Cabinet refacing: a guide for pros
What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.
Offering cabinet refacing
Refacing is judged on the reveals and the look of the new doors, and it depends on boxes that are square and sound. Win the job by checking the boxes, measuring every door and showing the veneer sample on the actual cabinets.
What customers ask
- Will the new doors line up evenly with the reveals?
- Will the boxes look new after the veneer goes on?
- What hinges and slides do you use?
- How long does the job take, and can I use the kitchen?
- What happens if the boxes need repair?
How to win the job
- Measure the boxes and the existing doors on the first visit, and check the boxes for square, level and firm fastening.
- Show the veneer sample and the door style on a box in the kitchen, so the customer sees the finish against the actual cabinets.
- Quote the box repairs as a separate line, with photos of any loose or damaged boxes attached.
- Name the hinge, slide and pull brands in the proposal, and mark the soft-close and full-extension options.
- Explain the reveal and the exposed box sides, and state which sides receive veneer in the quote.
- Give the customer a schedule that shows when the doors are measured, veneered and installed.
- Walk the kitchen after the install and check each door and drawer front for fit before you leave.
What to put on your profile
- Before and after photos of refaced kitchens with the door style and the reveals visible
- Close-up photos of the veneer edges and the exposed box sides
- Photos of the box repairs and the new hinges before the doors are hung
- A list of the door styles and veneer finishes you offer
Follow-up that helps the customer
- A care sheet for the veneer and the hardware, with the cleaning steps and the adjustment schedule
- A check visit after the first few months to look at reveals and the hinge settings
- A quote for a full cabinet replacement or a new island, offered only if the customer asks
Licenses and permits
Cabinet refacing commonly does not need a license, but box repair involving structural framing or any hookup work requires qualified trades. Confirm your business registration and insurance in your state and locality before you take the job.
Questions
Should I warranty the veneer?
Warranty the veneer adhesion and your workmanship, and pass through the manufacturer's warranty on the doors and hardware. State the care steps that keep the warranty in force.
How do I handle boxes that cannot be refaced?
Tell the customer the boxes need replacement and show the reason with photos. Quote the new boxes as a separate option instead of covering damaged boxes with veneer.
About this guide
This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.
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- Oct 29, 2026: Drafted by infinibell to our content guidelines.
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