Phoenix, AZ. | Posted: December 16th, 2012 02:12PM |
Home Depot quoted us $25k to reface our current 42in cabinets, add new island and countertops(granite).
Sears quoted us $26k to do the same work as HD and $30k if we added three new cabinets for bar area. Spent 3yrs telling us about their brand, warranty and what they could not do - boring!
Went with local company (Cabinet Coatings of America) as they quoted us $12k, including island, bar area and some other modifications like soft close drawers and adding a utility cabinet next to the fridge. With countertops, came to $17k. Purchased sink and faucet online as saved about half on same products then going to local retailer as we were looking for a composite sink(faucetdirect.com).
Another local company quoted us $18k for the bells and whistles too.
Get multiple quotes as I do not trust big box stores due to this and prior experiences as their quotes always seem to be too high and have little flexibility in options. Find a small business that has been doing the work for over 10 years. |
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| Posted by: 1martima in Toledo, OH. | Posted: December 8th, 2012 09:12AM |
Home Depot said they charge min $300 per linear ft.and have a $3,500 min charge. Really weren't interested even to come and give an estimate on small jobs. |
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| Posted by: Jaxops in VAB in Virginia Beach, VA. | Posted: November 28th, 2012 05:11AM |
Home Depot came in at $28,000.00 for 36 ft of cabinet doors in cherry wood, and a Starin synthetic counter-top. They are running a 20% discount and a $200.00 military discount to take it down to the $20K price. I am getting a 2nd estimate based on your comments here. |
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- www.amazon.com/Refacing-Cabinets-Making-Kitchen-Homebuilding/dp/1561581976/ref=pd_...
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