Why does refacing scope differently than refinishing?
Refinishing renews the surfaces you already have, while refacing purchases and installs new doors and fronts and applies new veneer. Those are different material and labor scopes.
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What Drives Cabinet Refacing Cost
The short answer
Refacing cost is driven by the number of new doors and drawer fronts, the exposed box surfaces that need veneer, the door style and material you select, and hardware. Because refacing replaces components, its scope differs from refinishing, which renews existing surfaces.
New components drive the scope
Each new door and drawer front is a purchased and installed component, so counts are the largest cost driver in a refacing project.
Veneer surface area
Exposed box faces, end panels, and visible sides all receive matching veneer or skin. More visible surfaces mean more material and labor.
Style and material selections
Door style, front material, and veneer selection change the components and the coordination required to match them.
Getting an accurate number
A useful refacing estimate starts from documented door and drawer counts, exposed surfaces, and your style selections rather than a single per-kitchen figure.
Common questions
What is the biggest cost driver?
The number of new doors and drawer fronts, followed by the exposed box surface area that needs matching veneer.
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