What Does Kitchen Cabinet Wrapping Cost in NYC?

If you have priced cabinet wrapping in New York, you have probably seen numbers all over the map. Here is the honest version: most projects at Cabinet Restore Pro start from $1,999 for a studio or small kitchen and run up to about $3,500 for a large kitchen. Where your project lands depends on a handful of clear factors.

We wrap cabinets in prewar Manhattan apartments, Brooklyn condos, and co-op units all over the city. Below we walk through what moves the price so you can estimate your own kitchen before you ever call.

Where NYC Cabinet Wrapping Prices Start

Cabinet wrapping covers your door fronts, drawer fronts, and the exposed sides and panels of your cabinets with architectural film such as Bodaq. Pricing tracks with how much surface there is to wrap, which is why the count of doors and drawers matters more than the square footage of your room.

Here is a simple way to think about the range:

• Studio or small kitchen — often starts from $1,999 with a modest number of doors and drawers
• Standard one-bedroom galley kitchen — commonly lands in the middle of the range
• Large kitchen with an island or extra cabinetry — can reach up to about $3,500

These are example scenarios, not a fixed menu. Two kitchens that look similar can price differently based on the details below.

1. Door and Drawer Count

The single biggest factor is how many pieces we wrap. A galley kitchen with 15 to 20 fronts costs less than an L-shaped kitchen with 30 or more. When you send us photos, a rough count of doors and drawers gets us most of the way to a number.

2. Door Style

Flat-panel and slab doors, which are common in NYC apartments built in the last 20 years, are the most straightforward to wrap and keep costs efficient. Raised-panel or heavily profiled doors need an in-person look. In some cases they wrap well, and in others we will tell you honestly that the result would not meet our standard. That evaluation is free.

3. Condition and Prep

Film bonds best to a clean, sound, dry surface. If your cabinets need light filling or sanding, that adds a bit of labor. If cabinets are structurally failing, water-damaged, swollen, or delaminating, wrapping is not the right fix, and we will say so rather than take the job. Solid boxes with tired finishes are ideal candidates.

4. Single vs. Double-Sided

Wrapping only the visible outer faces costs less than wrapping the interior faces of doors as well. Many clients choose outer faces for closed cabinets and add inside faces for glass-front or open cabinetry where the interior shows.

5. Islands and Extra Cabinetry

An island adds exposed panels on multiple sides, plus more doors and drawers. Tall pantry units and floor-to-ceiling cabinetry also add surface. These are the features that push a kitchen toward the upper end of the range.

6. Material Choice

There is a real difference between basic film and premium architectural film. Better film holds color, resists daily wear, and reads more convincingly as wood, stone, or matte finishes. We favor quality material because a NYC kitchen gets used hard, and the finish needs to last.

7. Building Access in NYC

This is the factor most people forget. New York buildings often have rules that shape scheduling and, occasionally, cost:

• Certificate of Insurance (COI) — many co-ops and condos require one before we can start
• Freight elevator reservations — high-rise buildings may limit move-in windows and work hours
• Co-op and condo rules — some boards restrict weekday hours or require advance notice

The good news is that wrapping is low-disruption compared with a full renovation. There is no demolition, and low-odor options may be available, which makes approvals easier in tight buildings.

8. Adding a Countertop Package

Many clients wrap cabinets and countertops together for a coordinated look. Countertop pricing varies by project because it depends on square footage, edges, sink cutouts, seams, and backsplash. When you combine both, we schedule one crew for the whole job. Learn more on our countertop wrapping page.

How This Compares to Replacement

For context, replacing cabinets in a NYC kitchen typically runs $15,000 to $30,000 or more once you count demolition, delivery, and installation. Because wrapping keeps your existing boxes, some customers may save approximately 60 to 80 percent compared with full replacement, depending on project scope. We never guarantee a specific savings number because every kitchen is different.

How Long It Takes

Many standard kitchens can be completed in approximately one day, and most projects take one to three days depending on size and prep. That short timeline is a big reason wrapping works so well in occupied apartments.

Getting an Accurate NYC Estimate

The fastest way to a real number is to upload photos of your kitchen along with rough measurements. We can usually give a solid estimate from photos alone, then confirm on site. Upload your photos for an NYC estimate and we will walk you through the options. You can also see our full service area on the NYC locations page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do quotes vary so much between companies?

Mostly material quality and how each company counts doors, drawers, and exposed sides. A standard NYC apartment kitchen wrap should not run into five figures. If a quote is far above the $1,999 to $3,500 range for a normal apartment kitchen, ask what is driving it.

Is wrapping worth it for a rental unit?

Often yes. The cost per unit is modest compared with replacement, and the visual change is significant. Many landlords wrap cabinets between tenants to refresh a kitchen quickly with little downtime.

Can you work around my co-op board rules?

Yes. We regularly provide a COI, reserve freight elevators, and schedule within approved hours. Send us your building requirements and we will plan the job around them.

Reviewed by the Cabinet Restore Pro team.