Cabinet Refacing Colorado Springs
Cabinet refacing Colorado Springs style means brand new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware on your existing solid cabinet boxes. It costs about a third of full replacement and finishes in days. But it is not right for every kitchen. Here is the honest guide.
What Cabinet Refacing Actually Is
Refacing keeps your cabinet boxes and replaces everything you see. We install new doors and drawer fronts. We cover the box frames with matching veneer. We add new hinges, handles, and knobs. Your kitchen looks brand new. The structure underneath stays put.
The boxes are the expensive part of a kitchen. They are also the part you never see. When the boxes are solid, throwing them away is throwing money away.
Cabinet Refacing Colorado Springs: The Honest Framework
Refacing is the smart move when three things are true.
Your boxes are solid
Open a few doors. Are the boxes square and sturdy? No water damage under the sink? No warping? Then your boxes have another 20 years in them. Refacing is made for you.
You like your layout
Refacing does not move walls or change cabinet sizes. If your kitchen layout works, keep it. You save the cost of plumbing moves, electrical work, and permits.
You want the look without the mess
Refacing takes 3 to 5 days. There is no demo dumpster in your driveway. No weeks of dust. Many of our clients cook dinner the night we finish.
This is why refacing is our most popular service in Briargate. Those 1990s oak kitchens have great boxes and tired faces. Refacing turns them modern for a fraction of replacement cost.
When Cabinet Refacing Is Wrong for You
Most companies will never say this. We will. Refacing is the wrong choice when:
- Your boxes are damaged. Water damage, mold, or warped boxes cannot be veneered over. That is lipstick on a problem.
- The layout fights you. A galley kitchen that needs an island, or a cooktop crammed in a corner. New faces will not fix a bad floor plan.
- You need new storage. Refacing keeps the same cabinet sizes. If you need drawers where doors are, you need new cabinets.
- You are moving plumbing or walls. At that point you are doing a full kitchen remodel anyway. New cabinets belong in that plan.
If any of these are true, we will tell you in the consult. We would rather lose a refacing job than sell you one that disappoints you. Read our full decision framework in refacing vs replacement, the honest guide.
What Refacing Costs in Colorado Springs
Most kitchens we reface land between $5,000 and $12,000. Small galley kitchens start around $4,000. Large kitchens with islands and tall pantries reach $14,000.
Three things move the price:
- Door style and material. Painted shaker is the most popular and mid-priced. Stained wood and specialty finishes cost more.
- Kitchen size. More doors and drawers means more cost. It is that simple.
- Extras. Soft-close hinges, new drawer boxes, pull-outs, and under-cabinet lighting add comfort and cost.
For context, full cabinet replacement in the same kitchen runs $18,000 to $40,000. Cabinets are 30 to 40 percent of a typical remodel budget, per NKBA data. Refacing keeps that money in your pocket. Pair it with new countertops and the whole kitchen feels new.
Refacing vs Painting vs Replacement
Painting costs $3,000 to $7,000. It is the cheapest option. It also chips at edges within a few years. Painted oak still shows grain. Good for a quick sale prep. Not great for a kitchen you love.
Refacing costs $5,000 to $12,000. You get factory-finished new doors with a warranty. It lasts 15 to 20 years. It looks new because the parts ARE new.
Replacement costs $18,000 to $40,000. You get new everything: boxes, layout options, storage upgrades. The right call when boxes are bad or the layout must change.
Want the full price math? Our Colorado Springs cost guide breaks down every tier.
What Is Included in Our Refacing Service
- New solid-wood or MDF doors and drawer fronts in your chosen style and color
- Matching veneer applied to all visible box frames, sides, and toe kicks
- New soft-close hinges and your choice of knobs and pulls
- Optional new drawer boxes, pull-out shelves, and organizers
- Full cleanup daily and a final detail pass before we leave
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabinet refacing in Colorado Springs costs $5,000 to $12,000 for most kitchens. A small kitchen runs $4,000 to $7,000. A large kitchen with a big island runs $9,000 to $14,000. Price depends on door style, finish, and hardware. Full cabinet replacement costs two to three times more, usually $18,000 to $40,000.
Cabinet refacing takes 3 to 5 days for most kitchens. We arrive Monday and you are cooking in a new-looking kitchen by Friday. There is no demo and no weeks of dust. Doors are built off-site, then our crew installs them, applies the veneer, and sets new hardware.
Refacing beats painting for durability and finish quality. Paint chips and shows wear at edges within a few years. Refacing gives you brand new factory-finished doors with a warranty. Painting costs less upfront. Refacing lasts 15 to 20 years and looks new, not redone. Set on paint anyway? Here is how to paint kitchen cabinets so it lasts as long as possible.
Yes, if the underlying boxes are solid and square. We remove the old thermofoil, prep the boxes, and apply new veneer with new doors. If boxes are water-damaged, warped, or falling apart, replacement is the honest answer. We tell you which camp you are in during the free consult.
Yes, that is the whole point. Pick any door style and color we offer, from white shaker to stained walnut. The veneer on the boxes matches your new doors exactly. Your old oak or honey-maple kitchen becomes whatever you want. We bring full-size samples so you can see colors in your own light.
Refacing replaces doors and covers frames with new veneer. Refinishing keeps everything and only changes the surface color. Refacing costs more but looks brand new. Refinishing costs less but cannot change the door style.