Cabinet Refacing (M04)
Cabinet refacing gives kitchens a new look for a fraction of replacement cost – but only when the existing cabinet boxes are sound and the new surfaces are applied and matched correctly.
This BidScope guides you through three distinct scopes: refacing (new veneer or laminate over existing face frames plus all-new doors and drawer fronts), professional cabinet painting (spray-finished existing doors and boxes), and door replacement only (new doors and drawer fronts on existing boxes). It helps you decide which fits your cabinets and budget – and when full replacement is the smarter call.
Learn refacing fundamentals: assess box and face-frame condition first (refacing only works on structurally sound boxes), clean and lightly sand face frames, apply matching wood veneer or rigid thermofoil/laminate, then install new doors and drawer fronts in your chosen style and finish.
Understand the painting path: full degrease, scuff-sand, prime with a bonding primer, and spray a durable cabinet-grade finish (far smoother than brush/roller) – with hardware removed and reinstalled consistently and level.
Master hardware and hinges: new soft-close hinges and drawer glides, knobs and pulls with consistent centering and alignment, and touch-up of any handling marks before completion.
Navigate the refacing-vs-replacement decision: refacing keeps existing layout and boxes (fast, less disruptive, lower cost) while replacement makes sense if boxes are damaged, the layout must change, or you want different cabinet sizes.
Understand Utah considerations: the dry climate is favorable for factory-quality sprayed and veneer finishes, but evaluate any prior water damage under sinks and confirm box squareness before committing to a reface.
Calculate typical costs: cabinet painting $2,000-6,000, refacing $4,000-10,000+ depending on kitchen size and door style, door-and-drawer-front replacement priced per opening – all well below the $15,000-40,000+ of full cabinet replacement.
This BidScope ensures your refacing, painting, or door-replacement project is scoped to sound boxes with correctly matched, durable new surfaces.
What’s Included:
- Three scopes compared (refacing, cabinet painting, door replacement only)
- Cabinet box and face-frame condition assessment
- Refacing (veneer or rigid laminate over face frames)
- New doors and drawer fronts (style, finish, material matched)
- Professional spray painting (degrease, sand, bonding primer, finish coat)
- Soft-close hinges and drawer glides
- Hardware install (knobs/pulls, consistent centering and level)
- Door and drawer-front count log
- Finish and color matching to existing or new selection
- Refacing vs full replacement decision guidance
- Disposal or owner retention of old doors and fronts
- Utah note (dry climate favorable; check for prior water damage)
- Warranty terms on doors, finish, and hardware
- Cost factors ($2,000-6,000 painting, $4,000-10,000+ refacing, per-opening door replacement)
