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Likewise, how much does it cost to glaze cabinets?

Glazing costs $10 to $25 per square foot or $1,500 to $3,500 for a professional installation in the average 150 square foot kitchen. It's a great DIY finishing project that can save you $700 to $1,500 in labor. Glaze is typically a semi-transparent coating that gives your painted wood an antiqued look.

One may also ask, are glazed kitchen cabinets out of style? Distressed and glazed cabinet finishes are a fixture in many a country kitchen. While this style of cabinet rose in popularity over the last decade, it's now falling out of fashion. When choosing finishes for a cabinet replacement or refacing, choose more modern looks, whether crisp paint colors or clean wood tones.

Secondly, is it cheaper to paint or stain kitchen cabinets?

If you go with stain, keep in mind that it can only be used with natural wood cabinets. Even in the most careful of environments, inevitable nicks and scratches occur. Painted cabinets are typically 15% more expensive than stained cabinets, so there is an upcharge for the clean, sleek look of paint.

Are white kitchen cabinets more expensive?

White cabinets are typically more expensive than stained ones, both when you buy them and when you repaint them. White shows imperfections in the wood's surface and application. Sand before painting and apply extra coats to get a smooth finish.