Cabinet refacing
Kitchen cabinet refacing in St. Albert
Kitchen cabinet refacing in St. Albert is the swap of your doors and drawer fronts for new ones, with veneer applied over the existing cabinet boxes, and it costs $5,000 to $12,000 for a full kitchen in 2026. Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert leaves the boxes, counters, and plumbing where they are. You get a kitchen that looks rebuilt for roughly a quarter to a half of what replacement costs.
- 5-year written warranty
- WCB covered crews
- MPI and RRP certified owner
Peeling thermofoil to walnut slab fronts
Full kitchen: $5,000 to $12,000
Walnut veneer doors and drawer fronts fitted to the cabinet boxes already in place. Concept render, not a completed job.
2026 refacing prices
How much does cabinet refacing cost in St. Albert in 2026?
Cabinet refacing in St. Albert costs $5,000 to $7,000 for 10 to 20 doors, $7,000 to $9,000 for 20 to 30 doors, and $9,000 to $12,000 for an executive kitchen with 30 to 50 or more doors and island cabinetry. Door and drawer-front count, door style, and hardware set most of the price.
| Refacing job | Doors | 2026 St. Albert price | Time on the job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small kitchen | 10 to 20 | $5,000 to $7,000 | 5 to 7 days |
| Average kitchenMost common | 20 to 30 | $7,000 to $9,000 | Confirmed at the quote |
| Executive kitchenIncludes island cabinetry | 30 to 50+ | $9,000 to $12,000 | 10 to 14 days |
| Pre-sale refreshModern doors before listing | Varies | $4,000 to $7,000 | Confirmed at the quote |
| Bathroom vanity refaceSingle or double | Vanity | $1,500 to $3,500 | Confirmed at the quote |
Refacing in St. Albert uses the same pricing as Edmonton, with no travel surcharge. For a worked example, see what refacing a 10x10 kitchen costs.
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Cabinet refacing vs replacing kitchen cabinets in St. Albert
Cabinet refacing costs roughly a quarter to a half of full replacement. Replacing cabinets in St. Albert runs $20,000 to $40,000 or more once demolition, installation, and countertop refitting are counted, and that work takes 4 to 8 weeks.
| Compare | Refacing | Replacing |
|---|---|---|
| Full kitchen price | $5,000 to $12,000 | $20,000 to $40,000+ |
| Cabinet boxes | Kept and covered in veneer | Torn out and replaced |
| Doors and drawer fronts | New | New |
| Countertops | Stay in place | Refitted to the new boxes |
| Time | 5 to 14 days by kitchen size | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Pick it when | Boxes are square and sound, but the doors are dated or failing | The layout has to change or the boxes are damaged |
The refinishing, refacing, and replacing comparison adds refinishing to the picture, and kitchen cabinet painting is the lower-cost path when the doors themselves are fine.
Good candidates
Best kitchens for refacing: peeling thermofoil and dated door styles
Kitchen cabinet refacing is the usual fix for thermofoil doors that peel and delaminate near stoves and dishwashers after 10 to 20 years. Thermofoil cannot be refinished, but the particleboard and MDF boxes behind it are usually square and sound.
Paint cannot change a door's shape. An arched or raised-panel oak door is still arched after it is painted. When the profile is what dates the kitchen, new fronts in the style you pick change it while the boxes stay.
Solid wood cabinets in good shape have a lower-cost option: refinishing the existing wood keeps the doors and renews the finish.
Selling soon
Kitchen cabinet refacing before you sell in St. Albert
A pre-sale refacing refresh costs $4,000 to $7,000 and puts modern doors on a kitchen before it is listed.
This option suits owners who want the kitchen to look current in listing photos without paying for a replacement they will not live with. The quote covers the doors, drawer fronts, and hardware you choose, and the timeline is set at that point.
Scope
What does kitchen cabinet refacing include in St. Albert?
Kitchen cabinet refacing includes new doors and drawer fronts, veneer on the existing cabinet boxes, and hardware that is either new or reused. Every piece is aligned and tested at the final walkthrough, where the warranty is activated.
Counters, floors, and appliances are masked while the work happens. For a line-by-line breakdown, read what cabinet refacing includes. If price is the deciding factor, compare the cheapest way to reface kitchen cabinets, the average cost of replacing cabinet doors, and whether IKEA offers cabinet refacing.
Hiring locally
Where to find cabinet refacing near me in St. Albert
Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert takes refacing requests in St. Albert and nearby communities including Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, and Beaumont. A free in-home consultation leads to a written estimate.
The contractor who completes every job uses in-house crews, carries $2 million in commercial general liability insurance, and covers each crew member through the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta. Refaced kitchens come with the same 5-year written workmanship warranty as painted ones.
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Questions
Cabinet refacing questions for St. Albert kitchens
How much does it cost to reface kitchen cabinets in St. Albert?
Refacing kitchen cabinets in St. Albert costs $5,000 to $12,000 in 2026. Most kitchens have 20 to 30 doors and land at $7,000 to $9,000.
How long does cabinet refacing take?
Cabinet refacing takes 5 to 7 days for a 10 to 20 door kitchen and 10 to 14 days for an executive kitchen with island cabinetry. The schedule for an average kitchen is confirmed at the quote.
Why do thermofoil cabinets need refacing instead of painting?
Thermofoil doors peel and delaminate near stoves and dishwashers after 10 to 20 years, and they cannot be refinished. Refacing replaces those doors while keeping the particleboard or MDF boxes, which are usually still square and sound.
Can a bathroom vanity be refaced too?
Bathroom vanity refacing costs $1,500 to $3,500 for a single or double vanity in St. Albert. It can be quoted on its own or on the same estimate as a kitchen.
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Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert turns these answers into a price range and a time for the free in-home consultation. Door count and the finish you want move the price more than anything else.