Cabinet refacing cost per linear foot
| Door material | Installed price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate or thermofoil | $50–$125 | The lowest price; a plastic laminate or thermofoil surface |
| Wood veneer | $100–$250 | A thin layer of real wood over the existing boxes |
| Solid wood doors | $200–$500 | New solid wood doors and drawer fronts |
HomeGuide, Angi and Forbes Home agree closely on every material. Angi puts the average refacing project at $7,236. Bob Vila's older overall average of $7,220 is attributed to Angi and HomeAdvisor, and its total for high-quality veneer, $2,500 to $6,500, is in line with ours.
What changes the price
- Door material. Solid wood costs several times as much per linear foot as laminate.
- Length of the run. The total is the per-foot price times the linear feet of cabinets.
- Labor. Labor is 50% to 70% of the cost, so wages in your area matter.
- Extras. Crown molding, lighting and new hardware add to the total.
- Scope. Replacing only the doors and drawer fronts is a different, cheaper job.
- Where you live. The calculator adjusts the labor share for your state's carpenter wages.
Extras to expect
| Item | Typical cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Crown molding | $210–$570 | For a finished top edge |
| Under-cabinet light fixture | $200–$350 each | Add once for each light |
Refacing keeps your existing boxes. If they are damaged, replacing may make more sense; see cabinet installation cost, and for a full renovation kitchen remodel cost. New counters and floors are priced on flooring installation cost.
Questions to ask before you hire
- What material and finish are the doors, drawer fronts and exposed sides?
- Does the price include hardware, crown molding and removal of the old doors?
- Are the cabinet boxes in good enough shape to reface?
- How long will the kitchen be out of use?
- What does the warranty cover?
Methodology and sources
We price each door material per linear foot from three published guides, take the middle of their lows, midpoints and highs, and adjust the labor share for your state's wages. Bob Vila is used as an independent cross-check. Read how we estimate costs.
- HomeGuide: cabinet refacing cost — price per linear foot, refacing vs replacing, add-ons, labor share
- Angi: cabinet refacing cost — price per linear foot, by kitchen size, add-ons
- Forbes Home: cabinet refacing cost — price per linear foot, labor share
- Bob Vila: cabinet refacing cost — used as an independent cross-check
- BLS OEWS May 2025, State (SOC 47-2031, Carpenters) — state labor index
What each source reports
Our estimate does not rely on any single page. This table lists each page we used and the figures it reports, so you can see where the ranges come from.
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| Angi |
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| Forbes Home |
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Common questions about cabinet refacing costs
How much does cabinet refacing cost?
A typical job (25 ft, wood veneer) comes to about $4,380 nationally, within a range of $2,500 to $6,250. Use the calculator above to adjust for your state, the options you choose and any extras.
How much does it cost to reface 25 linear feet of kitchen cabinets?
With wood veneer, about $2,500–$6,250. Laminate costs $1,250–$3,130 and solid wood $5,000–$12,500 for the same run.
What is the cabinet refacing cost per linear foot?
About $50–$125 for laminate or thermofoil, $100–$250 for wood veneer and $200–$500 for solid wood.
How much does it cost to reface a small, medium or large kitchen?
With wood veneer, a kitchen with 10 linear feet of cabinets costs about $1,000–$2,500, 20 feet $2,000–$5,000 and 30 feet $3,000–$7,500. Angi puts the same three sizes at $1,500 to $3,000, $3,000 to $6,000 and $5,000 to $10,000.
Is refacing cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Not always, because the ranges overlap. HomeGuide puts refacing at $5,000 to $13,000 and full replacement at $4,500 to $15,000, with stock cabinets at $100 to $400 per linear foot installed. Refinishing costs less, at $1,500 to $4,500.
How much does it cost to replace only the doors and drawer fronts?
HomeGuide puts replacing doors and drawer fronts at $2,200 to $6,600, a different job from refacing the boxes.
How much does crown molding add to cabinet refacing?
About $210–$570.
How much of the cost is labor?
HomeGuide puts labor at 50% to 70% of the total, and Forbes Home at about 60%.
How much does under-cabinet lighting cost?
About $200–$350 per fixture, according to HomeGuide.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from 3 published cost pages from 3 publishers, last checked Oct 9, 2026. We report what those pages say and do not invent figures; the table above shows each source.
How does my state change the estimate?
The labor part of the price is scaled by the average wage for the relevant trade in your state, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Materials and equipment are not adjusted.
Why might a contractor's quote differ from this estimate?
A quote reflects your specific scope, access, local demand and what the contractor includes. Ask for line items rather than a single total so you can compare bids on the same basis.
All 3 sources behind these prices
Every figure in the calculator comes from one or more of these pages, with the number each one supports in the link text.