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Refinishing vs replacement: the honest comparison.

Replacement makes sense in some situations. Refinishing wins in most. Here's how to decide.

Premium refinished kitchen comparison
Factor
Refinishing
Full Replacement
Cost
A fraction of replacement
$25,000 – $80,000+
Time
4 – 5 days
6 – 12 weeks
Disruption
Minimal — kitchen mostly usable
Kitchen unusable for weeks
Environmental Impact
Reuses solid cabinetry
Sends materials to landfill
Durability
5-yr warranty, 2K polyurethane
Varies wildly by manufacturer
Resale Impact
Strong ROI
Strong ROI
Custom Colour
Any colour, any sheen
Limited to stocked finishes
Structural Changes
Same layout
New layout possible

Refinishing is the right call when…

  • Your cabinet boxes are solid and square
  • You like your current layout
  • You want any colour, any sheen
  • You want to be done in under two weeks
  • You'd rather invest the savings elsewhere

Replacement makes more sense when…

  • Boxes are MDF and water-damaged
  • You need a completely different layout
  • Cabinetry is structurally failing
  • You're combining with a structural reno
  • You want different door styles entirely

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