Refinishing & Refacing in Delray Beach
Keep your solid-wood boxes. Change the color, the doors, or both — in days, not weeks. Serving Delray Beach and nearby ZIP codes 33444, 33445, 33446, 33483.
Cabinet refinishing in Delray Beach averages about $3,100 and takes 3–5 days. In Delray's historic downtown homes, refinishing original woodwork preserves character that replacement would erase — a real advantage in Del-Ida and Lake Ida.
Delray's near-century-old downtown homes often have original or character cabinetry where refinishing protects what makes the home worth more, not less.
On the barrier island, we use salt-aware prep and finishes so a refinish actually lasts near the water.
What Delray Beach projects involve
- Historic downtown homes where refinishing original woodwork preserves character and value
- Barrier-island and waterfront salt-air exposure that rewards teak and proper sealing
- Delray runs its own building department, with permit rules separate from Boca's
Permits: Cabinet refinishing, refacing, and painting with no plumbing, electrical, or structural change are generally permit-exempt in Boca Raton. Moving walls, relocating plumbing or electrical, or running power to new cabinetry requires a permit. Rules vary by city — Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and West Palm Beach run their own building departments with their own fees.
Refinish, reface, or replace
Refinishing keeps your existing doors and boxes and gives them a new color and a fresh, hard finish. Refacing keeps the boxes but installs new doors, drawer fronts, and matching veneer. Replacing starts over. The right call depends on the condition of your boxes and whether you want to change the layout.
Why solid boxes are worth keeping
Many Boca homes from the 1980s–2000s have solid plywood or hardwood cabinet boxes that are still structurally sound under a dated finish. Tearing them out sends good carpentry to the landfill and adds weeks to the job. Refinishing those boxes is faster, cleaner, and far less expensive.
- No demolition, no new permits for a like-for-like refinish
- Color matching to a sample, plus modern matte, satin, or gloss sheens
- Hardware swaps and soft-close upgrades while we are in the doors
The finish that lasts in Florida
A kitchen finish has to survive heat, humidity, and daily cleaning. We prep to bare, prime for adhesion, and topcoat with a hardwearing finish — the same sequence whether the result is a deep matte or a high-gloss bar front.
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Frequently asked questions
Often yes — original woodwork is part of a historic home's value. Refinishing restores it without the loss that replacement brings.
Refinishing averages about $3,100, compared with $5,000+ to replace — roughly 30–50% less. Refacing with new fronts runs $4,000–$9,000. We confirm the price after seeing the condition of your boxes.
Most kitchens are done in 3–5 days. There is no demolition, so your kitchen is usable again far sooner than with a full replacement.
In Boca Raton, refinishing, refacing, and painting with no plumbing, electrical, or structural change are generally permit-exempt. Moving plumbing or adding electrical to new cabinetry does require a permit.