Kitchen Door Replacement Checklist

There may be a number of reasons why your kitchen is looking less than its best. It might be that you’ve just bought a house and you’ve inherited a kitchen that isn’t to your taste. It might simply be a case of wear and tear. If you’re looking to sell your house, then a tired-looking kitchen can make or break a potential sale: buyers don’t want to spend any more money than they’re already committing to. Alternatively, it might just be that you’re tired of looking at the same, battered surroundings.

Whatever the case, choosing to replace your kitchen cupboard doors is the quickest, most convenient and cost-effective method off giving your kitchen that ‘just fitted’ look.

Replacing your kitchen doors

However, it’s not simply a case of choosing new doors; there are a few boxes on the checklist that are worth ticking in advance, to make sure the process runs as smoothly as possible.

1. Inspect your kitchen. Taking a long, hard and honest look at your kitchen will let you know exactly what’s wrong with it. Your kitchen cupboard doors cover the greatest surface area in your culinary HQ and as a result take the most punishment. You may well find, dings and dents, deep stains and splashes. Because of the extremes of moisture and temperature in the kitchen, you may find that doors made from inferior materials have warped and aren’t closing properly, either.
2. It’s more than just aesthetics – it’s about function as well. Your cupboard door hinges are the unsung heroes in your kitchen. They are used every day – and not always as they should be! Careless slams, unintentional bashes and even spills onto the hinge can all impede the way they work. Check your hinges are hanging straight and true and that they are firmly fixed into the cabinet’s frame. If not, it’s worth replacing them, too: there’s no point in buying new kitchen cupboard doors if they’re going to be as wonky as their predecessors!
3. Look for the best! While there are a good many kitchen refurbishment companies out there, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you choose the best one. Ask yourself these questions:
4. Are they a member of the Federation of Master Builders (FSB)? Membership to the FSB guarantees you a high standard of workmanship and ensures that a company works to a strict Code of Practice
5. Will they measure up on your behalf? While you can measure up yourself, it won’t carry any weight if you’ve measured incorrectly. However, if a company measures up incorrectly, it’s up to them to rectify the mistake.
6. Will they fit the doors on your behalf? While you can fit them yourself, one of the benefits of replacing your kitchen doors is in time-saving. A good refurbishment company will send out trained fitters with the right equipment to do the best job.
7. Order a brochure from your chosen company. Use the literature they send you as a spring-board for ideas. You have the option to give your kitchen a completely new look and to have the doors made from more attractive and more durable materials.
8. Place your order – but not before you’ve had all your questions answered. A good refurbishment company will have no problem in answering any queries you might have.