Replace your Kitchen Cabinet Doors: Step-by-Step
Published: October 14, 2020
Are you thinking about updating your kitchen? If so we think you should consider replacing your kitchen cabinet doors to give your kitchen that updated look at a fraction of the cost. New cabinet doors are one of the quickest changes you can make to your kitchen that will give it the look of a major facelift. By updating just your kitchen cabinet doors you can save yourself money and the hassle of removing and mounting new boxes by keeping the existing cabinet boxes in place and just mounting the new doors on them.
Replacing Cabinet Doors vs Entire Cabinet
Updating your kitchen cabinets can be a big financial decision with stock cabinets ranging from $160 to $380 per linear foot to custom cabinets ranging from $700 to $1,000 per linear foot. To put this in perspective updating your kitchen with stock or prefab cabinets can run you from $3,200 to $8,500, while going with custom cabinets can range north of $12,000. These total estimates all depend on the size and layout of your kitchen.
When updating or renovating your kitchen replacing all of the cabinets can consume at least half your budget and replacing the just the doors will give you the impact you're looking for at a fraction of the cost.
Things to Consider
Before you get started you will want to assess the condition of your existing cabinet boxes to see if any or all will need to be replaced. When it comes to replacing the cabinet doors in your kitchen you may opt to also replace the drawer fronts to match your new cabinet doors.
Why you Should Reface Instead of Replace
- Save Time and Money Replacing cabinet doors and drawer fronts is a simple and something you can do yourself, and will save you the hassle and money of finding and hiring a contractor to install new cabinets.
- Fewer Materials As we mentioned before replacing the entire cabinet can add up, not only are you buying all new cabinets which are costly but you are also paying someone to remove the existing cabinets and install the new ones.
- Simple Measuring Measuring for new cabinet doors and drawer fronts is simple, if you're replacing your existing cabinet doors and drawer fronts then all you need to provide is the width and height.
- Environmentally Friendly Ordering and replacing just the cabinet doors and drawer fronts is also good for environment as you're not throwing away all of your cabinets in a landfill.
- Continued Use of Your Kitchen Most importantly, if you are only changing the cabinet doors and drawer fronts you will still have access and use your kitchen!
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Upgrading Your Kitchen with Custom Cabinet Doors
Replacing cabinet doors is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform a kitchen or bathroom without a full remodel. Custom wood cabinet doors from Estate Millwork are built to your exact measurements, so they fit existing cabinet boxes without modification. This approach saves thousands of dollars compared to tearing out and replacing entire cabinets while delivering a dramatic visual upgrade.
Cabinet door style sets the tone for the entire kitchen. Raised-panel doors create a traditional, formal look popular in colonial and transitional kitchens. Flat-panel or Shaker-style doors deliver the clean lines favored in modern and contemporary designs. Louvered cabinet doors add texture and airflow, making them ideal for bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, and laundry rooms. Bead-board and V-groove panels bridge the gap between casual and classic, working well in cottage and farmhouse kitchens.
Material choice for cabinet doors should account for the kitchen environment: heat, humidity, grease, and frequent cleaning. Maple and Cherry are the hardest common cabinet-door species, offering excellent resistance to dents and scratches. Red Oak provides strong grain character at a moderate price. For painted cabinet doors, Poplar is the preferred choice because its fine, even grain produces a glass-smooth painted surface. Estate Millwork sands every cabinet door to 180 grit before shipping, so they are ready for primer and paint or stain upon arrival.
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