Replacing Cabinet Doors Diy

Hgtv experts pat simpson and jodi marks show how to give your kitchen a brand new look by replacing the cabinet doors drawer fronts and hardware.

Replacing cabinet doors diy.

Going for the euro look. If the stiles rails and box sides still look good just order doors that match your existing finish to bring your old kitchen back to life. Replacement cabinet doors come in 1 16 inch steps to fit any size opening you have. If your base cabinets are in decent shape you can have the look of brand new cabinets just by.

Upgrading your cabinets instead of tearing them down and installing new ones is a popular way to update your kitchen on a small budget. Also measure the spacing between the assemblies and the distance from the edge of the cabinet to the edges of the drawers and doors. Measure the existing cabinet door and drawer panels and record the sizes. Remove all cabinet doors clean and lightly sand.

Replace your kitchen doors with ours just removing and replacing your existing kitchen doors and ignoring the boxes is the easiest way. Secure into place with finishing nails. Figuring the length of the rails is more complicated. If your kitchen needs a face lift but you re not ready to do a complete renovation then replacing the kitchen cabinet doors may be just the project for you.

Figuring the length of the stiles is easy. Replacing the doors involves taking off the existing doors face frames and hardware while keeping the cabinet boxes where they are and putting on new doors and face frames with the same hardware or new hardware. New hardware can also make a dramatic difference so that s something to consider for an updated look. A quick diy project replacing your cabinet doors can be done if they re old and worn or if you re just looking to update your space.

Cut 1 4 mdf into 3 or 2 strips. Make a list of the parts of your diy shaker cabinet doors before you begin. So if you need a cabinet door that s 12 7 16 wide by 27 15 16 high that s no problem. For each one you ll need two stiles the vertical parts two rails the horizontal parts and one panel.

Replacements will be the same as the existing ones. Use liquid nails or wood glue to apply strips around the cabinet door. Rent tools and trucks for any project at the home depot. Don t worry if you don t own all of the tools needed to complete this diy project.