Repaint vs. REPLACE
How To Save 50–90% On Big Upgrades
Home Item | Repaint Price Range | Replace Price Range | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
Cabinets | $3,000-$8,000 | $12,000-$25,000 | 70% |
Garage Door | $400-$900 | $4500-$15000 | 93% |
Front Door | $300-$800 | $2000-$5000 | 84% |
Before you rip out cabinets, doors, or a tired exterior, it’s worth asking:
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“Do I really need to replace this… or do I just hate the color and wear?”
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In a lot of cases, repainting gives you the same “new‑home” feel for 50–75% less than replacement – with way less mess, time, and stress.
Why Repainting Wins Even If You Can Afford To Replace
Even if budget isn’t the issue, repainting usually wins on everything else:
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Less disruption
Days of work, not weeks of demo and install. -
Less mess
No tear‑out, no dumpster, no new dust in every room. -
Less waste
You’re upgrading what you already paid for instead of sending it to a landfill. -
Faster payoff
Most repaint projects finish in 3–7 days, not months. -
More flexibility
Do cabinets now, exterior later, instead of one giant, stressful project.
If you like the layout and bones of what you have, but hate the look, repainting is usually the smartest first move.
When Replacing Is Actually The Better Move
We’re painters, not magicians. There are times when repainting is the wrong choice.
You probably should replace if:
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Cabinets are water‑damaged, warped, or structurally failing
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Doors or trim are rotted, broken, or don’t close properly
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You hate the layout, not just the color (for example, a full kitchen re‑design)
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You’re already doing a full gut remodel with other trades involved
If any of these are true, we’ll tell you straight and won’t try to talk you into repainting something that really should be replaced.