How much does cabinet hardware replacement cost in NB?

Replacing cabinet hardware is one of the most affordable kitchen upgrades you can do in New Brunswick, typically costing $100 to $600 for a standard kitchen with 20 to 35 knobs and pulls. This is a straightforward DIY project that delivers a surprisingly big visual impact for very little money.

The cost breaks down almost entirely into the hardware itself, since installation requires only a screwdriver and possibly a drill. Basic knobs and pulls from big box stores in Moncton, Fredericton, or Saint John run $2 to $5 per piece. Mid-range brushed nickel, matte black, or brass hardware—the most popular finishes in NB kitchens right now—costs $5 to $12 per piece. Premium hardware from specialty kitchen showrooms or online retailers can run $12 to $25 per piece or more for solid brass, hand-forged, or designer options.

For a typical NB kitchen with 20 cabinet doors and 10 to 15 drawers, you are looking at roughly 30 to 35 pieces of hardware. At mid-range pricing, that is $150 to $420 for the hardware alone. If you are switching from knobs to bar pulls or changing the hole spacing, you may need to drill new holes and fill the old ones with wood filler and touch-up paint—add $20 to $40 in supplies for that. If the existing holes do not line up, a cabinet hardware jig ($15 to $30) makes drilling precise new holes much easier.

This is firmly in DIY territory. You do not need a contractor for cabinet hardware replacement, and paying someone to do it would cost more in labour than the hardware itself. The entire job takes two to four hours for a full kitchen. The only situation where you might want professional help is if your cabinet doors are in poor shape and need repair or refinishing at the same time—in that case, you are really looking at a cabinet refacing project ($5,000 to $12,000).

One tip that many NB homeowners overlook: swapping hardware is most impactful when combined with a fresh coat of paint on the cabinets. A painted cabinet with modern matte black or brushed brass hardware looks completely different from the original oak-and-brass-knob combination found in thousands of 1990s New Brunswick kitchens. If your cabinet boxes and doors are structurally sound, new hardware plus paint can transform your kitchen's appearance for under $1,000 in materials.

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• Thirty Four Renovations