Installing New Cabinet Doors On Old Cabinets

Then choose your overlay style.

Installing new cabinet doors on old cabinets.

The process doesn t require removal of the appliances so the kitchen stays functional while the work is being done. Read on for this easy tutorial plus a video. Refacing is an ideal option for many people because of its convenience says cheryl. Select new cabinet doors made from solid wood rigid thermofoil or bamboo.

Cabinet refacing is also a much less involved process than removing old cabinets and installing new ones. How to install new hinges on old cabinet doors. They can also bend. It s an easy job and you ll save money because it costs much less than replacing your entire cabinets and drawers.

Hanging the doors involves attaching the hinges to the door determining how the door fits on the cabinet and aligning the door evenly on the cabinet. Carefully place the hinges on the door. You can sand and paint or stain old doors. We recently added a new cabinet to an old cabinet box at the dexter house during our kitchen refresh and i was surprised just how easy it was.

Whether you opt for brand new cabinets or refinishing your existing cabinets you can save a lot of money by installing them yourself. Some options for the style can be flat panel which are doors with a flat center panel and a raised frame. There are two overlay styles. According to lowe s home improvement a national home.

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. After receiving lots of questions about the process we decided to put together a diy. Get the new doors ready to mount on the frames. An overlay is how the cabinet doors lay on the cabinet face.

Once you ve decided on how you will update your kitchen cabinet doors you will need to decide on the style. Standard overlays also called traditional overlays leave the face of the cabinet box visible around doors and drawers creating a type of frame. A standard sized cabinet door needs two hinges. Hinges creak wear out discolor or even break over the years.