Cabinet Installation & Refacing in Orlando, FL

Cabinet Installation & Refacing in Orlando, FL

Kitchen Remodeling services like cabinet installation and refacing in Orlando typically runs between $4,500 and $14,000 depending on whether you’re replacing boxes, refacing existing frames, or working with custom lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn. Most projects wrap up in three to seven working days once materials arrive. We’re Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, and we put the price and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before a single cabinet door comes off its hinges.

This page covers what cabinet installation and refacing actually involve, what drives the cost in Orlando’s market, how our process works, and when refacing beats a full replacement. If you’d rather just talk it through, call (850) 427-6454 and a real person answers, day or night. If you’re also considering a broader project, start with our Kitchen Remodeling in Orlando page for the full picture.

Key Takeaways

• Cabinet refacing costs roughly 40 – 60% less than full replacement and keeps your kitchen functional during the work.
• In Orlando, humidity and drywall movement mean cabinet boxes near exterior walls often need shimming or reinforcing before new doors go on.
• We write the price down before work starts. The number you sign is the number on the invoice, full stop.
• Every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, on every project.
• Call (850) 427-6454 for a free estimate. A live person picks up, not a voicemail prompt.

When You Need Cabinet Installation & Refacing

Some kitchens tell you plainly they need help. Others hide the problem behind a drawer that still closes, mostly. Here are the situations we see most often across Orlando, from College Park to Lake Nona to Windermere.

• Your cabinet frames are solid but the doors and drawer fronts are worn. Water staining, delaminating veneer, or hinges that sag no matter how many times you tighten them. If the boxes are square and dry, refacing may save you thousands versus a full tear-out.
• You bought a home built in the 1980s or 1990s with builder-grade oak cabinets. Orlando has thousands of these homes in Conway, Maitland, and Dr. Phillips. The boxes are usually fine. The dated door profiles and finish are the problem. Refacing changes the entire look without opening walls.
• The cabinet layout doesn’t work and you’re done pretending it does. You’re stacking pans sideways, the corner cabinet swallows everything, and the island blocks the fridge. New installation lets you reconfigure the footprint without changing the room’s plumbing or electrical lines.
• Humidity has done its work. Central Florida moisture gets into particleboard boxes over time, especially near dishwashers and under sinks. Swollen bottoms, musty smells, and doors that won’t close square are signs the cabinet base has absorbed water and lost its structural integrity.
• You’re selling and the kitchen is the first room buyers judge. New cabinet fronts and hardware can change a listing’s impression in a week, often for less than the price reduction a buyer will ask for after an inspection.
• The existing cabinets were installed wrong the first time. Crown molding separating at the ceiling, doors that bind at the corners, gaps between the cabinet run and the wall. A careful re-install with proper shimming and scribe molding fixes what the original crew skipped.

We’ve been called to homes in the Baldwin Park and Thornton Park neighborhoods where the homeowner assumed they needed a Full Kitchen Remodeling replacement, only to find the boxes were structurally fine and the savings from refacing covered new countertops. That’s the kind of conversation we’d rather have with you before you sign up for more work than the kitchen actually needs.

Our Cabinet Installation & Refacing Process

Every job follows the same sequence, and every step is explained before we begin. Trevor Nash, who runs the Orlando location, follows the Kingswell standard: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, and leave the place cleaner than we found it.

1. Site visit and measurement. We measure every cabinet run, check the floor for level, and assess the condition of the existing boxes. For refacing jobs, we look specifically at hinge mounting points, drawer glide wear, and moisture exposure under the sink and dishwasher.
2. Written price and material selection. You choose your door style, finish, and hardware. We use lines from KraftMaid and Wellborn for replacements and refacing veneers, and we write the complete price down. That price includes labor, materials, hardware, and the disposal of old doors and drawer fronts. No verbal ballpark, no change order at the door.
3. Delivery and prep. We schedule the delivery around your life, not ours. When we arrive, the team is uniformed and background-checked. We protect the floors with drop cloths, seal off the work area where possible, and set up outside if the job calls for cutting veneer panels or edge banding.
4. Installation or refacing. For refacing, we remove old doors and drawer fronts, bond the new veneer to the face frames, trim the edges, and hang new doors and fronts on new hinges. For full installation, we level and shim each box, secure boxes to the studs and to each other, and install doors, drawers, pulls, and trim.
5. Hardware, alignment, and the final walkthrough. We adjust every door and drawer so gaps are consistent and soft-close mechanisms engage properly. Then we walk the kitchen with you, in person, to identify anything that isn’t right and fix it before we clean up and leave.
6. The written guarantee. Every project, no matter the size, ends with the same document: the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a door sags, a hinge fails, or the veneer peels inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. If the repair fails, the second visit is free as well.

Cabinet Installation & Refacing Pricing in Orlando

Refacing a standard 10×10 kitchen in Orlando typically costs $4,500 – $8,500, including new doors, drawer fronts, veneer, hinges, pulls, and labor. A full cabinet replacement for the same footprint typically runs $7,000 – $14,000 depending on the cabinet line, the number of drawers, and whether you’re adding features like roll-out trays, soft-close glides, or a lazy Susan corner unit. Custom configurations or kitchens larger than 200 square feet push toward the top of the range and beyond.

Project Type	Typical Orlando Price Range	What Affects the Price Most
Cabinet refacing, standard 10×10 kitchen	$4,500 – $8,500	Door style, veneer type, hardware selection, number of cabinets
Full cabinet replacement, stock line (KraftMaid)	$7,000 – $11,000	Finish, drawer count, soft-close upgrades
Full cabinet replacement, semi-custom (Wellborn)	$9,500 – $14,000+	Custom sizing, inset doors, specialty storage, trim and molding
Island or peninsula addition	$2,000 – $5,000 added	Cabinet count, countertop material, electrical if needed
Refacing plus new countertops	$7,500 – $14,000 total	Countertop material (Cambria, Silestone), edge profile, sink cutouts

Three things move the number up or down more than anything else in Orlando. First, the material substrate: solid wood and plywood boxes cost more than particleboard but survive Florida humidity better, which is why we don’t install particleboard in sink cabinets. Second, hardware quality: soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer glides add a few hundred dollars but change how the kitchen feels every single day. Third, accessibility of the work area: a second-floor condo in Winter Park with elevator scheduling and tight parking costs more in labor time than a single-story home in Oviedo with a garage work area.

We’ll give you a written number, not a range, before any work starts. That number includes materials, labor, hardware, and cleanup. If you’re comparing quotes, ask whether the price you’re being given is a written commitment or an estimate the contractor can revise. Our answer is always the same: it’s written, and we hold ourselves to it. Call (850) 427-6454 for a free estimate.

Why Refacing Works So Well in Orlando

Orlando’s climate is hard on cabinets. Summer humidity regularly pushes indoor relative humidity past 60%, which expands wood components and loosens veneer adhesive. Winter dry spells pull moisture back out, and over years of cycling, veneer lifts at the edges, doors develop hairline cracks at the joints, and particleboard swells permanently. Homes in neighborhoods like Colonialtown North and Delaney Park, where original 1950s and 1960s cabinets are common, often have face frames cut from old-growth pine that’s still perfectly sound. The doors fail long before the boxes do.

That’s why refacing is such a strong option here. The process keeps the existing boxes in place and replaces exactly the wear surfaces: doors, drawer fronts, hinges, and face frame veneer. You keep a kitchen that functions throughout the work, you avoid the dust and dumpster load of a full tear-out, and the finished result can look indistinguishable from new cabinetry. We’ve refaced original 1963 cabinets in the Lake Eola Heights district where the homeowner wanted to preserve the vintage footprint but lose decades of paint buildup and mismatched hardware. The result looked like a carefully planned renovation rather than a preservation compromise.

What We Install and Where It Comes From

We work with KraftMaid and Wellborn for cabinet boxes, doors, and refacing components. Both lines offer plywood box options, full-extension glides, and soft-close hinges as standard or upgrade choices. KraftMaid’s frame construction and finish consistency make it a strong value for Cabinets & Countertops full replacements. Wellborn’s semi-custom sizing is useful in older Orlando homes where wall dimensions aren’t square and standard-width cabinets leave awkward gaps.

If the project reaches the countertop, we install Cambria quartz and Silestone surfaces, both of which carry manufacturer warranties that run alongside our own 365-Day Done Right Promise. The warranty layering matters: the product warranty sits underneath our workmanship guarantee, so if a seam opens or a door sags inside the year, the fix is covered.

Common Questions Orlando Homeowners Ask Before We Start

How long does cabinet installation or refacing take in Orlando?

Refacing typically takes three to five working days once materials arrive. Full installation usually runs five to seven working days. Material lead time from KraftMaid and Wellborn runs two to five weeks depending on finish and configuration. We give you a defined arrival window before the job starts, not a “sometime next month” placeholder, and we show up in the window we gave.

Is it cheaper to reface or replace cabinets?

Refacing is almost always cheaper, typically 40-60% less than replacement for the same kitchen. That’s the gap between $4,500-$8,500 for refacing and $7,000-$14,000 for full replacement in Orlando. The decision isn’t only about price, though: if your existing boxes have water damage, loosening joinery, or particleboard that has swollen past repair, replacement is the honest recommendation and refacing would just hide problems that come back inside a year. We’ll tell you which one your kitchen actually needs, and we’ll show you why. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll walk you through it.

Can you match my existing cabinet color if I’m only doing part of the kitchen?

We can match existing finishes closely, but exact color matching across separated years is difficult even with manufacturer codes because UV exposure and cleaning products shift finishes over time. If you want a true match, we’ll send a door to the finish supplier for color matching before we build the order. For homeowners expanding a kitchen or adding an island, we often recommend choosing a complementary finish on the new pieces rather than chasing an invisible blend.

Do you handle the countertop removal and reinstallation when refacing?

Yes. If your project includes new countertops, we coordinate the removal, the template, the fabrication, and the installation as part of the written price. For refacing-only jobs where the countertop stays in place, we work around the existing stone or laminate with protective barriers and minimal disruption. The scope is settled before we start, in writing.

Can you come today?

Often we can get someone to your home for a site visit the same day you call, especially if you’re in the Orlando metro area. The call center is answered by a live person 24/7, so we’ll arrange the visit and have Trevor or a lead installer at your door with a written price after the measurements are done. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll get it scheduled.

FAQs – Cabinet Installation & Refacing

How much does cabinet refacing cost in Orlando?

Cabinet refacing for a standard 10×10 Orlando kitchen costs $4,500 to $8,500 on average, including new doors, drawer fronts, veneer, hinges, and hardware. Larger kitchens, custom door styles, and soft-close upgrades move the number higher. We provide a written price before any work starts, so there’s no estimate that changes when the crew arrives. For an exact price on your kitchen, call (850) 427-6454 – the estimate is free.

Is refacing worth it compared to buying new cabinets?

Refacing is worth it when your cabinet boxes are structurally sound and you’re satisfied with the current Kitchen Design & Layout. It delivers a new look for roughly half the price of replacement and keeps your kitchen usable during the work. Replacement is the better call when boxes are water-damaged, shifting, or made from swollen particleboard that has lost its integrity.

What brands do you install?

We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry for full replacements and refacing projects, along with Cambria and Silestone quartz countertops when the project includes new surfaces. These brands carry manufacturer warranties that work alongside our 365-Day Done Right Promise, so there are layers of protection on both product and workmanship.

Does Penhallow Remodeling offer a guarantee on cabinet work?

Yes. Every cabinet installation and refacing project includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a door sags, a hinge fails, or the veneer separates inside the guarantee period, we return and repair it at no charge. If that repair fails, the second visit is free as well. The promise is written into every project document, not added as a verbal afterthought.

Who installs the cabinets?

The installation team is uniformed and background-checked, the same standard we apply to every job. Trevor Nash runs the Orlando location and walks every project before it’s considered complete. You’ll know exactly who is in your home, and you’ll meet the person accountable for the result before the crew packs up.

Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving Orlando.

Ready for a written price on your cabinet project? Call (850) 427-6454 now. A person answers, day or night. We’ll schedule your site visit, measure the space, and hand you a number you can hold us to.