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ICT TrainerKitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall), Cabinets & Carpentry works can easily take up to 30% of the whole renovation budget
Home renovation is an exciting process for homeowners, regardless of whether they are for new houses, existing house makeovers, or partial renovations. However, some who go into renovation with little or no research on pricing, design, or project management may get into real headache!
Setting a budget that is too low for Kitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall) & home renovation in Malaysia, could leave you with an unfinished house, huge losses to cover, and potentially massive debt if funded by a loan.
Unplanned projects can cause serious delays. Lack of background checks may get you irresponsible Kitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall) contractors and result in poor workmanship.
Chipboard with Melamine finishing
Block Board with Melamine finishing
Plywood with Laminate finishing
Solid Wood
Aluminium & Stainless Steel
Concrete
Kitchen cabinets or wardrobe doors are also open for selection. While you can use the same material as Kitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall), there are other options for you to choose from.
3G, 4G, 5G Glass door - A spray paint glass panel
High Gloss Acrylic Panel
| Melamine Chipboard | Melamine Blockboard | Laminated Plywood | Solid Wood | Aluminium / Stainless Steel | Concrete | 3G, 4G, 5G Glass door | High Gloss Acrylic Panel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$$ | $$$ |
| Color | More | More | More | Moderate | Limited | Moderate | More | More |
| Used For | Frame, Door | Frame, Door | Frame, Door | Frame, Door | Frame, Door | Frame | Door | Door |
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| Editor's Comment | Cost-effective. Most IKEA product uses this. | More resistant to moisture, sagging & wrapping. | More solid and abrasion-resistant. | High wood quality that have 50+ lifespan. | Suitable for commercial and industry. Costly. | Permanent. Tiled over for color & design | Elegant view. | Solid view. |
Knowledge: Melamine and Laminated are both common finishing (resin-coated colored or patterned paper) widely used in industry. Melamine paper is attached directly to a board, usually a chipboard or blockboard. In contrast, laminate has a melamine paper bonded to a resin backing. This backing is then glued to a board, usually plywood or blockboard. Laminated is more expensive than Melamine.
Kitchen cabinets or wardrobe doors are also open for selection. While you can use the same material as Kitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall), there are other options for you to choose from.
| HPL Laminate | Granite | Quartz Stone | Mable | Porcelain | Solid Surface from Acylic | Aluminium / Stainless Steel | Concrete | Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $ | $$$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$ | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$ |
| Color | More | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | More | Limited | Moderate | Moderate |
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| Editor's Comment | Best for budget. Can be scratched by sharp knives. | Made of natural stone. Prone to cracking. | Extremely durable. Favourite pick for countertop. Pricey. | All slabs are unique. Very Expensive. | Good for high heat exposure kitchen or outdoor kitchen. | Easy to repair. Limited vendors. | Industrial look. Expensive and noisy. | Rustic look. Easily scratches & susceptible to water damage. | Customizable & Permanant. Need to cast from ground up in kitchen. |
Knowledge: The cost of the Kitchen countertop materials varies depending on the size, thickness, and quality of the slab.
After you have decided on the material used, now let's do some math to calculate the cost of the Kitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall), cabinet & Carpentry works using the factory standard.
Before that, make a solid plan on the things you want to have and the electrical appliances you wish to buy that will fit into or place on the cabinets.
An easier way is to ask yourself questions: What is the size of fridge you want to build into the kitchen cabinets? How many power point you want? What was the size of the hole on the countertop to fit your sink and stove? Do you need extra drawers in your wardrobe? Need a TV console? Need a custom shoe cabinet?
Then, do a simple measurement to get the size of the Kitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall), cabinets, wardrobe, and other carpentry works you need.
To make things easier, consider a full house cabinet renovation, including a kitchen cabinet, a wardrobe for the master bedroom, a TV console, and a shoe cabinet. Melamine chipboard will be chosen as the main material. Quartz Stone is used for the kitchen countertop.
The common unit used are "Per Foot Run (pfr)", "Per Square Foot (psf)", "Per Piece (pc)" and "Lump Sum (L/S)"
Base Unit Length: (7ft + 4ft) = 11ft
Base Unit Depth: 2ft
Base Unit Height: 850mm
Base Unit Cost: RM220 / pfr (Rate may range from RM 200 - RM280 / pfr depending on contractors)
Knowledge: The size of the sink will impact the depth of the base unit. A wider 2-bowl sink requires a deeper carcass, i.e 2.2ft.
Wall Unit Length: (7ft + 4ft) = 11ft
Wall Unit Depth: 300mm
Wall Unit Height: 1200mm
Wall Unit Cost: RM220 / pfr (Rate may range from RM180 - RM360 / pfr depending on height of the wall unit. Common option are 900mm, 1050mm, 1200mm, 1350mm & 1500mm)
Knowledge: Depth of the wall unit has 2 measurement: 300mm and 350mm. A larger kitchen hood will require homeowners to go for 350mm depth wall unit.
Tall Unit Length: 2ft
Tall Unit Depth: 2ft
Tall Unit Height: 2700mm
Tall Unit Cost: RM520 / pfr (Rate may range from RM420 - RM550 / pfr depending on heights and number of shelf)
Knowledge: Higher rate due to full height to ceiling. The fridge unit will cost less compared to a full cabinet unit from bottom to top because it uses less material.
Fridge Unit Length: 3ft
Fridge Unit Depth: 2ft
Fridge Unit Height: 600mm
Fridge Unit Cost: RM220 / pfr (Rate may range from RM200 - RM280 / pfr depending on heights and number of shelf)
Fridge Unit Top Panel: 1 piece = RM30 /pc (Top Panel is installed below the Fridge Unit)
Fridge Unit End Panel: 2 piece = RM250/pc x 2 = RM500 (One of the End Panel is installed between Tall Unit and Fridge Unit. Another one is installed at the end of the Fridge Unit.)
Quartz Stone Length: 12ft
Quartz Stone Depth: 2ft
Quartz Stone Thickness: 12mm
Quartz Stone Cost: RM180 / pfr (Rate may range from RM200 - RM280 / pfr depending on size, thickness, and quality of the slab)
Base Unit: 11ft (L) × RM220/ft run = RM2,420
Wall Unit: 11ft (L) × RM220/ft run = RM2,420
Tall Unit: 2ft (L) × RM520/ft run = RM1,040
Tall (Fridge) Unit: 3ft (L) × RM220/ft run = RM660 + RM30 + RM500 = RM1,190
Quartz Stone Countertop: 12ft (L) × RM180/ft run = RM2,160
Additional Cost
3 Level Drawer Set = RM210 / set
Quartz Stone customization for sink and kitchen hob = 2 unit × RM100/unit = RM200
Coring work for ducted kitchen hood - RM300 L/S
Plumbing works = RM100 L/S
Additional 2 power points = 2 unit × RM100/unit = RM200
Logistics & Installation = RM200 L/S
Total Kitchen Cabinet Cost: RM10,440
Wardrobe Length: 6ft
Wardrobe Depth: 2ft
Wardrobe Height: 2700mm
Wardrobe Cost: RM450 / pfr (Rate may range from RM 400 - RM600 / pfr)
Wardrobe End Panel: 1 piece = RM250 /pc (Installed at the side of the Wardrobe)
Total Wardrobe Cost: RM2950
Knowledge: Wardrobe customization with more drawers, mirrors or other accessories will increase cost.
TV Console Length: 6ft
TV Console Depth: 450mm
TV Console Cost: RM250 / pfr (Rate may range from RM 200 - RM350 / pfr depending design and accessories.)
TV Console Depth: 450mm
Additional 3 power points = 3 unit × RM100/unit = RM300
Total TV Console Cost: RM1800
Budget VS Quality VS Design - which one will you choose?
The tips that follow are for those who choose Budget and Quality as their first priority.
Choose a melamine chipboard as the cabinet carcasses and frame instead of other premium materials.
If you want things to look shiny, upgrade to a 4G Glass door. If you want something rustic with unique color, go for a laminated plywood door.
Quartz Stone countertops can be expensive. Try HPL Laminated surface.
If you are looking for a permanent solution, go for tile-over concrete. It's old-fashioned, but you'll find it still standing strong at your granny's house.
In Malaysia, most cabinets have an industry standard size.
However, some homeowners like to request customized cabinet sizes.
For example, for ergonomic reasons, homeowners may want a slightly lower base cabinet of 760mm (H) × 610mm (W) for cooking and a 850mm (H) × 760mm (W) cabinet for a double-bowl sink.
Some might want more drawers, and install fancier cabinet doors.
Customization add cost.
A tailor made cabinets that fit electrical appliances such as microwave oven, front-load washing machine, and fridge may look tidy.
However, it would be impossible to upgrade to a larger fridge or replace a broken microwave oven. Smaller sizes would fit but trust me, it is an absolute eyesore, and the gap becomes the perfect dust collector!
Most buildings have layouts from developers that are designed with the thought of how each part of the house is to be post-renovated.
One of the favorite things terrace house owners do is to extend their kitchen. Doing this expands the space but also alters the original layout. Mansory works, plumbing, re-wiring, and custom kitchen cabinets will be required. This drives up costs.
All houses come with proper tiling. Keep them.
If you really want to nail down the cost, consider these:
1. If you plan to have a full house renovation that involves kitchen cabinets, TV consoles, wardrobes, shoe cabinets, study tables, and other carpentry works, you might want to scale down the project and consider shopping around for furniture that can be purchased separately.
2. Having a ventilation fan instead of a cooker hood. Make sure you have the stove near the ventilator to suck out the smoke and steam quickly. It helps to keep the air flowing in the house, keeping the house cool.
3. LED Lighting that is built into cabinets or under cabinets is a great feature, but it takes up switches, requires custom wiring, and costs more. These lights are used at low frequencies and maintenance could be an issue if bulbs are burnt out.
Do your homework & plan well. If you are not sure, speak to your potential contractors about your thoughts and visit showrooms.
Know exactly what you want. From renovation budget and design preferences, down to simple things like the number of power outlets and brand of sink to be installed, is important to make sure the pre-build is done accurately and the installation process is done smoothly.
Changing your mind midway through a renovation is a big no-no. This certainly incurs a lot of cost.
You can easily find attractive renovation packages offered for buildings with standard layouts, such as condominiums, and landed houses.
| Material | Lifespan | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Melamine Chipboard | 10 - 15 years | Cost-effective. Sag & warp if exposed to constant humidity. |
| Laminated Block Board | 15 - 20 years | More durable than chipboard, and less pricier compared to plywood. |
| Laminated Plywood | 20 - 30 years | Durable. |
| Solid Wood | 50+ years | May require periodic refinishing to keep them appealing to look at |
| Aluminium | Lifetime | Clanging sound of metal when closing doors or drawers. Limited designs. |
| Concrete | Lifetime | Cracks may form and lose tiles after years if installation is not done right. |
The variations in pricing are mainly due to 3 factors: The material used, labor, and design or customization from homeowners.
Better materials cost more and custom designs require more labor to produce it.
Mass-produced modular cabinets cost less compared to custom-built cabinets.
Wise homeowners always make sure they are paying the right price for the right product.
1-8 weeks to produce the Kitchen Cabinet (Base / Wall), Cabinets, or any carpentry works upon order confirmation.
1 - 5 days site installation.
Wait time may vary for larger projects or ordered custom-made components. Speak to your contractor to confirm the delivery time.
Yes for most electrical appliances like cooker hob, fridge, and other loose appliances. Charges apply for installing lighting & ceiling fan, additional wiring, and power points.
There will be labor & disposal fees to dismantling existing cabinets.
You commonly get one of the options below.
- 50% deposit upon confirmation. 50% balance before installation
- 100% full payment upon confirmation.
- 50% deposit upon confirmation. 40% before installation. 10% after installation.
Do a thorough background check on your contractor before making any payment.
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