Cabinet Refinishing vs Replacing: Which Is Better for Your Atlantic Beach Home?

f you’re thinking about freshening up your kitchen in Atlantic Beach, you’ve probably been staring at those cabinets wondering:

"Should I replace these... or can I just refinish them?"

As a local bu working up and down the Beaches, I can tell you—you might not need to rip them out. In fact, refinishing your cabinets can save you thousands and give you a brand-new look in under a week.

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of both options, and when each one makes the most sense.

🧰 What Does Cabinet Refinishing Actually Mean?

Refinishing your cabinets means we take your existing ones and completely transform the look. No gutting, no demolition—we sand, repair, prep, and spray on a premium finish.

At Maverick Home Services, we use ICRO finishes—an Italian-made, high-performance water-based system. It sprays smooth, cures hard, and holds up great in Florida humidity (big deal in Atlantic Beach, where the salt air doesn’t play around).

— This isn’t a “paint job.” —

We don’t show up with a roller and latex paint. This is a pro-level spray application with fine-finish equipment.

💰 Refinishing vs. Replacing: What’s the Cost Difference?

Here’s what most Atlantic Beach homeowners really want to know: how much are we talking?

Option | Avg. Cost (10'x10' Kitchen) | Timeline | Disruption

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Refinishing | $3,000–$6,000 | 3–5 days | Low

Replacing | $12,000–$25,000+ | 2–4 weeks | High

Refinishing gives you that modern, clean look—without breaking the bank or tearing up your kitchen for a month.

🏡 When Should You Refinish?

We recommend refinishing if:

- You like your kitchen layout

- Your cabinet boxes are sturdy (no water damage or rot)

- You’re sick of the color or outdated wood grain

- You want a clean, durable finish—fast

We’ve helped plenty of Atlantic Beach clients turn 90s-style oak or cherry cabinets into light, modern kitchens that look straight out of a magazine—without touching the countertops or plumbing.

🚧 When Replacing Makes Sense

Refinishing isn’t always the answer. Sometimes full replacement is the better call.

Here’s when we might steer you that way:

- Cabinet boxes are falling apart

- You’re doing a full kitchen redesign or adding custom features

- You want to reconfigure everything (island, layout, appliances)

If you’re not sure, we’re happy to take a look and give you an honest opinion.

🎯 The Bottom Line

If you live in Atlantic Beach and your cabinets are structurally sound, refinishing is the smartest way to update your kitchen. It’s faster, cheaper, and way less disruptive than a full tear-out—and with our ICRO spray finish, you’re getting a factory-grade look that lasts.

👇 Get a Free Cabinet Refinishing Quote in Atlantic Beach

📸 Send us a few photos of your cabinets

📍 We serve Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Ponte Vedra

📞 Call or text us for a free, no-pressure estimate

We show up. We communicate. We leave your kitchen looking 100% better.