8/7/2024
Cabinet Painting vs Replacement: Real Cost Breakdown
Refinishing existing cabinets typically runs 30–50% of a full replacement. Here's when each makes sense.
Average refinishing project: $3,500–$7,500 for a typical kitchen. New cabinets (mid-range): $12,000–$25,000 installed.
Refinish when the boxes are solid wood or quality plywood and the layout works. Replace when boxes are particleboard, water-damaged, or you're reworking the kitchen layout. A sprayed lacquer finish on existing doors is genuinely indistinguishable from new.
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