Kitchen shutters in Bangalore are priced per square foot, and the finish drives most of the difference. We price per square foot of the work actually done, measured at the survey, and the finish you choose is the largest single variable. Hardware, accessories and countertops are quoted separately. This guide breaks down what each finish costs, what actually moves the number on your quote, and the line items commonly left out of cheaper quotes so you can compare like with like.
How Is Shutter Replacement Priced?
Shutters are priced per square foot of cabinet run, not per door and not per square foot of kitchen. A square foot is one linear foot measured along the front of the cabinets, so a ten foot base run and a ten foot wall run together are twenty square feet, regardless of how many individual doors that becomes.
This matters when comparing quotes. A price given per door can look cheaper while covering fewer, larger doors. A price per square foot is directly comparable between firms, as long as the finish and hardware specification match.
What Does Each Shutter Finish Cost?
These are relative bands rather than a price list. Where you land inside a range depends on the substrate underneath, the edge banding specification and whether the shutter is a plain slab or profiled.
| Shutter finish | Relative cost | What puts it there |
|---|---|---|
| PVC | Entry | Lowest material cost, limited finish range, suits utility runs |
| Laminate | Mid | Very wide range, so cost varies more by brand and thickness than by anything else |
| Membrane | Upper mid | One pressed skin over a profiled base, so more machining than a flat shutter |
| Acrylic | Premium | Higher material cost and more careful handling to protect the surface |
| PU | Highest | Sprayed and cured in coats, the most labour intensive finish of the five |
Relative bands, not a price list. Where a job lands depends on area, shutter count and substrate as much as on the finish.
What Moves the Number on Your Quote?
Two kitchens of the same length can quote very differently, and it is usually one of these five things.
- Shutter count and size. Many small doors cost more than a few large ones over the same square foot, because each one needs hinges, boring and alignment.
- Hinge seat condition. If existing boring has softened, seats need making good before new hinges will hold. That is labour a cheaper quote may simply have skipped.
- Edge banding specification. Thickness, and whether all four edges are banded, materially changes how long a shutter survives Bengaluru humidity.
- Substrate. The board behind the finish. The same laminate on plywood and on particle board are not the same product or the same price.
- Profiled versus plain. Shaker, grooved and J profile shutters need more machining than a plain slab.
What Is Quoted Separately?
These are legitimate separate lines rather than hidden extras, but they should appear on the quote before you accept it. If they do not appear, ask.
| Item | Indicative | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Soft close hinges | per pair | Priced per pair, so cost scales with door count |
| Drawer channels | Per set | Telescopic and tandem run at different prices |
| Handles and profiles | Per unit or per foot | J profile and groove are machined into the shutter |
| Internal accessories | Per unit | Carousels, pull-outs, cutlery and bottle organisers |
| Countertop | by material and area | Material only, before fabrication and cut-outs |
| Edge banding on carcass | Per foot | For exposed carcass edges where shutters are removed |
How to Compare Two Quotes Properly
Quotes that look far apart are usually quoting different things. Five questions make them comparable.
- Is this per square foot or per door, and how many square feet is my kitchen?
- What is the substrate behind the finish, and at what thickness?
- Is edge banding on all four edges, and at what thickness?
- Which hinges and channels, by brand and model, and is soft close included or extra?
- What happens if the survey finds hinge seats that will not hold, and who absorbs that cost?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does kitchen shutter replacement cost in Bangalore?
It is priced per square foot of the work actually done, measured at the survey, and the finish drives most of the difference. PVC sits at the entry end, laminate mid range, and PU highest. Hardware and countertops are quoted separately, and the final figure follows a physical survey.
What is a square foot in a modular kitchen quote?
One linear foot measured along the front of the cabinets. A ten foot base run plus a ten foot wall run is twenty square feet, regardless of how many individual doors that becomes. It is the standard unit for comparing quotes between firms.
Which shutter finish is best value in Bangalore?
Laminate on a plywood or HDHMR substrate is the practical default for most family kitchens. It handles humidity, cleaning and daily use well, comes in a very wide range, and sits in the middle of the price band rather than at either extreme.
Why do two shutter quotes differ so much?
Usually substrate, edge banding and hardware. The same visible finish on plywood versus particle board is a different product at a different price. Edge banding thickness and whether all four edges are banded change both cost and how long the shutter lasts.
Is soft close included in shutter replacement?
Not always. Hinges are commonly quoted separately from shutters, and soft close is often an upgrade line. Hinges are quoted per pair, so the total scales with door count rather than kitchen size.
Should I pay for a survey before getting a price?
You should not be paying for a quote, but you should expect a physical survey before receiving a fixed number. A price given over the phone or from photographs is a guess about the condition of the carcass, and guesses move later.
Key Takeaways
- Shutters are priced per square foot, which is the only basis on which two quotes are directly comparable.
- Finish drives most of the range, from PVC at the entry end to PU at the highest.
- Substrate and edge banding change both price and lifespan, and are where cheap quotes usually cut.
- Hardware, accessories and countertops are separate lines and should be visible before you accept.
- A fixed number should follow a physical survey rather than precede it.
For what your kitchen specifically needs, see kitchen shutter replacement in Bangalore, or compare finishes in our modular kitchen materials guide.