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Resurfacing a kitchen is much more budget-friendly than replacing the old cabinetry.

An average-sized kitchen will cost a maximum of $10,000 for resurfacing, depending on several factors. Every kitchen needs specific and tailored options and the average price of kitchen varies between $600 and $6,500. The average cost of kitchen resurfacing is outlined below.

  • Complete coverage of the kitchen, including splashbacks, benchtop, handles, and cabinets, will cost between $4,500 and $6,500.

  • Half coverage, including either just the benchtops or the cabinets, costs between $2,000 and $3,000.

  • Just the shower tray cost ranges from between $600 to $1,000.

Factors behind the final kitchen resurfacing cost

  • Numbers of cabinets to be resurfaced in the kitchen along with their size.

  • The quality of the new kitchen surface that will replace the previously installed surface.

  • Installation charges.

  • Total area in the kitchen that needs to be resurfaced.

  • Complexity of the job. A tough job with hard to reach location will invite additional expenses.

Is it cheaper to resurface or replace kitchen cabinets?

Yes, it is cheaper to resurface the kitchen cabinets rather than replacing them. Kitchen cabinet replacement attracts an expense of $20,000, while resurfacing costs a mere$10,000 on an average. Some people opt for kitchen and bathroom resurfacing together.

Homeowners can opt for DIY for resurfacing kitchen cabinets, but replacement shall be done by an experienced professional. Resurfacing cost is expected to be 40% to 50% less kitchen cabinet replacement.

Cabinet resurfacing

  • The estimated cost of resurfacing is around $10,000 or less.

  • If the existing cabinet doors are not damaged and well-functioning, a mere coat of stain or paint is sufficient, eliminating the need for resurfacing.

  • For materials that cannot be painted, a veneer is another alternate.

  • Homeowners can opt for a new cabinet only if the old ones are not functioning correctly or are damaged.

Cabinet replacement

  • Partial or complete kitchen cabinet replacement is deemed costly, around $20,000.

  • The estimated price is expected to change, subject to job complexity, the time required and the type of cabinet that homeowners choose to buy.

  • New countertops further add to the cost, which is optional.

How long does it take to resurface an entire kitchen?

Kitchen renovations need at least three days and not more than seven days under normal circumstances. Several factors govern the total resurfacing time. Cabinet measurement consumes 30 minutes if the task is performed smoothly. Old cabinet surface removal consumes at least 3 hours, which can go up to 5 hours.

Spraying booths

Professional installers follow a protocol to complete the job, which increases the job time. First, they take the doors and surfaces that need to be resurfaced to the spray booths. These spraying booths are set up at their workplace. The spraying process alone consumes less time while resulting in an attractive finish. Working on the surfaces after disassembling them is far more efficient than working on surfaces fixed at a place. The resurfacing process has an odour similar to that of a new paint job, which might cause respiratory issues to the homeowners. Therefore, taking the surfaces to the spraying booth is recommended.

Lasting period

Professionally done and maintained resurfacing job will leave its impact for 10 to 15 years.

Warranty

To prove their quality of work, some pro workers give a warranty on the task that they performed. The warranty period ranges from at least one year to five years, differing from one professional to another. The use of low-quality materials during the resurfacing job will force the professionals to give a limited warranty.

What does the process of resurfacing a kitchen involve?

The kitchen resurfacing process comprises of various steps, outlined below.

  • Discussing the resurfacing plans and possibilities.

  • Making an estimate of expenses. This is usually 40% to 50% less expensive than replacing the cabinets.

  • Taking measurements of the cabinets.

  • Removing the surfaces that will be resurfaced.

Applying veneer layers, which is a lamination or wood that's added to the cabinets, is available in different forms. Polyurethane, plastic-based veneer, is popular in kitchens.

Ordinary

  • Made of wood.

  • No adhesive.

  • Solvent or water-based cement used for application.

Core plywood

  • Made of wood veneer

  • 1/8 or 1/4 inch thickness

PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive)

  • Pre-existing adhesive

  • Just peel off the covering layer and stick it on.