Rip it out and start over.

Agree. If they are installed on top of floating floor that is incorrect. And when you install the new floor any undercuts you need to do can be done with a jamb saw. They come electric and manual in the states and there HAS to be something similar in Canada. You shouldn't need to cut the toe kick, except perhaps at outside corners. You'll lay laminate up to the toe kick, keeping an expansion gap of course , and then cover expansion gap with quarter round or base shoe. Or pull off the toe kick and reinstall after new flooring laid. But get any cabinets that are on a floating floor reinstalled.

With IKEA? Probably 1/3 of that with all drawer lowers, if you diy. Pricier once you add new appliances, stone countertops and new floors. There's an IKEA Kitchen sale next month. Discount usually also covers appliances and countertops. Though I don't think IKEA appliances have glowing reviews. HD Laminate countertops are no longer the same hideousness as they were in the 90's. Get estimates as lower tier granite can be cheaper fabricated/installed. Though, one thing I definitely rec'd is post your layout and have the GW gurus fine comb it for you. Most posters state that doing so was their best decision! IKEA has a 3D planner you can use to both price out the cabinets and post screenshots here for critique. Sorry that doesn't answer your original question!

First think about your budget.How much do you want to spend?? Options: 1. Purchase new cabinetry pieces from Merrilat and then have everything painted. Our Answer = We choose this option 1st, due to the fact that the final product will be even in the end in terms of color. 2. Reface cabinetry and let them create the needed pieces. Anwer = Not an option for us. Refacing involves gluing strips of the desired finish on to the cabinet frames which over time we have found that eventually detach, and will have to be repaired or replaced. Because you have been with cabinets for a time...the finish you order from the vendor will not match to the existing 100%. Finishes change over time. 3. Purchase new cabinetry. Our Answer = Our Second option. It can be very costly to replace cabinetry all together. Depending on the material and brand. Changes to be made: 1. My microwave above my gas cooktop is not vented. I cook a lot and am tired of lingering smells. It recently died and the size is no longer made. Replace with a blower installed inside a cabinetry hood. Answer = If painting cabinetry you can purchase an unfinished hood and purchase a separate blower to work with your stove's BTUs. The door style does not necessarily have to match if you are not a stickler for matchy matchy.... You can even have the hood be a different material like metal etc. 2. Add glass doors to my Butler's pantry Answer = Easy fix...just take your doors to the local glass guy and they should be able to sell you the product and install. 3. Remove the desk area and replace to create a one level area of cabinetry. Answer = You can order this direct from Merilat. A standard height 34 1/5" tall cabinets for that space. 4. Add a cabinet piece by the desk to house a microwave drawer. Answer = We usually use 30" wide Microwave cabinets. 5. backsplash Answer = Once you have your finish for the kitchen and the counter, you can post options. 6. countertops Answer = Please post pictures of options.