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Are you tired of the outdated or worn-out appearance of your kitchen cabinets? Replacing kitchen doors can be a cost-effective and transformative solution to revamp your kitchen's aesthetic. By changing your kitchen cabinet doors, you can give your entire space a fresh, modern look without the need for a full-scale renovation. In this DIY guide, we will walk you through the process of replacing kitchen doors step by step, helping you achieve a stylish and personalized kitchen that suits your taste and budget. Whether you're an experienced DIY enthusiast or a novice looking to tackle a home improvement project, read on to discover the essential tips and techniques for successfully installing new kitchen cabinet doors.
If you haven’t asked for us to pre-drill your hinge holes you will need a drill and Forstner 35mm drillbit
Step 1) Prepare your area
Cover the floor with a dust sheet to avoid getting a mess on your floor. Make sure you have enough space to work comfortably.
Step 2) Remove the old doors
Start by opening the cupboard fully and locating the hinges which connect the doors to the cabinet frame. There are typically two to three hinges on an average kitchen door. Using either a screwdriver or a drill, unscrew the screws which are securing the hinges to the cabinet frame. Carefully remove the old doors by pushing backwards on them so that the hinges pop out and then set the doors to the side to dispose of as you wish. Make sure to leave the original mounting plate attached to the cabinet.
Step 3) Drill your hinge holes. If you have opted for us to pre-drill your hinge holes, skip to step 4
Otherwise, you will need to measure and drill hinge holes yourself. Take a look at our handy guide on how to measure for hinge holes if you need help with this. You will need to mark with a pencil on your new kitchen door where the centre of your hinge will go. Standard hinge holes tend to be 35mm in diameter and around 10-12.5mm deep. You will need a Forstner 35mm drillbit in which you could mark a line at 10mm on the drillbit so that you know when to stop drilling downwards. Drill the hole where you have marked on your board, and remove any excess wood chips from it when you are done. Put the hinge inside the hole to see if it fits flush with the surface of the board. Repeat this process for each hinge hole.
Step 4) Attach the new doors
Hold one of the new doors up to the cabinet frame, aligning the hinges with the corresponding hinge plates on the frame with the hinge holes on your new kitchen door. With the help of someone else, carefully position the door and insert the hinge into the hole.
Step 5) Make sure your doors are aligned
Most standard hinges have 2 moveable screws that you can use for adjustment. You may want to use these to realign the door to sit flush. Ensuring that your door is level and properly aligned with the rest of your doors, you can now secure the hinges to the door with screws using either a screwdriver or drill.
Step 6) Repeat for the rest of your doors
Open and close your doors to make sure they open and shut properly. Repeat these steps for the remaining doors until your replacement kitchen doors are all installed and then enjoy your beautifully transformed kitchen!
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Super helpful and got exactly what I wanted for my projects! The wood and acrylic I got is of high quality and is cut perfectly in the dimensions requested
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Easy to deal with and helpful. Product arrived on time and fixing to wall was quick and simple.
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6 hours ago
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Fast delivery, well packaged and great quality
John Chadwick,
16 hours ago
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18 hours ago
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Excellent product and service.
Excellent product and service.
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19 hours ago
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Product was good
Only 4 stars coz they have missed edge band 1 side
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Richard Ellis,
1 day ago
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Good product
John,
1 day ago
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Great item and swift delivery.
Mr Sawers,
1 day ago
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Kevin Evans,
1 day ago
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sarah smith,
1 day ago
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Just as ordered
Just as ordered
Ian Storey,
3 days ago
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Placed on 25 Mar 2024, 16:41:30
THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EXPERIENCED IN 25 YEARS.
Just wanted a simple worktop cut for utility room and I've waited a month for it to arrive rather than a week as stated....the phoneline has been switched off...no reply to emails...wonder what condition my order will arrive in - IF it ever arrives?? I'd like my money back if CutMy can't deliver this straight forward order. Looks like no current customers are satisfied.
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"Hello Amber Lovelle,
Great news! We've received your order.
Thank you for choosing Cut My, we will email you as soon as your order has been shipped which we expect to be on 8th April
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Amber,
5 days ago
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Very friendly and efficient service
Very friendly and efficient service. Good product, quick delivery, and no complaints from me!
JT,
5 days ago
Verified
Everything was perfect
Everything was perfect. Flawless!
customer,
6 days ago
So pleased I chose to repair instead of replace!
measured my damaged ikea nightstand tops and ordered melamine tops to match. They arrived well packaged, in about 10 days (I was not in a rush so did not mind the wait). I used the old, damaged tops as a template to drill new holes on the underside for the fixings and they look like NEW! So pleased I chose to repair instead of replace. It was so easy and saved me a huge amount of money.
Sheryl,
6 days ago
Verified
Accurate!
Boards were cut accurately and protected well for shipping. Despite this, one of the boards suffered slight damage.
Mr Sutherland,
6 days ago
Verified
All xut to correct size but order was…
All xut to correct size but order was late
Will use again
Mr David Cassels,
1 week ago
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