Frequently Ased Questions
How Much does Kitchen Cabinets Refacing cost?
I’m a paragraIt could cost anywhere between $5,000 to over $20,000+ depending on the size of the kitchen, materials choice and complexity of the job.
What is Kitchen Cabinets Refacing?
Kitchen Cabinets Refacing is a cost-effective remodeling method for a kitchen that updates the outside look of your kitchen cabinets and installing new doors while keeping the main structural cabinet boxes and layout in place.
Can I afford Cabinet Refacing on a budget?
Kitchen is probably one of the most expensive rooms in the house to remodel and one should expect to spend some money to make it look new. Kitchen Cabinets Refacing is an alternative to total remodel and it does save a substantial amount of money for homeowners.
Do I have to remove my newish countertops to have Kitchen Cabinets Refacing done?
No. Existing countertops and backsplash do not have to be removed.
Are soft close hinges included in Kitchen Cabinets Refacing?
Yes. New doors should only be mounted on new soft close hinges.
Are soft close drawers included in Kitchen Cabinets Refacing?
Not necessarily. If existing boxes and slides are in good condition and drawer fronts can be removed, then there’s no need to spend extra money. Adding new drawers, rollout, big crown moldings and other customizations will raise the project cost.
How long is the warranty on Kitchen Cabinets Refacing doors?
Warranty on doors depends on warranty offered by new doors manufacturer. It could range from lifetime on 5-piece laminate doors, 5-10 years on thermofoil doors to only one year for wooden doors. Ziggy offers 3-year warranty on labor.
How long does Kitchen Cabinets Refacing take?
Usually, it takes 4 to 5 days just for a refacing of a small to medium-size kitchen. Larger kitchens might need more time and if counter-top replacement is contracted along with backsplash then one should add at least few more working days.
Is Kitchen Cabinets Refacing worth the money?
Kitchen Cabinets Refacing is definitely worth the money if current cabinet boxes are in good condition, sturdy without any major damage and layout does not have to change.
How many Kitchen Cabinets Refacing estimates should I get?
One should get at least 3 estimates to compare prices, because prices range widely and big-box stores use made up sales and promotions to drive a hard sale to corner homeowners into signing contract.
Why are big-box store prices higher than smaller family owned Kitchen Cabinets Refacing contractors?
Big-box stores have lots of overhead. Commission based salespeople, sub-contractors, project managers, draftsmen and fancy showrooms can easily double the price of a Kitchen Cabinets Refacing project. Finding a reputable, honest hands on contractor like Ziggy can easily bring down cost of a project from $11k for example to $7k-8k.
DIY Kitchen Cabinets Refacing vs. Hiring a Professional?
Kitchen Cabinets Refacing can be difficult, very labor intensive and few specialty tools are required. Making a mistake on custom made doors can be very expensive with 2-3 weeks of remake time and 2-3 weekends DIYing your Kitchen Cabinets Refacing can turn into months without the kitchen. As always, budget and time frame plays the biggest role in this decision.