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The cost of cabinet refacing is $7,230 on average, but this price could range from $1,200 for a minor project or as much as $16,000 for refacing large custom cabinets. The number of cabinets along with the materials you use will determine the price.
For example, plastic laminate is the most cost-effective option, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. However, if you want something more high-end, choosing solid wood doors will be more expensive, costing you between $5,000 and $10,000.
The cost of cabinet refinishing is $3,000 on average but can range between $700 to $6,000 or more, depending on the size of your cabinets and their location in your home. Since kitchen cabinets are often much larger than other cabinets in your home, the cost of refinishing these is higher than others, ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. In contrast, smaller bathroom cabinets cost an average of $200 to $2,000 to refinish. The refinishing method also impacts the total cost, with cabinet staining being the most cost-effective option, from $4 to $10 per square foot.
Though they sound very similar, there is a difference between cabinet refacing and cabinet refinishing. Cabinet refacing includes removing the existing cabinet doors from the cabinet carcass and replacing them with brand-new doors and often new hardware. Cabinet refinishing includes sanding down the existing cabinet doors, which strips them of their current paint or stain, and then repainting or restaining them to look like new.
Since there are many methods of repairing your cabinets, including refacing and refinishing, it can be tricky to know when to replace or fix your existing cabinets. Generally, it’s best to repair your existing cabinets when the cabinet boxes are in good condition. Additionally, this option is best when you’re being budget-friendly or remodeling.
Replacing your cabinets is best when you’re changing the layout of the room or when the cabinet boxes are in rough shape. It’s also best to replace your cabinets if you need more storage space, as this will remove the existing cabinets for new ones.
Cabinets should last about 20 years. Of course, the total lifespan of your cabinet depends on the wear and tear it’s put through—the more use and handling, the faster it's prone to needing repair. When looking at your cabinets, look for the following to determine if they need to be repaired or replaced:
Scratches or dents
Water damage
Unpleasant smells
Outdated cabinetry
Continuous dirty or dingy look
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Kitchen cabinets are usually a point of pride in a home. If your kitchen cabinets do not look their best, consider professional cabinet repair to transform the doors and frames, upgrade the hinges, and update the handles.
What is Cabinet Repair?
Kitchen and built-in cabinets consist of a carcase —the wooden frame that forms the back, sides, and open front — and the doors or drawers. Skilled cabinetmakers can make the grain direction of the carcase front match the grain of the doors. They can make the doors in a wide variety of styles, of materials ranging from laminate to plywood to hardwood.
Custom-made cabinets can be finished with your choice of paint, stain, varnish or polyurethane. The hardware can be selected to suit your tastes.
No matter the material, finish or hardware, cabinets wear. The paint can fade or be scuffed. Accidental gouges expose raw wood in stained doors. Hardware can bind; handles can break.
A cabinet repair service rejuvenates worn-out or damaged kitchen and built-in cabinets, usually on site. Cabinet repair means structural fixes plus refacing and hardware replacement.
What Does Cabinet Repair Cost?
Cabinet hardware is expensive because of the fine finishes and high precision required for reliable service. Consider a single one-door cabinet:
- Two hinges at around $6 (budget hinges) up to $22 (for European style hinges)
- One pull or knob at around $2.50 (simple knob) up to $15 for a stylish bar pull
This makes a typical kitchen of 20 cabinet doors and 10 drawers a pricey project just for the hardware: $200 at the low end; around $600 at the high end. Add door and frame refacing, which can start at $1,000 for laminate for a typical 10 x 20-foot kitchen and rise to over $3,000 for wood veneer.
If substantial repair work (steaming out dents, replacing doors or carcase parts) is needed, costs can climb to over $9,000. This is still below typical full replacement: $10,000 for customized cabinetry.
How Do I Find & Hire A Cabinet Repair Service Near Me?
- Read reviews and grades found on this list of cabinet repair services near you.
- Ask local real estate agents for recommendations.
- Find a local cabinet installer. These companies generally also offer repair services, though not all do refacing or repairs.
- Always ask for references even if you have read their reviews.
- Try to get at least three written estimates from three different repair services near you detailing the scope of work. This will help you get a competitive price.