Love Your Layout but Not Your Doors?
Cabinet Refacing in Princeton, NJ
New doors, drawer fronts, and veneer on your existing boxes for a fresh kitchen in about a week.
Is Cabinet Refacing Right for Your Kitchen?
Refacing works best when two things are true. Your cabinet boxes are in good condition, and you like where everything is. If your kitchen has solid maple, oak, or plywood boxes from the 1980s or 1990s, you're likely a great fit. Many homes in West Windsor, Plainsboro, and South Brunswick have exactly that: a layout that works and doors that look dated.
Refacing is not the right call if your boxes have water damage, sagging shelves, or particleboard that's swelling. It also won't help if you want to move the sink or add an island. In those cases, replacement makes more sense, and we'll tell you that up front. Call (609) 745-1325 and we'll look at your boxes in person.
What's Included in a Refacing Job
New Doors and Drawer Fronts
You pick the style: shaker, flat slab, raised panel, or beadboard. Doors come in solid wood, wood veneer, painted MDF, or rigid thermofoil. Each one is made to fit your openings.
Veneer on the Cabinet Frames
We cover the face frames and exposed sides with matching veneer, so the boxes blend with your new doors. No more mismatched end panels.
Soft-Close Hinges and Drawer Slides
Every refacing job comes with new hinges. Most homeowners add soft-close slides at the same time, so drawers glide shut quietly.
New Hardware
Pulls and knobs finish the look. We bring samples to your visit so you can see them next to your door color.
Optional Add-Ons
Crown molding, light rail, new toe kicks, glass-front uppers, and roll-out trays can all be added during refacing for far less than in a full remodel.
Cabinet Refacing Cost in Princeton
Refacing prices in Mercer County depend mostly on the door material and how many doors and drawers you have. These ranges come from current New Jersey pricing for a typical 10x10 kitchen, installed:
| Door material | Typical installed range | Door lead time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $4,500–$7,500 | 3–5 weeks | Rentals, flips, tight budgets |
| Rigid thermofoil (RTF) | $6,000–$10,000 | 3–6 weeks | White shaker look on a budget |
| Wood veneer | $8,000–$13,000 | 5–8 weeks | Most popular in Mercer County |
| Solid wood doors + veneer boxes | $10,000–$15,000 | 6–10 weeks | Princeton, Hopewell, West Windsor homes |
For comparison, full cabinet replacement in the same kitchen often runs $15,000–$40,000+. That's why refacing usually saves 40% to 50%. Hardware, crown molding, and pull-outs add to the total, so we list each one on your quote.
How Refacing Works
1. Free In-Home Visit
We measure every opening, check your boxes for damage, and show you door styles and finish samples. You'll get a written quote within a few days.
2. Pick Your Doors and Finish
Once you approve the quote, we order your doors and drawer fronts. Lead times run about three to ten weeks, depending on the material.
3. Prep and Veneer
On day one, we remove your old doors, clean the boxes, and apply veneer to the frames and sides.
4. Install and Walkthrough
We hang the new doors, fit the drawer fronts, add hardware, and adjust every hinge. Then we walk through the kitchen with you and fix anything you want adjusted.
Why Choose Princeton Cabinet Co. for Refacing
We'll Tell You If Refacing Won't Work
If your boxes are failing, we won't cover them up. You'll hear it from us before you spend a dollar.
Doors Hung Straight in Crooked Houses
Older Princeton homes have walls that lean and floors that slope. We adjust hinges and scribe fillers so your doors line up in a straight row.
Your Kitchen Keeps Working
Your sink, counters, and stove stay in place. Most families keep cooking all week.
One Crew From Start to Finish
The same small team measures, orders, and installs. You won't be handed off to a subcontractor you've never met.
Cabinet Refacing FAQs
How long do refaced cabinets last?
With wood veneer or solid wood doors, refaced cabinets can last 20 years or more with normal care. Laminate and thermofoil faces last less, often 10 to 15 years, and can peel near ovens if not protected with a heat shield.
Can I switch the color of my cabinets with refacing?
Yes. You pick a brand-new door style and finish, and the veneer on the frames is matched to it. Going from honey oak to white shaker is one of the most common refacing jobs we do around Princeton.
Do I need new countertops when I reface?
No. Refacing leaves your countertops in place. If you want new counters too, the best time is right after refacing, and we can work with your countertop installer on timing.
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Get Your Refacing Quote
See what refacing would cost in your kitchen. Call (609) 745-1325 or book a free in-home visit online.