Almost every homeowner reaches a crossroad: replace or refinish the cabinets that anchor the heart of the house. The first question is always the same—what is the cost to refinish kitchen cabinets? At CountBricks, we answer that question in minutes with AI-driven voice capture, live materials databases, and proven residential construction experience. The result is a detailed estimate you can trust long before the first hinge is removed.
• Dramatically lower material outlay—existing boxes stay in place
• Minimal disruption to plumbing, countertops, and flooring
• Faster turnaround—days, not weeks
• Sustainable choice—less landfill waste and fewer new resources
• Freedom to update color schemes without re-engineering layouts
The cost to refinish kitchen cabinets is never one-size-fits-all. CountBricks estimates adjust in real time as we gather project specifics by voice or blueprint upload.
• Linear footage of doors, drawers, and face frames
• Species of existing wood and current finish condition
• Desired coating system—lacquer, catalyzed varnish, low-VOC acrylic
• On-site spray booth vs. off-site shop finishing
• Hardware upgrades: soft-close hinges, pulls, and knobs
• Lead-safe containment requirements for pre-1978 homes
• Site access, masking, and homeowner occupancy schedule
Using data from recent CountBricks residential projects, homeowners can expect:
• Small kitchens (100-150 sq. ft.): $3,200 – $4,800
• Medium kitchens (150-250 sq. ft.): $4,800 – $7,200
• Large kitchens (250+ sq. ft. or custom panels): $7,200 – $11,500
These ranges include surface preparation, primer, two finish coats, minor carpentry repairs, and basic hardware reinstallation. Specialty glazes, designer pulls, or structural modifications add to the total.
1. Voice Capture Consultation: Speak your vision; our AI transcribes dimensions, material preferences, and timeline goals in real time.
2. Instant Material Matching: CountBricks.com/services pulls current paint and coating prices from verified suppliers in your ZIP code.
3. Labor Algorithm: Our residential construction database factors crew size, travel time, and setup for every cabinet configuration.
4. Risk & Quality Adjustments: Lead remediation, premium finishes, or accelerated schedules are automatically flagged and costed.
5. One-Click Proposal: Within minutes you receive a branded PDF showing scope, inclusions, exclusions, and a line-item cost to refinish kitchen cabinets.
1. Protect Floors & Countertops with static-free sheeting
2. Remove Doors, Drawers, and Label Components for reassembly
3. Degrease & Sand existing finish to proper profile
4. Apply High-Build Primer tailored to wood species
5. Spray or Brush Finish Coats under controlled humidity
6. Cure, Inspect, and Touch Up in daylight conditions
7. Reinstall Hardware, adjust doors, and final clean-up
• Schedule around holidays—crews can work while the family travels, minimizing disruption
• Opt for soft-close retrofits during refinishing; no extra holes are needed
• Dark pigments hide grain but show dust—choose semi-gloss for easy wipe-downs
• Confirm countertop overhang clearance to ensure spray gun access
• Ask CountBricks to pre-order touch-up kits matching your final sheen
Refinishing boosts both aesthetics and property value, but labor efficiency is where real savings live. Because CountBricks automates tedious quantity takeoffs, our crews arrive with exact material counts, reducing waste and time on site. Homeowners enjoy:
• Shorter project schedules
• Transparent, line-item costs
• Fewer change orders
• A dedicated project dashboard at CountBricks.com/portfolio to track progress
Whether you own a Craftsman bungalow in East Sacramento or a modern infill in Elk Grove, CountBricks delivers clarity on the cost to refinish kitchen cabinets. Chat with our AI estimator today, upload a smartphone video of your space, and receive a comprehensive budget before dinner. Ready to see your kitchen reborn? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and schedule a free voice call.
When the Wilson family bought their 1920s Midtown Sacramento bungalow, they loved the vintage charm but not the orange oak cabinets. A full gut job would have blown the budget, so they asked for a CountBricks estimate on refinishing.
During a 12-minute voice call, our software mapped 28 door fronts, 12 drawers, and 42 linear feet of face frames. The system priced low-VOC acrylic enamel, new soft-close hinges, and concealed pulls—total projected cost: $5,960.
• Doors and drawers were shuttled to our off-site spray booth, keeping fumes out of the residence
• On-site prep and masking finished in one day; finish coats completed the next
• Final walkthrough on day four, two days ahead of schedule
The Wilsons gained a bright, modern kitchen without moving a single wall or appliance. Zillow’s post-project valuation suggested a $14,000 bump—more than double the refinishing investment.
• Accurate counts prevent “extra” gallon rush orders that stall timelines
• Off-site spraying can cut in-home disruption by 40 %
• Integrated hardware upgrades are cheapest when bundled with refinishing
If this sounds like the transformation you need, start your own project at CountBricks.com/services. One conversation, one AI estimate, and your kitchen can be next.
