Cabinet refacing replaces your doors and drawer fronts and finishes the visible cabinet faces to match, on the boxes you already have. With Bayshore it starts at $7,000, most kitchens run $10,000–$12,500, and it takes 5 to 7 working days on site, with soft-close hinges and drawer slides standard.
Most people have heard of refacing but aren’t sure what actually happens, what stays, or how long the kitchen is torn up. Here’s the whole process the way we run it, start to finish.
Step 1: The assessment (before any price is final)
We open every cabinet and check the boxes, starting with the sink base and the cabinets next to the dishwasher, where leaks show up first. We’re looking for swollen bottoms, soft sides, loose face frames and boxes that are out of square. If they’re sound, refacing will hold up. If one area is damaged, it can sometimes be rebuilt and refaced with the rest; if damage is widespread, we’ll tell you refacing is the wrong job. Refacing is a new face on a sound box. It doesn’t fix structure.
We also count doors, drawers, exposed ends and fillers, because that count drives the price far more than the kitchen’s square footage.
Step 2: Choosing the door style, color and hardware
You pick the door profile (shaker, slab or a raised or recessed panel), the color, and the knobs and pulls. Soft-close hinges and drawer slides are standard. This is also the moment to decide on extras: glass-front doors (more per door), a second color for an island (two-tone), or panels on the island back and exposed ends. Your written proposal should name the door material and the finishing method for the boxes so there’s no question later about what will match.
Step 3: Measuring and ordering
Every opening is measured, and doors and drawer fronts are made to fit. This is the waiting period; your kitchen stays fully usable while the doors are being made.
Step 4: On-site work, 5 to 7 working days
- Protection. Floors, countertops and appliances are covered.
- Old doors and drawer fronts come off.
- Any agreed repairs are made, such as a rebuilt sink-base floor.
- The boxes and face frames are cleaned, degreased and sanded so the new finish bonds.
- The visible surfaces are finished to match the new doors.
- New doors, drawer fronts, hinges, slides and hardware are installed, then every door is adjusted so the gaps line up.
- Walkthrough. We open and close everything with you and note anything that needs adjusting.
You can usually use the sink and most of the kitchen during the work, with some inconvenience on finishing days. If you’re also replacing countertops and backsplash, or adding cabinets, plan on 2 to 3 weeks instead.
What you’re responsible for
- Emptying the cabinets before day one.
- Making your door, color and hardware selections before we order, because changes after ordering cost time and money.
- Telling us about any known leaks or past water damage.
What refacing costs with us
| Kitchen size | Typical count | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller | 15–20 doors | From $7,000 |
| Medium | About 30 doors, 15 drawers | $10,000–$12,500 |
| Large | 40+ doors, more glass and panels | $13,000–$18,000 |
What pushes it up: glass doors, lots of panels and fillers, repairs found during assessment, and adding cabinets (which usually means new countertops over the new section). For refinishing prices side by side, see what it costs.
When refacing isn’t the right project
- You like your doors and only want a new color. Cabinet refinishing starts at $5,000 and keeps your doors.
- You want a different layout or more storage. That needs new boxes, which means a kitchen remodel. See refacing or replacing to decide.
- The boxes are water-damaged throughout. Replacement is the honest answer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does cabinet refacing take?
5 to 7 working days on site for most kitchens, after the doors are made. Add countertops and backsplash and it’s 2 to 3 weeks.
Can refacing be done in a bathroom?
Yes, the same process works on vanities, and it’s sometimes combined with a kitchen, as in our Belleair Bluffs condo project.
Do the cabinet interiors get refinished?
Refacing covers the visible exterior. If you want interiors done, ask for it in writing as a separate line.
We reface cabinets across Pinellas, including Largo, Clearwater, Belleair, Seminole, Indian Rocks Beach and Dunedin. If you’d like to know whether your boxes are good candidates, book a free consultation and we’ll check them with you, or see our cabinet refacing page.
