Replacement of Kitchen Cabinet Doors

The cost of replacing kitchen cabinet doors is not inexpensive, but it can be considerably less expensive than replacing your entire kitchen. The large majority of your expenses will be for the hardware, but the amount you spend on labor is a significant amount.

Some of the materials used to make new doors are hard and non-corrosive. Some are made of vinyl, wood, metal and plastic. The hardware includes Phillips screws, wood screws, self-tapping screws, panel hardware, and knobs.

There are several ways to measure the distance between your kitchen cabinets and any potential windows. You can mark off a space along the lines of the cabinetry or measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor. Measure the space by measuring from the bottom of the cabinet door to the floor. Measure the length of the cabinetry.

If you live in an older home or do not have a professional contractor, you will probably have to replace the cabinet doors yourself. Since so many people have wooden cabinets in their kitchens, the installation process can be long and expensive. You will need some tools and material, and the labor and expertise is not cheap.

Do not skimp on the measurements because you want to get the right hardware and avoid costly mistakes. There are several ways to measure the depth of the door and to mark the location of the old doors. You should measure the room with some accuracy, but do not include the depth of the cabinets when measuring the cabinet space.

The installation requires the following tools: a level, a tape measure, a pencil, a measuring tape, and the replacement of kitchen cabinet doors. The tools will be needed to install a new cabinet door before you can start to use it. Sometools you may want to bring are a jack, a flat head screwdriver, pliers, a wrench, a plastic hammer, a level, a pencil, and the screws you need to put in the doors.

Before installing the new doors, the old doors must be removed. Use a flat blade screwdriver or similar tool to remove the screws securing the cabinetry to the door jamb. Put the screws in a zip-lock bag or container and place them in a drawer. You will need the screws again in a few months, so you will have to replace them.

To use the new doors, install the jamb around the cabinet first. Tighten the screws and attach the new door to the cabinet. Use a hammer to hold the hardware in place and measure the distances between the studs. Measure the depth of the cabinetry and make sure the new door fits through the opening. Place it in place and tighten the screws.

The second step involves using a tape measure to measure the height of the walls. Mark the wall with a pencil to keep from making the measurement wrong. Draw lines in the spaces between the shelves and then mark the position of the wall with a pencil.

Once the measurement is correct, you can screw the cabinet doors in place. You may need to use a hammer to make sure the cabinet has a good seal. With your door installed, you can put the hinge assembly in place.

The final step involves putting your kitchen cabinet doors back in place. Just follow the instructions above and tighten the screws again. Take care to avoid over-tightening the screws or the hinges will not be strong enough to support the cabinet doors will move apart.

Replacing your kitchen cabinet doors can be a costly undertaking, but it can be made more affordable if you plan ahead. Don't be tempted to skip steps and replace your doors as you go, you can ruin your doors and get into a huge repair bill.