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Cabinet Refacing & Repainting Calculator

Estimate cabinet painting/refacing materials, cost, and step-by-step process.

Intermediate Low risk Kitchen
Estimated resale recovery: 70%–120%
Estimated resale recovery / marketability impact
Plan cabinet painting or refacing by door and drawer count. Sound boxes first — paint will not fix swollen particleboard. Pair with the local cabinet refacing market answers.

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Common questions
How much does cabinet painting/refacing cost?

Pro paint for a typical kitchen (~15 doors + 8 drawers) commonly plans around $2,500–$7,000. DIY materials often $250–$850. True door-replacement reface often $5,000–$12,000+. Enter door/drawer counts for a materials planning band.

Paint or replace cabinets?

Paint/reface when boxes are square and dry. Replace when particleboard is swollen, layout is broken, or doors are failing. See the kitchen remodel guides for full gut ranges.

Can I DIY cabinet painting?

Yes with thorough degreasing, bonding primer, thin coats, and patience. Lead-test pre-1978 finishes before sanding.

Worked example: 15 doors + 8 drawers in Michiana

Assumptions (not a quote): paint/prime + new hardware. DIY materials often ~$250–$800. Pro spray/paint commonly ~$2,500–$6,500. See the local cabinet refacing market answers.

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