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INSTALLATION & MEASURE GUIDE

DIY CABINET REFACING

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ABOUT FACELIFTERS CABINET DOORS

Facelifters is a leading provider of

cabinet doors for cabinet refacing

projects. We offer an entire line

of cabinet doors and associated

components available in both wood and

Rigid Thermofoil (RTF) materials. We

have both traditional and contemporary

styles available in a wide selection of

stain, RTF and paint colors. Material can

also be ordered unfinished for your own

finish applications.

In addition to cabinet doors and drawer

fronts, we also offer a big selection of

moldings, drawer boxes, and cabinet

exterior products to compliment

your project. This catalog provides

a description of the various products

available through The Home Depot.

If you are not comfortable with a Do-

It-Yourself project, The Home Depot

has professional installation services

available in most areas. Call 1-800-

HOMEDEPOT for details on Installed

Services.

STEP 1 – CHOOSE YOUR DOOR

With a variety of door species, color, styles

and designs to choose from, you are sure to

find the perfect look for your kitchen. Select

from the following materials:

• Wood - Cherry, Maple, Oak

• Rigid Thermofoil

• 1 piece

• 5 piece

STEP 2 – TAKE MEASUREMENTS

Complete the Measure Form found on

pages 16-17.

STEP 3 – PLACE THE ORDER

Return the completed customer measurement

form to your local Home Depot where a Store

Associate will answer all of your questions,

give you a quick price quote, and can then

submit your order to Facelifters for you. (You

will need to know if you have face frame or

frameless cabinets).

SIMPLE HOW TO BUY GUIDE

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MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES

CABINET OVERLAYSMEASURE TWICE,ORDER ONCEAccurate measurements are crucial to a

successful DIY refacing project. Measure

the width and height, write it down, then

measure again. This will help ensure that

you have measured correctly.

Before you begin, you need to know

what type of cabinets you have. This will

determine the method for ordering. You will

need to calculate the finish size of doors,

drawers, and materials to enter onto the

order form.

There are two basic types of cabinets:

Framed, and Frameless. For framed

cabinets, the standard “overlay” (size of

frame that is covered by the door or drawer

front) is 1/2”. So the door size is 1” wider

than the opening width (1/2” on each side),

and 1” taller than the opening height.

Frameless cabinets can be measured one of

two ways; using the overlay method above,

or by measuring the existing doors.

(You’ll need to determine the overlay, and

order the appropriate hinges.)

Framed cabinets are sometimes referred to as face-frame or traditional cabinets. They have a wood frame on the front, called a face frame. The face frame is usually constructed of 3/4” thick solid hardwood, and are the same species as the cabinet doors. This frame contains both vertical members called “stiles” and horizontal members called “rails.” All door hinges and drawer glides attach to the face frame.

Frameless cabinets are sometimes called full-overlay, or European cabinets. The side walls are typically 5/8”, or 3/4” thick. Simply put, a frameless cabinet has no wood frame on the front of the cabinet. Door hinges are concealed and mounted to the inside of the cabinet wall. For 5/8” thick boxes, use a 1/2” overlay (add 1” to width and height). For 3/4” boxes, use 5/8” overlay (add 1 1/4” to width and height).

Framed cabinet

Framed cabinethinge overlay sizes

Typical overlay is 1/2”

1/4” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1” 1 1/4”

End panel

Concealed HingeOverlay

End panel

Frameless cabinethinge overlay sizes

Box Thickness 5/8”

1/2” 5/8”

3/4”

Hinge Size

Illustrations show framed cabinets with various

overlays. The bigger the overlay, the more face

frame is covered, and the less frame is exposed

after installing the doors. All examples show a 20”

wide opening.

To determine the door size, add the overlay all the

way around the opening. For a typical 1/2” overlay,

add 1/2” to the left, and 1/2” to the right, to get 21”

for the door width.

Another method is Opening Width + (Overlay x 2). For the

door height, use the same method; just be sure the door

will fit properly!

Hinges are not one-size-fits-all! They are specific to

the overlay, so you will need to specify their sizes when

ordering.

frame

20”

20 1/2”

Cabinet frame

1/4”

1/4” Overlay

20”

21”1/2”

1/2” Overlay

20”

21 1/4”5/8”

5/8” Overlay

22 1/2”

20”

1 1/4”

1-1/4” Overlay

21 1/2”

20”

3/4”

3/4” Overlay

20”

22”1”

1” Overlay

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DOOR HINGE BORING

GLASS MULLIONS

The hinges used for our doors are a

Concealed European style hinge.

A 35mm recess is bored into the back of

the door. The hinge is then placed into this

recess, and secured with screws.

The standard dimensions for this type of

boring is 3 1/2” from the top or bottom of

the door to the center of the bore hole.

When using 1/2” overlay, this would mean

that the bore is 3” up or down from the

cabinet opening.

In most cases, you will use this standard.

However, if you have existing pull out

drawers or a Lazy Susan unit that may

interfere with the hinge movement, you will

need to mount the hinges higher up than

then standard boring.

If you are ordering multi “lite” glass doors,

known as mullions, be aware: Mullions may

not line up with your interior shelves. If your

shelves are not adjustable, you may want to

order 1 lite glass doors.

If you are ordering new pull out drawers, you can make the drawers narrow enough to avoid the hinge. In that case, you should just keep the standard boring.

3 1/2”

5 1/2”

3mm

3mm

35mm

Standard boring

Specify which doors need

“Special Boring”

ShelvesMullions

6 “Lite glass door

Standard boring location at the top of the door.

Custom boring location at the bottom of the door.

DRAW IT OUT

LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM

END PANELS, OR FALSE DOORS?

Ask any architect, carpenter, or designer, and they will

probably tell you that it starts with a drawing. Sketch out

your cabinets on a piece of paper, with pencil. It doesn’t

have to be to scale, you just have to be accurate. Use

a clear ruler, or drawing triangle, and a sturdy drawing

surface. You just need enough details to complete your

order form with no mistakes. Use a simple 6 line, 2

dimensional drawing. Number your doors, and to avoid

confusion, letter your drawers.

As you move around the kitchen, measure from left to right, top to bottom. Jot down the sizes onto your drawing. Open

cabinet doors, and measure the opening width, and height. Move all the way to the right, then proceed to the left of the

base cabinets. Open doors, and pull out drawers, if possible.

For RTF jobs, you will order cut-to-size panels for

the ends, bottoms, toe kicks, and faces. For wood

jobs, you will order sheets of veneer for faces, and

finished plywood for the rest. As a general rule,

order 1 sheet of 24” x 96” veneer or laminate for

every 10 openings for faces.

In addition to end panels, you can mount false

doors to your cabinet ends, for an elegant touch.

You can also use either for certain dishwashers

and refrigerators with an optional trim kit, supplied

by the appliance manufacturer.

SINGLE DOOR, DOUBLE DOORSome cabinets have 1 door between 2 stiles; 1 opening,

1 door. Others have 2 doors on a single opening. For a

single door with 1/2” overlay, just add an inch to the width

and height:

Opening size: 16 x 31, Door size: 17 x 32

For double doors, add 1 inch to height, as above. For

width, add 1 inch, divide by 2, then subtract 1/16” off each

of the two doors for clearance:

Opening size: 29 x 31Door size (L): 14-15/16 x 32; Door size (R): 14-15/16 x 32

(Note: Examples shown are for a 1/2” overlay.)

24

24

2412

36

36

36

1 2 3 4 5

10

6 7 8 9

A B FFA

36

12

E: 12 x 32

E: 24 x 35

B: 12 x 36

B: 12 x 36

E: 12 x 16

E: 42 x 52 E: 24 x 83

TK:4 x 96

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MEASURING FOR DRAWER BOXESTo determine drawer box size, subtract 1” from the

opening width and height. The drawer box width

will be ordered as 1” less than the opening size.

Measure the depth of your cabinets. (Be sure

to check for obstructions, such as water or gas

pipes, electrical boxes, ice maker water lines, etc.)

Typical kitchen cabinets are 24” and bath vanities

21” or 18”.

Rail

Stile StileDrawer box

21 3/4” L

Rail

Then drawer box is 19”

Long style drawer box

Drawer box size options (all widths are to your order)

Drawer slide size options (includes mounting screws and boots)

Lengths: 17 3/4”

3” 3 1/2” 4” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 6” 8” 9 1/2” 10”

19 3/4” 21 3/4” Other

Heights:

Drawer

Slide22” 20” 18” 16” 14”

MEASURING FOR DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS The order form is laid out in W x H format,

so it is a good idea to measure that way. To

measure for doors, open the cabinet door,

and place your tape measure as shown on

left. (The example is a framed cabinet.) For

width, read the tape measure from the right

edge of the left stile, to the left edge of the

right stile. Here, we have a measurement of

16”.

For height, read the tape measure from the

bottom edge of the top rail, to the top edge

of the bottom rail. In the example, we have

30-1/2”.

Write these measurements down, then

measure a second time to be sure. This will

give us a door size of 17” x 31-1/2”, with a

left hinge bore.

Measuring for drawer fronts is similar to

measuring for doors. You should remove

the drawer for this. Not only will it make it

easier to measure, but you also might see

obstructions that may alter the size of your

drawer boxes. (This does not apply if you

will be reusing your existing drawer boxes.)

3 1/2”4 1/2”

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Don’t forget the toe kick!

Drawer Boxes: Specify dimensions Depth Options: 17 3/4” 19 3/4” 21 3/4”Height Options: 3” 3 1/2” 4” 4 1/2” 5” 5 1/2” 6” or 9 1/2”

Dimensions

Depth x Width x Height Qty

Ex 12” x 12” x 12” 2

1 x x

2 x x

3 x x

4 x x

5 x x

6 x x

7 x x

8 x x

9 x x

DRAWER BOX ORDERS Drawer boxes come preassembled and can

be ordered as finished 5/8” plywood with

wood veneer edgeband, or solid 5/8” maple

with dovetail joints.

NOTE ABOUT PULL OUTS Pull out shelves are actually drawer boxes

you mount inside a cabinet, behind one or

more doors. Be sure to make it easy to slide

out. A good rule is, subtract 1-1/2” for single

door, and 2” for double door pull outs. This

allows clearance on most hinges but will

require that you build out the side.

You can order them as deep as you can, but

the recommended size is 21-3/4”L x 4” high.

This will allow you to easily finish the front

with laminate or veneer. Optionally, you can

order drawer fronts for pull outs. (Make sure

there is clearance!)

END PANELS, LAMINATE OR VENEERIn addition to doors, drawers, and fronts,

you’ll need materials for finishing the sides

and faces of the cabinets. You may also

want to finish the bottoms of your wall, or

upper cabinets, island and peninsula backs,

and so on. Cut-to-size panels come in a

variety of widths, and can be used for end

panels, bottoms, toe kicks, and faces. For

wood jobs, 24 x 96 sheets of veneer are

ordered for the faces, and finished plywood

is used for the rest. For best results, order

plywood 1” over, and trim to fit. This will

allow you to trim to size if edge is damaged

during handling.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Valances and lightrails can be added to your order. They will have a matching finish.

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Optional lightrail

Optional valance


TOOLS NEEDED• Tape measure

• 150 grit sandpaper and sanding block

• Razor knife

• Scissors

• Tack cloth

• Hammer

• Wood block with damp rag

(to use as applicator)

• 4” straight edge or putty knife

• 3’ straight edge

• Adhesive spray or roll on glue

• Carpenter’s glue

• Drill

• Screwdrivers: flathead and phillips

• Miter box & saw

• Finishing nails for molding (and pre-

finished plywood, if installing Wood

refacing)

Before beginning installation check all items for correct size, quantity and color.

STEP 1: PREPARE SURFACES • Remove your old doors by removing the screws from the

hinges.

• Remove old drawer boxes (set aside if reusing).

• Remove all moldings around and above cabinets.

• Remove any loose or peeling coatings from any surface

you will be refacing.

• Fill in any voids in the surface with wood putty (follow

instructions on wood putty container).

• Sand all surfaces with 150 grit sandpaper. You do not

need to remove all existing finishes; you just need to

roughen the surface for a good bond.

• Clean all surfaces with a clean cloth with mineral spirits.

Allow to dry thoroughly.

• Wipe surfaces with a tack cloth to remove any remaining

dust or sanding particles.

STEP 2: COVER END PANELS Cut-to-Size End Panels

• Start by applying the cut-to-size plywood to the

cabinet end panels. Apply wood glue to the back of the

plywood, then fit it to end panel, making sure it is flush

with the cabinet front and bottom.

• Use finishing nails to secure.

• Using sanding block with 150 grit sandpaper, sand

the edges of the plywood to ensure that it is flush with

cabinet front frame. Use a clean tack cloth to remove

the sanding dust.

• Fill in any voids where the end panel meets the face with

wood filler. Sand with sanding block, and clean with

tack cloth.

Apply Coverings One Opening at a Time

• Start with the stiles. Peel back just enough backing

from the top of the strip. Place so that top edge of

strip is flush and square with the top of the stile.

Align so there is an even overlap on each side of

the stile. Press and smooth downward, peeling the

backing paper as you go.

• Repeat this process on the other stiles.

STEP 3: FACING Cut Self-Adhesive Coverings

• Cut self-adhesive covering into strips 1/2” wider,

and about 2” longer for each stile and rail you will be

covering.

• Trim the overlap inside the opening with a razor

knife.

• Trim the overlap from the top and bottom of the

cabinet.

• Now do the rails. Peel back just enough backing

paper from one end of the strip. Align so that it

overlaps the left and right stiles by approx. 1”, and

the top and bottom of the rail evenly.

• Press and smooth across, peeling the backing

paper as you go. Repeat on other rails.

• Align a straight edge flush with the inside of the

stile. Cut through the overlaps on both the stile and

rail. Remove the excess from the rail using the tip of

the razor.

• Gently raise the covering off the rail, and remove

the excess from the stile.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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INSTALLATION DETAILS

STEP 6: DRAWER FRONTS • Start with a drawer above a door, if possible.

Determine the space between the door and drawer

front, then cut a piece of scrap wood to this size to

use as a spacer.

• Apply double stick tape to the back of the drawer

front. Stick the drawer front onto the drawer.

• Open the door below, then pull out the drawer from

underneath. Carefully remove drawer.

• Use pan head screws through the inside of the

drawer into the back of the drawer front.

• Use a sanding block with 150 grit paper to sand in

one direction (INWARD), to smooth the covering

even with the face frame.

• Using a block of wood with a damp cloth, apply

as much pressure as possible to the covering

for good adhesion. Always go with the grain, not

against it.

STEP 4: DRAWERS (IF ORDERED) • Install drawer glides in two parts; the part with the

rollers are installed onto the bottom of the drawer.

The “C” channels are installed inside the cabinet.

• Use supplied boots for framed cabinets. Frameless

cabinets are installed without the boots.

• Attach a flat temporary board to the face of the

drawer to aid in alignment. Be sure this board is flush

with the face when the drawer is all the way in (see

more detailed instructions in the following section).

FABRICATING & INSTALLING DRAWER STRETCHERS

HORIZONTAL STRETCHERS

Horizontal stretchers are used to install drawer boxes in

framed cabinets. They are made with 3/4” soft wood (or

similar material) cut into 2 1/2” wide strips. The drawer

slide boots will be attached to these stretchers. (For

frameless cabinets, skip this section.)

Measure across the back of your cabinet from the left

to right, and cut the stretcher to this

dimension minus 1/16”. Do the same

thing for all drawers. Put your stretcher

inside the cabinets and bring them to the

front of the cabinet facing, from behind

the face frame. (Fig. A)

Make sure that it is even with the top of the drawer rail

and mark the opening on the stretcher on each side at

the frame. (Fig. B) Remove the stretcher and place it on

a flat surface to mount the drawer boots. Your mounting

boots need to be 1/8” away from the opening marks (see

dotted lines on Fig. C) to compensate for the thickness of

the boots.

Mount the boots flush with the

bottom of the stretcher, using

only one screw per boot until

all adjustments are made and

drawers roll smooth. Pre drill 2 to

3 holes using a 1/4” drill bit in the

stretchers for installation to the

walls. Follow the same steps for the rest of the drawers at

this time before moving forward. (Fig. D)

Measure from the floor of the base

cabinet to the top of the drawer rail

(Fig. E); mark this dimension on the

cabinet back or wall. This is where

the bottom of the boot is mounted

using construction glue and 2”

course screws (as long as there is

enough depth in the back wall for the screw.)

Next set your cabinet side drawer tracks in place by

sliding the back into the mounted boot. Make sure to

push them in 1/8” past the front of the frame. Mark

the screw holes and pre drill them with a 1/16” bit to

avoid any frame splitting. Install the track with the 5/8”

flat head screws that came in the package.

MOUNTING DRAWER BOX HARDWARE

Mount your drawer track sides using the vertical

holes provided. It is not recommended to screw into

the bottom of the plywood, as it will split even with

pre drilling. Pre drill the holes and mount the track

flush with the drawer box front. Use the 5/8” flat head

screws that came in the packaging.

Slide your drawer in by putting the drawer box wheel

over the cabinet track wheel and lifting up, then roll

forward and let the drawer down.

Make adjustment to the tracks as necessary then

install extra screws to the boots. The finished drawer

should be flat with the cabinet framing left and right

as well as flush with the top and bottom.

STEP 5: DOORS• Install hinges into bored recesses in the back of the

door with the provided screws.

• Lightly mark with a pencil on the face frame the

amount of your overlay (this was determined at

order).

• Use a helper if possible to hold the door in place

while you install screws through hinge plate into

edge of frame. A small pilot hole, 1/16” bit may be

needed for hardwood frames. Hold the door so the

edge is even with the pencil mark.

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MEASURE FORM

Door Detail: Specify Dimensions, Finger Pull and Glass Options. Note Standard Boxing is NEED COPY HERE

Dimensions HingesRouted Finger

PullsGlass

Width x Height R/L/NFramed

1/4”, 1/2” 5/8”, 3/4”, 1”Frameless T B TB N

1 lite 4 lite 6 lite

Ex. 12” x 12” R 1/2”

1 x

2 x

3 x

4 x

5 x

6 x

7 x

8 x

9 x

10 x

11 x

12 x

13 x

14 x

15 x

16 x

17 x

18 x

19 x

20 x

21 x

22 x

23 x

24 x

25 x

26 x

27 x

Drawer Boxes: Specify dimensions and quantity. Includes drawer slides.

Dimensions

Depth x Width x Height Qty

Ex 12” x 12” x 12” 2

1 x x

2 x x

3 x x

4 x x

5 x x

6 x x

7 x x

8 x x

1/4” Panel Material

Dimensions

SizeRTF Lami-

nateWood Veneer

On MDFQty

Ex 24”x 35” 3 2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Drawer Fronts

Dimensions Finger

Width x Height T B TB N

Ex 12” x 12” 3

1 x

2 x

3 x

4 x

5 x

6 x

7 x

8 x

9 x

10 x

11 x

12 x

13 x

14 x

15 x

16 x

17 x

18 x

19 x

20 x

21 x

22 x

Customer Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________________________________________

State: _____________________________________________________________________________

Zip: _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Notes:_____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Measure Key

R Right

L Left

N None

T Top

B Bottom

TB Top & Bottom

Height (Grain)

Width

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