Cabinet refacing costs $150 to $450 per linear foot, or $4,483 to $10,592 for a typical kitchen.1 National averages run $7,235 (Angi, 7,355 projects) to $8,250 (Fixr).13 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on kitchen size in linear feet, material (laminate, wood veneer, solid wood), door style, and hardware.
$7,235
average, Angi
$150 – $450
per linear foot, Angi / HomeGuide
$435
per door, Fixr
$8,250
average, Fixr
Quick math: a 20-linear-foot kitchen at $150 to $450 per foot = $3,000 to $9,000, our arithmetic.12 Replacement runs $4,500 to $15,000+ for stock cabinets alone (HomeGuide), so refacing usually sits well under it, our reading.2
Refacing vs refinishing vs painting (Angi)
| Option | What it is | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Painting | Sand, prime, and paint existing surfaces | $180 – $3,200 |
| Refinishing | Sand and re-stain or clear-coat | $2,000 – $7,000 |
| Refacing | New doors, drawer fronts, veneer on boxes | $4,000 – $13,500 |
Painting is the budget refresh; refacing replaces every visible surface but keeps the cabinet boxes, our synthesis.1
Cost by kitchen size
| Kitchen | Size | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 10 linear ft | $1,500 – $3,000 | Angi |
| Medium | 20 linear ft | $3,000 – $6,000 | Angi |
| Large | 30+ linear ft | $5,000 – $10,000 | Angi |
| Average (100–200 sq ft) | — | $5,000 – $13,000 | HomeGuide |
| Large (200+ sq ft) | — | $9,000 – $22,000+ | HomeGuide |
Fixr’s extremes bracket the same curve: $1,600 on the low end up to $27,000 for high-end hardwood in a large kitchen.3
Cost by material (per linear foot)
| Material | Per linear foot | Character | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate / thermofoil | $80 – $125 | Cheapest, least durable | HomeGuide / Angi |
| Wood veneer | $100 – $250 | Mid-price, real-wood look | HomeGuide / Angi |
| Solid wood | $200 – $500 | Best durability | Fixr |
Material is the second-biggest lever after size.23
DIY vs pro
Painting cabinets is the realistic DIY version: a weekend, a good brush or sprayer, and a bonding cabinet paint. Home Depot’s cabinet paint section lists current prices (plain link, not affiliate). True refacing, with veneered boxes and new hung doors, is usually pro work if you want factory-clean lines.
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Cabinet Refacing Cost?
2. HomeGuide — Cabinet Refacing Cost
3. Fixr — Cabinet Refacing Cost