Lipped doors on 1960s cabinets
Lip-edged doors from that era need a different hinge than modern overlay doors. We measure the frames and choose the hinge and overlay before ordering.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Des Plaines, IL
Made-to-measure cabinet doors and drawer fronts for your Des Plaines kitchen, hung on the cabinet boxes you already have.
- Crews working in Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Door and drawer problems we fix in Des Plaines
We replace kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts in Des Plaines, and only those. Each door is built to the size of its opening, bored for hinges and hung on your existing boxes; the frames are then painted or stained so the old and new parts read as one kitchen.
Drawer fronts crooked or not flush
Fronts that sit unevenly or stick out past their neighbors are reset on new mounting screws when we install new fronts, so the rows line up.
Pet or kid damage on lower doors
Claw marks, chewed corners and scuffed lower doors are replaced individually or as a set, with fronts that match the uppers.
Laminate doors chipped at the edges
Flat laminate doors lose their edge banding and chip at the corners. New doors in wood, painted MDF or a better laminate replace them.
Swollen doors by the sink or dishwasher
Doors swollen from steam or a leak are replaced with sealed doors that hold up better in that spot.
A modern, handle-free look
For a sleek kitchen we make flat slab doors and drawer fronts and fit them full overlay over the frames.
Warped doors that won't close flat
A door that twisted or bowed will not sit flat against the frame no matter how the hinges are set. A new, stable door fixes the gap.
Want glass-front uppers
We make glass-panel doors for a few upper cabinets, with clear, frosted or seeded glass, to break up a solid wall of doors.
What's included
- Measuring every openingWe size every door from its own opening, noting overlay, inset and hinge location.
- Doors and fronts made to measureDoors and drawer fronts are built to your exact sizes and arrive primed and finished.
- Hinge boringHinge cups are bored in the right place for your cabinet type and overlay.
- Removing old doors and frontsWe take off the old fronts and hardware and leave nothing behind.
- Finishing the face framesWe paint or stain the existing boxes on site so they match the new fronts.
- Pulls and knobsKnobs and pulls are installed in a consistent layout across the kitchen.
- Final adjustmentHinges are tuned so gaps are even and every door closes softly.
Materials and finishes
Shaker doorsSimple frame-and-panel doors that suit both older and newer kitchens.
Concealed soft-close hingesAdjustable hinges with a soft-close action, sized for your cabinet frames.
Inset, partial and full overlayInset doors sit inside the frame, overlay doors sit on top; we match your boxes.
Glass insertsClear, frosted, seeded or reeded glass for a few upper doors.
Paint-grade MDFThe material we prefer for painted doors, because it stays stable through humid summers.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement before and after — Des Plaines homes
Before
AfterCabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in a postwar Cape Cod, Des Plaines
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The reason for the call: dated doors on cabinet boxes that were still solid. The result: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in light greige with matte black pulls. On site this meant measuring every opening, hinge boring, plus pulls and knobs.
Before
AfterCabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in a postwar Cape Cod, Mount Prospect
A postwar Cape Cod in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. What bothered the owners most: sagging doors and chipped edges on boxes that were still solid. The result: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in sage green with matte black pulls. Work included doors and fronts made to measure, hinge boring, plus pulls and knobs.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
New five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines
What changed: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →How the job goes
- Measure and chooseWe measure every opening and help you choose style, material, color and hardware.
- Doors are builtDoors and fronts are made to your sizes and finished, while your kitchen stays as it is.
- Frames preparedFace frames and ends are prepped and painted or stained to match the new fronts.
- Install and alignOld doors come off, new ones go on, hardware is installed and every gap is adjusted.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement questions from Des Plaines homeowners
How long does cabinet door replacement take?
A few weeks for the doors to be built, then a short install. You keep using the kitchen throughout.
Will new doors match my existing cabinet boxes?
We paint or stain the face frames and exposed ends to match the new doors, so they look like one piece.
Can you replace just one or two doors?
Yes. For a painted kitchen it blends well; for stained wood we show you a sample before you decide.
New doors or refacing: what's the difference?
Door replacement changes the fronts only. Refacing changes the fronts and skins every visible box surface in the same material.
Can you replace drawer fronts too?
Yes. New drawer fronts are made to match the doors and screwed onto your existing drawer boxes.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for door replacement in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Kitchen Cabinet ModificationCabinets resized for new appliances, panels and fillers.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.