Refacing Guide

Whether you’re just curious about the process or ready to get started, this guide contains everything you need to know about refacing your cabinets.

Get in-depth guidance every step of the way – from measuring and ordering, to install and maintenance.

Refacing Guide

Whether you’re just curious about the process or ready to get started, this guide contains everything you need to know about refacing your cabinets.

Get in-depth guidance every step of the way – from measuring and ordering, to install and maintenance.

Measuring

Before you start measuring, you need to determine whether you have framed or frameless cabinets. Framed cabinets have a frame on the front of the cabinet, while frameless do not.

Select your cabinet type for measuring instructions.

FRAMED

FRAMELESS OR IKEA

Ensure complete peace of mind during the ordering process! Get help measuring and get free remakes* if there are any mistakes on your order.

Ordering

Got your measurements? It’s go time!

If you haven’t already, create your Front + Center account and start entering your door sizes based on your project calculations.

Ordering New Fronts

Once you have your calculations, ordering your custom doors and drawer fronts is easy. You’ll simply choose your style, then select a finish and hinge pattern and add dimensions.

From Our Door to Yours

We’ll custom make your doors in our U.S.-based manufacturing plants, and get them on their way. Typically orders ship within 2-3 weeks. Depending on where you’re located, shipping can take 1-7 days.

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Prep + Paint

While you wait for your cabinets to arrive, it’s time to prep + paint your existing cabinet boxes.

1. Remove Existing Doors

Remove all doors, trim, and moulding. Remove any remaining nails, or hammer them below the surface.

2. Clean + Degrease

Clean and degrease areas where excessive dirt, water, or oil can build up to make sanding easier. Typically, you’ll want to check areas around sinks, cutting boards, above the stove and/or microwave, and where trash cans are stored.

3. Sand + Repair

After all surfaces are dry, sand the cabinet surfaces you are painting to a dull or hazy finish. This will help with paint adhesion. This is also the time to fill in any holes, cracks, or indentations.

4. Paint + Cure

After all surfaces are dry, sand the cabinet surfaces you are painting to a dull or hazy finish. This will help with paint adhesion. Cabinet paint will need to cure for about 3 days before you’ll be able to install your new doors.

Full Painting Guide

Installation

Once you’ve completed all the prep and you’ve received your new doors, it’s time to install!

1. Install Hinges

Simply tap your hinges into the pre-drilled hinge holes in your new cabinet fronts.

2. Drill Pilot Holes

You’ll want to mark and drill pilot holes into your cabinet boxes so you can easily hang your doors in the right place. It’s also best to pre-drill your drawer fronts for hardware at this time.