| Estimated Cabinet Refinishing Prices Per Square Foot |
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| Austin, TX | $7.40 - $9.55 per square foot |
| Brooklyn, NY | $14.08 - $18.17 per square foot |
| Charlotte, NC | $7.22 - $9.32 per square foot |
| Cincinnati, OH | $7.27 - $9.38 per square foot |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $7.19 - $9.28 per square foot |
| Dallas, TX | $7.12 - $9.19 per square foot |
| Eugene, OR | $8.51 - $10.98 per square foot |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10.59 - $13.66 per square foot |
| Martinsburg, WV | $6.94 - $8.96 per square foot |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7.80 - $10.07 per square foot |
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Cost factors that may affect your cabinet refinishing project:
1. Number of cabinets
A primary cost factor for cabinet refinishing is the number or size of cabinets that need refinishing, due to the cost of materials and the amount of time it takes to refinish each cabinet.
Contractors typically price out cabinet refinishing projects in one of two ways. The first is that they count the number of drawers and number of cabinet doors and multiply by a price per piece. The second way they might bid the project is by measuring the linear feet of the whole cabinet and drawer area and multiplying by a certain cost per foot.
2. Design details
Refinishing cabinets is a labor-intensive job that involves sanding down existing varnish and preparing the wood surface to be re-stained. If your cabinets have intricate carvings or detailed borders, expect to pay more due to the higher level of skill required for the job and the longer time needed to do thorough and careful work.
3. Condition of cabinets
The easiest job for cabinet refinishing is if your cabinets are in good shape, but you just want a different color stain to change up the look.
If your cabinets are damaged and in need of repairs in addition to the refinishing work, the repairs can usually be done by the same contractor. But, expect to pay extra for completing the repair work.
Another factor that may increase your cost is if your cabinets are currently painted and you want to refinish them back to the wood. This is especially true if your cabinets have multiple coats of paint to be scraped off.
4. Quality of materials
When selecting your stains and finishes for the cabinets, you’ll have some options when it comes to the grade of materials. You may want to go for a higher-grade stain or extra coat of varnish if your cabinets are in direct sunlight, for example.
5. Accessories and options
You can also choose to upgrade your finishes such as drawer pulls and cabinet knobs, if you’d like something new to go with the updated look of your cabinets.
While your cabinets are cleared out, there is also an opportunity to add organizational accessories such as a lazy susan, built-in spice rack, pull-out drawers or cutting boards, or other useful storage solutions. Many of these organizers can be purchased online. Ask your contractor about installing these for you.
6. Your geographic area
Labor charges vary regionally for refinishing cabinets. Be sure to get several quotes from contractors in your area.
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