How To Measure Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Thinking about getting new cabinet doors and sorting it all yourself? Follow these steps to measure your existing doors.

How to measure for kitchen cabinet doors

1. Draw a plan of your kitchen and count up how many kitchen doors and drawer fronts

2. Make sure there are no large gaps

3. Open your kitchen cabinet door and measure the back of the door, not the cabinets

4. Get a tape measure and measure the back of the door individually

5. Do the height of the door, then the width

6. Note the measurements in millimetres, not centimetres because it will be more precise.

7. Check every door because the door size may be marginally different in size even if the cabinet frame and door style look the same.

8. Double check!

But remember, even just replacing kitchen door fronts and unit doors can be frustrating, if you cannot get the exact fit.

How do I measure for replacement kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts?

Follow the steps above. You'll need these to measure; always remember to check the door width as well as the height.

• a drill

• jigsaw

• spirit level

• screwdriver

• good tape measure

• hinges

• screws

• putty knife.

Even if you are practised in using this equipment, if the doors are just 2mm out, shaving a brand-new cabinet door is not easy and here's hoping you get it dead straight, otherwise it's going to look a mess!

Getting another new door and other add-ons as you go along will mount up and end up costing you dearly. So it could be worth getting the experts in. We replace kitchen door fronts for much less than you think!

There's no hefty bill at the end and it's done in next to no time - all completely bespoke too. You needn't worry about cutting corners when you choose replacement cabinet doors with us.

What's the process of measuring cabinet doors and then fitting them?

1. Free Home Visit

The process starts with a home visit from an experienced expert, who will measure every unit and take accurate notes. They'll also talk to you about the styles and designs available, so that you achieve the look you want.

2. We custom build your kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts to your measurements

The measurements of your kitchen doors and drawer fronts are then taken back to a custom-built centre, where craftsmen hand-build your doors to those exact specifications.

3. Professional fitters come and fit your doors and drawer fronts, made to measure

Then, on a date that suits you, professional fitters will come and fit all the doors and drawer fronts in a day or even less, making it a time-saving experience with minimum disruption to your daily routine.

The result is perfectly fitted cupboard doors and drawers, and a kitchen that has a fresh new look that fits in with your home's décor.

And there's probably some change left over for a few family treats too!

Why choose made to measure cabinet doors?

No two kitchens are alike. Which means that replacing your cabinet doors isn't just a matter of buying ‘off the shelf' replacements and swapping your existing hinges.

To get a truly designer kitchen look with the accurate measurements that meet the industry standard, it's worth taking the time and effort to get made to measure kitchen doors.

Here's why…

1. Made to measure cabinet doors last longer

Tailor-made kitchen doors on your cabinets are going to be much better quality than generic doors that are bought off the shelf. They will also retain their structural integrity as they won't have to be trimmed or altered to fit.

So there's no rough edges, no wonky lines and no covered up cut marks where you trimmed a little bit too much off one side!

The result is a stronger, more resilient door that will last for years.

2. Bespoke cabinet doors look more stylish

Bespoke means unique, so you won't have to worry about your kitchen cabinets being exactly the same as everyone else's. You can also customise a made to measure cabinet door to add those essential design touches that elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Whether it's single or double cabinet doors, we can replace your existing doors with your preferred design.

That can include everything from custom-made handles through to in-cupboard lighting. An exclusive design will mean that a refurbished kitchen can have as much of a wow-factor impact as a completely new replacement version – and all for a fraction of the cost.

3. A cabinet door that's tailored fits properly

While design may be a key factor in your replacement kitchen doors, functionality is also high on the list. You need to be able to open all your doors smoothly, without any obstructions.

Once again, bespoke, custom-made cabinet doors will score every time over off-the-shelf versions because of one key principle – they fit properly.

This is particularly important in older properties, where the concept of a straight line may have been totally alien to the original builders!

4. Bespoke cabinet doors are more cost effective than a completely new kitchen

We've changed how we think about waste. Rather than throwing away perfectly good and serviceable cabinets, it makes much more financial sense to reuse and recycle.

By all means, replace your tired looking existing doors, drawers and worktops. But if the structure of your kitchen is still fit for purpose, then it's far more cost effective to simply replace the doors, get new cabinet doors and keep the underlying structure.

5. Get your entire order installed by professionals for a perfect finish

Generic kitchens can be installed by keen DIY'ers, but for that truly bespoke touch it's always worth getting the professionals in.

Kitchen refurbishment specialists have years of experience in crafting designer kitchens and tailor-making each and every door to fit your kitchen's precise measurements.

Installation by professionals is fast, efficient and gives you that perfect finish you want.

Get your free quote for kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts

There is so much involved in measuring most cabinet doors and drawer fronts, and if you're not an expert, it can go horribly wrong.

For example, not every door is a standard sized door, there are inside edges that need to be correctly measured, just like the cabinet opening.

Don't waste your time and money struggling through yourself. You might drill hinge holes wrong, or measure the wall units inaccurately. The last thing you want is for a measurement to be slightly smaller or larger than it should be.

Let the professionals measure and fit your kitchen cabinet doors.

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