How much does it cost to replace cabinet doors in St. Albert in 2026?
New cabinet doors in St. Albert are quoted as a refacing job. The price covers the new doors, matching drawer fronts, veneer over the existing boxes, and reassembly with new or existing hardware. Door and drawer-front count moves the price the most.
| Kitchen | Doors being replaced | 2026 price for new fronts |
|---|---|---|
| SmallAbout 5 to 7 days | 10 to 20 | $5,000 to $7,000 |
| AverageMost common job | 20 to 30 | $7,000 to $9,000 |
| Executive with islandAbout 10 to 14 days | 30 to 50+ | $9,000 to $12,000 |
| Pre-sale refreshModern doors for a listing | Varies | $4,000 to $7,000 |
| Bathroom vanitySingle or double | Varies | $1,500 to $3,500 |
Dividing a tier price by a door count does not give a real per-door rate. The veneer on the boxes, the drawer fronts, and the hardware are all part of the same number. For the full breakdown, read what cabinet refacing includes.
Can I replace cabinet doors only?
Cabinet doors can be swapped without touching anything else, and the idea is appealing when only the doors look tired. The catch sits between the doors. Face frames, end panels, and the visible sides of the boxes keep their old colour and finish, so crisp new doors end up framed by the old oak or the old foil.
That mismatch is the reason refacing covers the boxes in veneer and replaces the drawer fronts at the same time. A doors-only swap works best when the exposed frames already match the new door colour, or when they will be painted separately. Before planning one, stand back and look at how much of each box shows around the doors.
Replacing doors vs painting doors vs full refacing, compared
| Approach | What changes | Box frames | 2026 St. Albert price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint the existing doors and boxes | Colour only | Painted to match | $3,000 to $8,000 |
| Refinish existing wood doors | Finish renewed, grain visible | Refinished to match | $4,000 to $10,000 |
| Reface with new doors and fronts | Door style and colour | Covered in veneer | $5,000 to $12,000 |
| Swap the doors only | Door style | Left as they are | No published local price |
| New cabinets | Everything | New | $20,000 to $40,000+ |
If you like the shape of your doors, painting or refinishing keeps them and costs less. The guide to refinishing vs refacing vs replacing helps sort out which route fits.
What Canadian cost guides say about cabinet door costs
Neither of the two national guides checked for this page lists one per-door price for brand-new replacement doors. They do give useful reference points.
- The HomeStars kitchen cabinet painting guide reports that most painters price per piece, at $150 to $200 each, so a 16-piece kitchen lands at $2,400 to $3,200 for the pieces alone before frames and prep. That figure is for painting existing doors, not buying new ones.
- The RenoQuotes 2026 refacing guide puts refacing an average-sized Canadian kitchen at $2,500 to $8,500 installed, replacing doors, drawer fronts, side panels, and finishing panels.
Both are national averages. Local prices depend on the door material, the style, and whether the job is sprayed, so use them to sanity-check a quote rather than to predict one.
Key takeaway: New doors on a full kitchen cost $5,000 to $12,000 in St. Albert in 2026 once drawer fronts, veneer, and hardware are included. Painting sound doors costs less. Call 587-817-6477 or request a written estimate to see both options priced.
What drives the cost of new cabinet doors
Number of fronts
Every door and drawer front is a new part to make and fit. RenoQuotes puts a standard kitchen at 15 to 20 doors and drawer fronts, and the St. Albert tiers step up at 20 and 30 doors.
Door material
RenoQuotes reports that laminate, thermofoil, and melamine are usually more affordable, while wood veneer and solid wood cost more. The guide to the cheapest way to reface shows the full material comparison.
Door style
Door style is one of the three factors that set a St. Albert refacing price, along with count and hardware.
Hardware
Doors can go back on with new or existing hardware. RenoQuotes notes that soft-close hinges, premium drawer slides, or designer handles can add several hundred dollars.
When new cabinet doors are the right fix
New doors earn their price when the old ones cannot be saved. Thermofoil doors peel and delaminate near stoves and dishwashers after 10 to 20 years, and they cannot be refinished. The MDF and particleboard boxes behind them are usually square and sound, so new fronts on those boxes give a kitchen years of use without a tear-out.
New doors are not the right fix when the boxes are water damaged or the layout needs to change. In those cases, new cabinets at $20,000 to $40,000+ are the honest answer. When the doors are solid and only the colour bothers you, kitchen cabinet painting saves the cost of new doors.
Get a price for new cabinet doors near me in St. Albert
Cabinet Refinishing St. Albert starts with a free in-home consultation and a detailed written estimate covering prep, products, and labour. The quoted price is the price you pay, the work carries a 5-year written workmanship warranty, and crews are in-house and WCB covered. See kitchen cabinet refacing in St. Albert for the full service.