Has anyone had Home Depot reface their kitchen cabinets?
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Laine B
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I've had a quote from Home Depot that seems terribly high - $14,000.00 - workmanship guaranteed for 5 years. I selected cherry wood doors & drawers with an amber glaze. Their price makes me wonder what a whole brand new kitchen would cost. My kitchen is approx. 10ft x 12.5 ft.
My deadline to recind the contract is Tuesday 10/4/11 so please answer/advise asap.
Thanks - Laine
My deadline to recind the contract is Tuesday 10/4/11 so please answer/advise asap.
Thanks - Laine
17 answers
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It seems up there but this may be inline it the all of the doors and drawers are being replaced. Have you received any competing bids? A solid wood door can run from 100 to 200 each. With similar prices for the drawers. With new doors and drawers the cost can be about 2/3 to 3/4 of what a new cabinet might run...but you also save on the fact that there is no demolition of the counter and installation costs. For a little more info on this process check out my cabinet re-facing article. http://www.networx.com/article/about-cabinet-facing
KMS Woodworks
on Oct 02, 2011
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Laine...you have to evaluate the project on total cost...in other words, if you choose to replace the cabinets there will be additional costs such as plumbing and electrical, wall and floor repair and of course the removal of the existing kitchen. Refacing is a great option if you are not replacing the counter tops. As to the cost -is it too much- you'll have to evaluate that yourself....you chose cherry, maple is less, you chose a glaze, standard finish is less. I think your question is more " could I get it for less" and the answer is yes. They must have done something right and showed you something that you liked if you signed a contract. Good Luck
S and W Kitchens, Inc.
on Oct 03, 2011
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I investigated this for my kitchen. I found that I could get new cabinets much cheaper. The kitchen designer at Home Depot also pointed this out. But that opened up so many new options, I haven'tdone anything. lol
Cynthia B
on Oct 03, 2011
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Thanks everyone. I'm going to get another bid or two - perhaps Sears. I can't get new cabinets because we have wonderful granite countertops so we're locked in with refacing. Sorta did this backwards - huh! Thanks again for your help and timely replies. Also, with the economy in the tank, perhaps we should wait anyway. Laine
Laine B
on Oct 03, 2011
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A quality contractor in your market can remove the granite....I'd get some bid from some smaller contractors....Sears wouldn't be in the mix if it were me...not if you're concerned about cost. I just had another client that went the way you did and is already regretting it....she put granite over older cabinets and now doesn't like the look. Maybe check with whoever did your granite and see if they can recommend a cabinet company....let us know how it goes!
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Oct 03, 2011
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HandyAndy - You believe they can remove the granite without breaking it?
Laine B
on Oct 03, 2011
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Laine removing an island's granite ...pretty easy. Removing it from regular base cabinets and sink location etc....very risky for breakage. Seams are epoxied...so the unit acts as one giant slab in most cases the epoxy is stronger than the stone...so it needs to be cut again at the seam or some other location...that is a messy thing.
KMS Woodworks
on Oct 03, 2011
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Had mine done 5 years ago cost 8,000.00 light finish just ok wish I had more to choice from I think we were one of the first to try there program ps mine is just a laminate I would check independents with so many needing work it may just be more financially attractive Good luck
Marge C
on Oct 03, 2011
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KMS - Thank you for the removal description - I thought removal would be risky and impossible. I don't want to take a chance with my beautiful granite. All of my slabs are seamless - only 1 seam in my whole kitchen and that is at the sink. It took 4 men to carry in 2 of the slabs. The company (right here in Venice) that cut my granite was great - very talented. That's why I'm looking at refacing and not replacing. Thank you again for replying.
Laine B
on Oct 03, 2011
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Thanks Marge - Wish I had some recommendations for independents in this area - I'm sure they would love the work. Maybe I'll look around. Thanks again.
Laine B
on Oct 03, 2011
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In my experience, Hone Depot has the highest prices I have seen for cabs. Let them bid five different jobs and it is a waste of time for me. I have other suppliers bidding same exact cabs for less, with better service. That price sounds awfully high to me for a reface
Nichter's Home Services Corp
on Oct 03, 2011
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There are HUGE, HUGE, HUGE differences in the quality of refacing products and companies. I know Home Depot can seem high, but I have to defend them here. It can be very confusing trying to figure out the apples and oranges in this case. Let me know if you need more info (I don't work for HD or a refacing co)
Micci S
on Oct 03, 2011
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Sure they can remove the granite without breaking it....we've done it before....especially if you have the thicker 3cm slabs.....word to wise on granite is to always go thicker unless you're installing on a small bath vanity. I'm with Nichter.....get some more pricing. No ones' mentioned it but I'd like to hear experiences with the new Rustoleum cabinet refacing kits....looks like a homeowner could do it. I've gotten a couple of calls to see if I'll use it but haven't had the chance yet. It's at home depot & lowes in the paint area...you might want to check that Laine
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Oct 04, 2011
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thanks ever one!! Now I don't have to sit for 2 hr. just to say no thanks.
Lamont C
on Dec 15, 2011
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lol this people are funny. is impossible to compare jobs. u can only conpare what u getting and what's important to u. if I don't have to have inshurence ,background test ,drug test. then yes I'll be cheaper with some one that does not offer that. but if u care about your family your stuff then do some reading. biggest problem in america identify theft. how important I a peace of mind to u. just saying. I have done both. reface and new. if u like the lay out. why trash the place. all u see is doors. lol wen u look @ your kitchen. ohhhh and the big one. how LONG U BEEN IN BUSSINESS.
Malcom gonzalez
on Mar 26, 2013
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I've scheduled an appointment with Home Depot. I expect that the cost is cheaper than replacing all my cabinets. If not, then something is wrong with their pricing as refacing is meant to save $$$. We'll see how it goes
Ast524468
on Sep 15, 2014
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Home Depot gave me a quote for refacing my 26 linier kitchen of $7,800. Please let me know your experience if you had this done in your kitchen. I feel that I can have a complete new kitchen for less. Please share your experience with me.
Gla802616
on Nov 10, 2014
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