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How much does it cost to install cabinets?
Cabinets define the personality of a kitchen and bathroom. This is the first part of a home to start looking outdated and upgrades can improve the value of a home. They also perform the important task of storing your stuff and keeping you organized.
The average project of installing 6 cabinets in a standard 200 square foot kitchen will cost $3,560 installed.
Cost breakdown
- Labor: the direct labor to install kitchen cabinets, including planning, area preparation, setup and cleanup. Professional cabinet installers typically charge between $35-$65. According to IKEA, one can estimate installation of cabinets at 1.25 hours per cabinet. For 6 cabinets, this would take around 7.5 hours and will cost between $260-$480.
- Materials and supplies: basic materials and supplies to install cabinets include fasteners 1, surface preparation and finishing materials, and connectors cost around $25-$30.
- Kitchen cabinets: non-discounted retail cost for basic grade wood cabinets can be sourced wholesale for $200-$250 per cabinet. Medium grade wood or IKEA cabinets can cost between $300-$500 per cabinet.
Enhancement and improvement costs
- Install soft close hinges 2 for an additional $8 per hinge 2.
- Install cabinet uppers to maximize space in a small kitchen. Cabinet uppers can double the costs of installation and cabinetry, but can also double the storage and value of the cabinet upgrade.
- Add custom hardware for a style upgrade for between $2 and $29 per cabinet and drawer pull.
Additional considerations and costs
- If only installing cabinet lowers, add open shelving to the walls for a low cost solution for additional storage. Floating shelves typically cost $50-$70 per shelf.
- The cost of removal and disposal of old cabinets typically costs $320-$800.
Remodeling Terms Cheat Sheet
Definitions in laymen's terms, cost considerations, pictures and things you need to know.See full cheat sheet.
1 Fasteners: Hardware used to attach two or more objects to each other. A common example is a nail
2 Hinges: A type of joint that attaches two items together but allows one of them to swing back and forth, such as a door attached to a door frame
How much does it cost to install cabinets in my city?
Cost to install cabinets varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.
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