Replacement Kitchen Doors on the Units You Have
Replacement kitchen doors are made to measure for your existing cabinets, so any age or make of unit can take them. A plain door starts at €48 and a shaker or handleless door at €55, before handles. Fitted for you, with drawer fronts and a new worktop on the units you have, the job costs €1,350 to €5,000.
Door types, how they're measured, and what else changes with them.
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- €48a plain door, from
- €55a shaker door, from
- €1,350 to €5,000fitted, with a worktop
The door types
| Door | What it is | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Slab | A flat door, matt or gloss | The plain, modern look. Shows fingerprints in gloss |
| Shaker | A frame with a flat centre panel | Suits nearly any house. The most fitted style |
| Handleless | A groove or a rail in place of handles | Needs the right profile on the unit, or a J-pull door |
| Painted timber | Solid frame, painted | Can be repainted again in ten years |
| Foil-wrapped MDF | A vinyl skin over MDF | The skin can lift beside ovens and kettles |
How they're measured
- Every door and drawer front is measured, not the units. Old doors are rarely a round size.
- Hinge holes are noted, top and bottom, so the new doors hang on the old positions.
- End panels, plinths and cornice are measured to match.
- The doors are made, usually in two to four weeks, then hung in a day or two.
What changes with the doors
- Hinges and runners: soft-close ones go on with the doors, €150 to €450 with new handles.
- End panels and plinths: so the sides and the kickboards match.
- Appliance doors: integrated dishwashers and fridges get fronts to match.
- Glass and open units: a chance to change one or two.
New doors, or a respray?
| Respray | New doors | |
|---|---|---|
| Suits | Solid timber, sound painted MDF | Peeling foil, warped or damaged doors, a change of style |
| Style | Same shape, new colour | Any shape |
| Cost | €700 to €1,000 small, €1,250 to €2,000 medium | €1,350 to €5,000 with a worktop |
Respraying in detail is on our sister site, kitchenrespraying.ie.
What it costs
| Job | Typical cost | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| New doors, drawer fronts and a worktop on your units | €1,350 to €5,000 | How many doors, and laminate against stone for the worktop |
| New handles and soft-close hinges | €150 to €450 | How many doors, filling old handle holes |
| Doors resprayed, medium kitchen, 10 to 20 | €1,250 to €2,000 | Door count, colour, frames sprayed in place |
Ask for the written price to say what's included, and whether VAT is in it.
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Costs, doors, worktops and timing.
What it costsFrom a €700 respray to €5,000 for doors and a worktop.
A new worktopLaminate €800 to €2,000. Quartz €2,200 to €4,800.
Refurbish or replace?Five checks on the units you have.
The small partsHandles and soft-close hinges, €150 to €450.
Ten changes, by costWhat makes the most difference for the least.Kitchen refurbishment in every county
- Carlow44% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Cavan50% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Clare42% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Cork38% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Donegal48% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Dublin32% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Galway48% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Kerry42% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Kildare48% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Kilkenny41% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Laois50% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Leitrim48% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Limerick39% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Longford47% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Louth41% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Mayo43% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Meath48% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Monaghan39% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Offaly42% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Roscommon44% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Sligo43% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Tipperary39% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Waterford40% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Westmeath46% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Wexford48% of homes built 1991 to 2010
- Wicklow37% of homes built 1991 to 2010
Price your refurbishment
Four taps: the doors, the worktop, the size and any extras. You see our price guide for it. Your number is only asked for at the end, if you want one kitchen company that covers your county to ring you.
Questions people ask
Can I replace kitchen doors but keep the units?
Yes. That is what replacement doors are: made to the size of each door you have.
Will new doors fit old hinges?
The holes are drilled to suit. Most people change to soft-close hinges at the same time.
How long do replacement doors take?
Two to four weeks to make, a day or two to hang.
Get a price to refurbish your kitchen
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