Anyone who has replaced kitchen cabinets will tell you it’s a big dollar home improvement. An alternative is refacing, not replacing the cabinets. The reason is that refacing doesn’t tear out the existing cabinets, it adds a new laminate surface to their base, fronts, sides, and doors. It’s a good alternative to replacing them if the cabinets are in sound condition, provide the storage space you need, and are located to make the most of your kitchen layout. The job typically involves a laminate veneer being applied to the cabinet bases, doors and drawer fronts, and installing new hardware.
In a medium-sized kitchen with 15 feet of base and wall cabinets a refacing service or contractor will charge $8,150, including labor and material, to reface the cabinets. It does not include new countertops.
