Lipped doors on 1950s 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 Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Elmhurst, IL
Made-to-measure cabinet doors and drawer fronts for your Elmhurst kitchen, hung on the cabinet boxes you already have.
- Serving Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Door and drawer problems we fix in Elmhurst
New doors are the most direct way to change how cabinets look when the boxes are fine. In Elmhurst we measure every opening, have doors and drawer fronts made in the style you choose, and install them with new hinges and pulls.
Laminate doors chipped at the edges
Chipped laminate cannot be repainted well. We replace the doors and drawer fronts and leave the boxes in place.
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.
Drawer fronts crooked or not flush
When drawer fronts do not line up, we correct the drawer boxes and mounting, then set each new front square.
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.
Cathedral or raised-panel doors
If the shape of the doors is what bothers you, new doors are the direct fix. The boxes, counters and sink do not move.
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.
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.
What we do on the job
- Measuring every openingEach door and drawer opening is measured, with the overlay and hinge type recorded.
- Door and finish selectionDoor samples and finish chips help you pick the look in your own kitchen.
- Removing old doors and frontsWe take off the old fronts and hardware and leave nothing behind.
- Finishing the face framesFrames and exposed ends are cleaned, sanded and painted or stained to match the new doors.
- Hanging doors and fixing drawer frontsDoors are hung and adjusted; new drawer fronts are screwed to the drawer boxes and aligned.
- Pulls and knobsNew hardware is drilled with a jig so every pull sits at the same height.
- Final adjustmentHinges are tuned so gaps are even and every door closes softly.
Finishes we offer
Paint-grade MDFMDF panels stay flat and do not show cracks at the joints when painted.
Glass insertsGlass panels in the door frame to show dishes or add light.
Inset, partial and full overlayHow much the door covers the frame changes the look; full overlay looks most current.
Solid hardwoodHardwood doors for stain, with frames that hold hinge screws firmly.
Rigid thermofoil and laminateRTF and laminate work for budget-minded jobs and rentals, with heat shields by the range.
What the work looks like in Elmhurst homes
Before
AfterCabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
The site: a 1950s ranch in Elmhurst. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. The main complaint was sagging doors and chipped edges on boxes that were still solid. After: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in sage green with matte black pulls. Work included door and finish selection, hanging doors and fixing drawer fronts, plus final adjustment.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The main complaint was dated doors on cabinet boxes that were still solid. After: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in light greige with matte black pulls. Work included door and finish selection, removing old doors and fronts, plus finishing the face frames.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Villa Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Oak Brook
The site: a 1970s split-level in Oak Brook. Before: white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. What bothered the owners most: doors in a style they had grown tired of. Finished kitchen: new five-piece shaker doors and drawer fronts in forest green with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls. The job covered removing old doors and fronts, hanging doors and fixing drawer fronts, plus pulls and knobs.
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a postwar Cape Cod, Elmhurst
Finished: 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 Elmhurst →
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
Finished: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Elmhurst →How your door replacement 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 preparedWe finish the existing boxes so they blend with the new doors.
- 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 Elmhurst homeowners
Is it cheaper than new cabinets?
Typically yes. New cabinets involve demolition and counters; door replacement involves neither.
Will new doors match my existing cabinet boxes?
The frames get the same color as the doors. With paint the match is exact; with stain we sample it first.
What affects the cost of new cabinet doors?
Size of the kitchen, materials, extras like glass and crown, and how much frame work is needed. You get a written estimate with each line listed.
Can you replace drawer fronts too?
Yes. New drawer fronts are made to match the doors and screwed onto your existing drawer boxes.
Do you sell unfinished doors I can paint myself?
Our service is doors made, finished and installed by us, so we do not supply loose unfinished doors.
Do I need a permit for door replacement in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60126
Cabinet Door & Drawer Front Replacement nearby
Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
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.