How much $$$ to replace old cabinet doors???

[@acerjuglans383]

I'm a journeyman cabinetmaker and kitchen installer (living in the next door province!). I've used the expensive aluminum door handle drilling jig. I've found it cumbersome. Its always been easier to just make up a quick plywood drilling jig for each job. I've found that a 3/16" tapered drill bit from Lee Valley is the only way to drill through doors, for handles. It never blows out or splinters the back of the door. And you don't need to backup the door with any sacrificial wood, to prevent splintering. I did buy a Kreg hinge boring jig, like you used in the video, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how good it actually is. The bit that comes with it seems to last a long time too. The least expensive part of any kitchen is really the cabinet boxes themselves. All of the money is spent on the cosmetic stuff: doors, drawers, handles, countertops. Just a little FYI for anybody reading this. Keep up the good work on the videos!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Awesome info!👍

[@OhgodImtoosexy]

Can you make me cabinets out of oud?

[@bill9097]

Super helpful, as always Ben. I am a self-employed remodel contractor doing kitchens and baths 99% of the time. I do jobs exactly like this on 3-4 times a year and I think this video is spot-on and I'm looking forward to the rest of your series. There are some pretty inexpensive handle templates at the big-box stores for about $20. Not as nice as your pro model but good for a home-owner DIY who might spend more time DIY'g a jig than $20 is worth to them. Another thing I appreciate about this video is your labor-time estimates. A zillion how-to vids on youtube but for people who are hoping to get paid, that's critical - please keep that up! Another great video Ben - thanks!

[@jeffreylarson8533]

well done, Sir- As a Painting Contractor I have been doing ALOT of resurfacing of "boxes" & Cabinet doors / drawers. lately. The price to do an entire kitchen from scratch ( even a small one ) is extreme. Granted, I am doing the doors (Not new ones) , as well. In Florida, for a kitchen that size, I can get it done for $1500, including the repairing boxes, doors, & drawers plus paint & labor. Guess that's why my phone is blowing up: 10 kitchens done last year when usually it's 2 a year. The price of cabinets is through the roof! Thanks for the tips and I appreciate your channel.

[@Stickmanght]

$1500 for all that work? I think you may be undercharging. What you are describing is a lot of work to make old cabinets look good. Far too much for your stated price.

[@ThekiBoran]

@Sayin wat Hold on homey, have you seen exactly what he's doing?

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

I did my own cabinets & you are definitely undercharging. The new cabinets are made in ch¡na garbage too

[@aname4me]

Perfect timing. You taught me a lot about Dry Wall. Now I am about to start reno'ing my Kitchen. Please include under counter lighting. Selection, new plug, type of light (3-4-5,000K), dimming.

[@WayPastCrazy2525]

Here's a recommendation: Please take time to discuss full overlay, partial overlay, inset, and partial inset cabinet doors on frameless or full frame cabinets. This is key critical and very complex for DIY'ers. I just repainted my "partial inset" doors but having a heck of a time finding hidden hinges to replace the outdated original visible inset hinges. You can't use any of the big-box store hinges; they're for either overlay or inset only, not partial inset

[@jimmassengale3497]

You need to take the door size minus the opening (DoorWidth-Opening)/2 typically to get the overlay. They do very and you should be able to find the correct overlay or closest. 1/2" overlay is typical. My wife does what you are describing all the time. We have setups for our drill press as she is typically converting 20-25 doors for a job which is 40-50 35mm holes or more that have to match exactly. It can be done DIY but tricks of the trade are investments most DIYers may not want to buy.

[@stephenholland6328]

Bump 1. My shop had an online size calculator for this. It’s important people know.

[@mmmmmmb]

did an incredible job (for a small fee they predrilled all the hinges). I painted them myself with a sprayer and they turned out great. The hardest part is assuring precise measurements. 10 cabinets with 7 drawers it totaled $1200 for doors+ drawers, and $150 for paint. Well worth it over replacing the entire cabinet

[@jonesconrad1]

that Kreg jig is awesome, money well spent, I did my kitchen with stuff from all over the place, got the generic carcases from Ikea then nicer doors made from somewhere else, that jig made the job so easy

[@belapps6335]

I would like to keep my cabinet doors and countertop. So, I want to update the cabinet doors and countertop: refinish cabinet doors and replace vinyl tile on countertop. I have done some research on internet. However, I always like to get feedback from pros on KZbin. I took a break from home improvement. I will start working on the kitchen soon. I love your videos. I am referring family and friends to your channel.

[@infxmhc]

I'm done with my home renovation but every time I see your videos I watch since they're very entertaining and informative. Well done sir!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!

[@ItchyKneeSon]

A customer had mentioned she'd like to update her kitchen on the cheap. This is totally going to come in handy and I'm looking forward to the entire series! Thanks, bruddah!

[@stephenholland6328]

In the USA you can get doors with the 35mm holes predrilled. I did my kitchen in maple with raised panels and had the doors made and drilled. Come out very nice. The shop bored the holes only one position, so on 4 doors the were wide but not tall I ordered them undrilled and I placed the 4 holes with a drill press near the edges so they wouldn’t sag. The benefit of prebored is if you screw up you buy a new door. If they screw up they have to eat the damage. General Finishes water based poly is amazing, pricy, and worth it because you don’t need to buy a spray system, and it’s KCMA certified (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association). Doing a refacing is 1/4 the price of new cabinets. Very smart. I agree with everything said in this video. Hint: Guys, your wife will love you for this!

[@mrkattm]

Using sommerfeld router bits you can build a 27x20 5 piece door for about 35.00 a door, plus or minus depending on wood. I would also recommend their hinge boring jig, it is a little pricey but it rocks, it does the hinge pockets and hinge screws at the same time and has placement stops so it is very repeatable.

[@guybowers9094]

I used their set of bits for my kitchen remodel and they worked great and also used their hinge boring jig. That project was my first attempt at making doors but they turned out nice

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Where can I purchase?

[@natas3503]

Love all your videos. However, when I heard you mention impact driver it caught my ear. Aside from installing cabinet boxes, I never use an impact driver during a cabinet install. I learned the hard way that the hinge screws are cheap and can snap. Thus, you'll have to re drill and adjust all the cabinet doors based on the screw that you just spun the head off of. A regular drill/driver with a clutch set to 20 works in most cases for attaching doors.

[@ThekiBoran]

I set the drill clutch to 1 then hand tighten with an old fashioned screw driver.

[@natas3503]

@@ThekiBoran that'll work, too. I have no problem with the ol' screwdriver and in some cases, it'll save you a headache or two.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

The Vix bits are amazing. I understand that "real carpenters" might be against them but its helped of my recent work.

[@rwmack3523]

The guys I've encountered generally accept whatever makes life easier, there's no shame in game making the job easier. We all wanna make it to retirement age with enough body left to enjoy it, my guy!

[@acerjuglans383]

Why would a "real carpenter" be against a Vix self centering bit? That sounds like another social media fake story, like the one where nobody can say merry Christmas anymore, lol.

[@MyName-ht9ir]

I have a design on my cupboards, and they are fine, although I'd like to add handles. I am not handy at all however.... watching you for past year or so has GREATLY increased my confidence and like my wall patches are significantly better. (Others don't notice until I point out my mistakes)

[@stephenholland6328]

Stop pointing out your mistakes!

[@travisharms9772]

Really appreciate the channel Ben, you’re a great teacher!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

My pleasure!

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

I’m fortunate in that all the kitchen cabinet doors are oak and have an attractive finish. But I thought they could use an upgrade a few years ago. None of them had handles. They have a groove where you put your hand and pull. It works but I wanted handles. So I drilled and put brushed metal handles on all of them. It worked out great. I also didn’t like having to fish around in this tiny cabinet next to the stove looking for spices. It’s barely wide enough to stick your hand in. Everything gets buried in the back. So I attached narrow oak shelves to the side of the cabinet and that’s where all of my most used spices go. No more searching. And since the food pantry was so small and I had no place to put brooms or mops I built shelves on the wall out of oak stair risers with one side butting against the wall and the other side using brushed metal shelve brackets from IKEA. All of my canned goods and such are neatly stacked on shelves were I can see them and I removed half the shelves in the pantry and use the two left for bulk stuff like cereal and snacks which gives me room for mops and brooms below.

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Ben, thank you for another very informative video! I recently stripped (removed thermofoil on MDF) and repainted all my cabinet doors for my kitchen and bathrooms. Total of 62 panels, I was quoted between $5,600 and $8,000 here in Toronto (again that is JUST to repaint)! Totally ridiculous if you asked me. Well worth a week of our time and effort as I bought an HVLP spray gun, $300 worth of primer and paint and some elbow grease.

[@GizmoMaltese]

Yeah, those prices are insane for something that really doesn't take skill. You could get a high school kid to watch some videos and paint some cabinets. I'm looking to do the same thing and I'm hearing the same absurd prices. It's cheaper to just buy new doors than to paint the original ones.

[@blue123111]

Can I see how your cabinets turned out?

[@sik6hundred]

The kreg jig you used has the template for the holes built into it. I was doing the same until I realized. The forstner bit holder comes off the jig and let you drill the holes. Hope it helps someone

[@milesharlan1]

Ben, Thank You...I am looking forward to the new set of videos!! A shout out on your Skate Boarding channel..I was talking with neighbors cousin who knows you from your Skate Boarding channel!! He loves your the channel too, because you take your time to explain how to do the tricks! You do the same thing on V C too!! Keep up the good work!!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!!!!

[@sk-xf6qw]

Yup, solid advice! Doesn’t matter if it’s skating or drywall/diy home repairs. I tore my acl for the 2nd time about 2 years ago and havent watched any skate stuff since, but I was pleasantly reminded of Ben and his VC channel after we bought a house that needed some drywall work. It is my go to channel now! Thanks Ben!!!

[@vernonlatham7157]

I've been using a plastic speed square, as they are inexpensive. I drill the holes for the cabinet handles in the speed square first and then drill through the holes to the cabinet door. Neat little jig and it takes less time to produce.

[@jimmassengale3497]

Ben, my wife does cabinets "Paint/Clear" professionally she typically uses $55US for the cost per door, i.e. the sink base is (2) or your row of drawers are (1). She always has to convert from traditional to hidden, no way would she ever do the 35mm by hand. I have setup many templates specifically a 35mm template dedicated for on our drill press base. Converting door and drawer handles typically going from one hole pull to two. So, for her templates are key to make on site changes if necessary. Good bits good tools and good templates are necessary.

[@IamBlueDragon_]

Awesome as always Ben 😃. Happy new year, and thank you for your carpentry tips over the years. As for kitchen, I paid about 20k for my kitchen (supply and installation) in 2003 and people told me that I was crazy , 18 years later, it looks almost as good as it was in 2003. I got what I paid for, which is a rarity these days.

[@haydenluck]

Love your videos, always super practical advise. I've had positive experience using ikea cabinet doors to reface cabinets, but it only works if all your cabinets are standard sizes.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

These one's were not.

[@Stickmanght]

Carpentry?!? From the channel I've come to expect drywall videos from? Crazy. Also a great video, with lots of good info.

[@DGDirk]

We've reno'd our new house over the last year. Bought an Ikea kitchen but didn't like their door options. Our quote for 51 shaker pcs custom paint including cabinet ends and panels is $8500 shipped from ON. Being picky is fkn spendy. Don't be picky. 😄

[@ssjj6070]

Beautifully done! And good measure … people I’m talking about the doors lol 😅

[@jeffreylevin1266]

I’ll be renovating my rental homes kitchen soon, so I would appreciate any tips you offer. Happy belated New Year. Always love your videos.

[@robertbamford8266]

Remind me - this is the job where your (former) landlord is covering materials? We were fortunate. Previous owner had tried to refinish oak plywood doors - he evidently started with a belt sander. Finished with stain that did nothing to conceal the sanded-through veneer - but very few gouges! More sanding, filler, and paint to the rescue. And new hardware.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Yup this was the one.

[@Lookingatmyphone]

Dude no way I watch your skate vids and I randomly typed in replace cabinet doors and its Ben Degros! Sick!!

[@KingSobieski]

Great way to upcycle and old kitchen

[@shawnr771]

Good information. For a clean look leave the handles off and router a finger groove on the bottom edge on the inside lip of the doors and drawers. If a person does a lot of cooking in the kitchen the handles get caught on clothing constantly.

[@stephenholland6328]

Euro style.

[@TheAdamFinch]

If you are ever by an IKEA, go to the kitchen area and they have a jig for marking the holes for the handles with multiple sizes all on one jig

[@fishingreporter2784]

Looking forward to seeing how to replace the corner counter top

[@Firojfurniture5544]

Beautiful design

[@fastmover45]

Happy New Year Ben have a good one !

[@ozziestrom9793]

Excellent, need more videos like this.

[@alldayjose]

allen bit on that collar on the bit sets the depth

[@markanderson4353]

Great video but why didn't you tell us where to buy the doors?

[@miketerrine1131]

Last quote we got to paint was $8k at some shop in North Van. Coworker ended up doing it himself for $2k.

[@needaman66]

Cheapest for 450mm door $65 each. I've also just the forsner bit until recently. I never had a problem.

[@GnarlyTree5]

New to your channel! Thanks for all the helpful tips. Maybe I missed the video, but do you have a tutorial on fixing hairline cracks in plaster? What type of mud should I use? Thanks!!!

[@barkingshark6413]

Nice hoodie Homie!

[@jessebuchholz9047]

Hey, could you do a video over patching ½" to ¼ holes in a stomp ceiling.

[@miladrezaei3281]

Could you please explain use how much do you charge for cabinet installation

[@audreybowles6357]

Good job Ben. Can you break down the cost/door or per drawer based on dimensions/size?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I could if I had the will to do it but it will be irrelevant. Your local prices will be different than mine and shouldn't be used for direct comparison. The point is it's less than you might think. What I did was get all my measurements and specify the finish to the door company so they could give me a price.

[@bumstudios8817]

Ben I have a question, I just saw a short of a guy mixing dish soap into his drywall mud he said it makes it smoother no bubbles, does it work?

[@chrisburns5691]

Looks like an interesting series, cool jig. Hope you are getting some kind of discount on the rent for fixing up their kitchen for them? I've done lots of jobs for companies/people doing fix ups of places after the tenants move out. Guess I'm a bit surprised you are taking it on. Although great content for your videos so there is that.

[@f.demascio1857]

He's moved out. Worked a deal with the old landlord.

[@chrisburns5691]

@@f.demascio1857 yeah I get that he is moving out. Surprised material cost is coming out of his pocket that's all.

[@paulpoco22]

Why do they use the MDF for the doors and the fixed piece under the sink? I.e. after awhile the top of doors get water damage

[@2-old-Forthischet]

In the lower 48, it depends if you hire legal or illegal labor.

[@robertapreston4200]

Thx 👍👍 Happy New Year to yoy and yours😎😀

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Same to you!

[@Danko88]

you didn't use the little holes in the jig for drilling the hinge screw pilots, was there a reason? I have that same jig, haven't used it yet but I am soon.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Didn't know they were there😂

[@acerjuglans383]

@@vancouvercarpenter lol! What the??

[@jeisonsanchez4842]

@@vancouvercarpenter I accept that 😂

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I actually just looked at it. Those little holes look good if you don't have a self-centering drill bit but I think I would rather just do it the way I did it. It's not like it took very long and then you don't have to switch drill bits or mess around with more than one drill.

[@Danko88]

@@vancouvercarpenter after mentioning this I went and drilled a few in some cabinet test doors I made. I did it both ways I think I perfer the self centering bit using a square off back edge of hinge. it seems the Kreg Jig is easy to get a little bit off for my liking on the hinge pilot's holes.

[@kurta2372]

I got a quote this last summer to have my cabinets painted (roughly the same amount of cabinet space you have there), and was quoted $2,800 USD (New York). I cant imagine how much its going to be to replace the doors but will be looking into it soon.

[@shawnr771]

Sand them down and paint them yourself. Unless they are broken.

[@houptee]

IKEA would be my choice all new cabinets for not much more than just the doors depending on the door you choose.

[@universalask]

wonder how much it would cost to swap the entire thing? the entire cabinet brand new.

[@houptee]

IKEA would be my choice all new cabinets for not much more than just the doors depending on the door you choose.

[@Tammy-wu1xb]

Costco came to my house and quoted me $29,000 to replace 18 doors!🙃

[@jonesconrad1]

BTW you know the kreg jig has holes in it for the hinge screws ?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Someone pointed that out. It's noted in the next video :)

[@Aepek]

$1100 to some would think that’s TOO EXPENSIVE, but I say to [them] go out and price everything out, and that doesn’t even include labor for a person (now if doing yourself, no labor, BUT, if not “handy” or don’t do this very much…May take you a weekend or more, whereas a Pro could do in 1-2, and WHATS YOUR TIME WORTH😉 is what ya need to ask.)

[@johnrazor8720]

Did you include the hinges in your price. I don’t think I heard you mention them.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I just used the old ones. Except for the corner one. I had to buy new hinges and it cost about 75$ so add that on.

[@toneholler3020]

Centering bits

[@drew6473]

where did you source the fronts?

[@houptee]

IKEA would be my choice all new cabinets for not much more than just the doors depending on the door you choose.

[@chriscolameco6850]

Couldn’t you just buy 4x8 sheets of 3/4” MDF and cut it to the size of the doors?

[@adrenalinehigh2070]

Oh my god, is that a kitchen in a condo on Pacific Street???

[@vancouvercarpenter]

🤣

[@magnumbull]

"If I was an actual tradesperson..." Is KZbin your full time job?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That was a bit of a slip. I'm a ticketed carpenter. I've been in the trade for 15 years. I've been doing manual labour of some kind for almost 25 years. KZbin is now my full time job but only for the last couple of years.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

@@vancouvercarpenter congrats!!!

[@briank8482]

I own rentals. I will never spend one dime on door handles. I will always exchange. 0 dollars spend!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Did you see the old handles????......BARF!!!!

[@briank8482]

@@vancouvercarpenter Home depot don't seem to give a damn...lol.

[@trevorolson2564]

I'm asking... How do you know?

[@jennam8604]

Would you replace my kitchen door cabinets ? Please!!! My kitchen has that horrible golden oak from 80 ties and I cannot look at it any longer, It is an eyesore specially when the rest of the place was updated. When it came tothe kitchen I was given a bunch of estimates and I could not believe how much this would cost me. Cannot afford it. HELP!!!!, JENNA.

[@lquinn7212]

I know how much. I accidentally threw away two doors to the sink cabinet. That kinda sucked!

[@dimoji4770]

MDF material , no wood anymore ...? Anothers IKEA toy material.

[@microplastique]

dilf😵‍💫