Blog
Refacing vs replacing cabinets — what each actually costs
Most people comparing these two have not been told about the third option, which is usually the one they want.
How to adjust cabinet door hinges
Three screws, three directions, and an order that matters. Diagnose the gap first and most doors come right in one turn.
Raised panel cabinet doors, and how to match the ones you have
Most people searching this are trying to match a kitchen they already own. Here is how to work out what you have before you order.
Thermofoil cabinet doors: what they are and who they suit
It arrives finished, it costs less than a painted wood door, and it ships in about two weeks. Here is what you are actually buying.
How thick are cabinet doors?
Three-quarters of an inch is the standard, and it is what your hinges were designed around. Here is what changes when a door is thinner.
How many cabinet doors are in an average kitchen?
Counting doors is the first step to costing a reface. Here is how to do it so the number you get is the number you order.
Five-piece or slab drawer fronts — which should I choose?
The difference is a frame. Five-piece matches a shaker door exactly; slab is one clean panel. Shallow drawers are where the decision actually gets made.
What width are shaker cabinet door stiles and rails?
The frame width is the whole character of a shaker door. Ours is 2 1/4 inches, and here is what that means on a door of any size.
What is the standard gap between cabinet doors?
The gap between doors is called the reveal. Consistency matters more than width, and it is the number people get wrong when ordering made-to-size doors.
How long does it take to get custom cabinet doors?
Two weeks, order to shipped. Here is what happens in them, and the three things that make an order sit waiting instead of being built.