Basic
$9.51 – $20 per sq ft
Clean and scuff existing cabinets, apply a single-color glaze wiped back, one clear topcoat

Glaze Wood Cabinets: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Glaze Wood Cabinets in New York, New York typically costs $11 to $23 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for glaze wood cabinets.
National average: $9.68 – $20 per sq ft
$9.51 – $20 per sq ft
Clean and scuff existing cabinets, apply a single-color glaze wiped back, one clear topcoat
$11 – $23 per sq ft
Clean and degloss, tinted glaze worked into profiles and corners for an antiqued look, two clear topcoats
$14 – $29 per sq ft
Degloss and prime-seal, hand-applied glaze with highlighting on edges, doors finished off-site, durable catalyzed clear topcoat
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.80 – $9.96 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.27 – $8.87 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.28 – $2.65 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.85 – $1.77 | sq ft |
See how glaze wood cabinets looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New York splits into two dominant looks: pre-war classic, with high ceilings, crown molding, herringbone floors and traditional detail, and downtown contemporary, with open loft plans, industrial windows, pale oak and minimal trim. Renovations usually pick one and commit.
Work by New York designers first, then the styles New York draws from.
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Minimalist kitchen
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Glaze Wood Cabinets, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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