Kitchen cabinet doors typically from the 1980s to now were made with a "plunge hinge" system that includes a slot cut into the edge of the door. This type of hinge is sometimes referred to as "demountable hinges". It's common for the door to be shattered from misuse.
We repair them!
The goal is to save the door to save the kitchen.
WE HAVE THE REQUIRED SPECIALTY MACHINE:
A common style of door hinging system is called a "plunge hinge" or a "demountable hinge". A special machine, invented by Amerock, cuts a plunge into the side of the door for each hinge and another machine cuts the slot required into the cabinet case.
Cabinet makers like the system because it was quick, easy, and allowed adjustments of the door up/down, sideways, and in/out.
The problem is that due care might not have been taken in cutting the plunge slot into the back edge of the door, thereby cutting it too thin. Another was to use the system on door materials not intended such as particle board or mdf board. Worse of all is the use of the concept on pantry doors with can good storage compartments hanging on them and they get overloaded.
The damage comes from slamming the door hard, leaning on the door while reaching into lower cabinets, or small kids climbing on the door to reach upper cabinets.
The proper repair is cut away the total damage area from top to bottom along the back outside edge. That usually includes an area about 1 1/2" wide x 3/8" deep; called a "rabbet" in the trade.
We then insert a new matching lumber piece sized to fit, apply an approximate stain, and then replunge the door.
The typical cost is $150 to $300 but is usually about $150 with approximate stain match touchup.
Pantry doors with 3 hinge areas and/or can storage compartments are somewhat more.
SPECIAL NOTE: MDF DOORS are more common lately. The fracture may extend much further onto the back of the panel. It may be repairable but at higher cost. However, sometimes the fracture is so deep that the material we must cut away would cut thru the front of the raised panel area and therefore can not be repaired.
See Examples of Previous Projects at Door & Drawer Repair Gallery
Repairing wood furniture is what we do all day long.
We are good at it and we do it right the first time!
Bring in your item and let us discuss the options for restoring it.
HOW TO GET A BID or REQUEST REPAIR:
Repairing wood is what we do all day long.
We are good at it and we do it right the first time!
Bring in your item and let us discuss the options for restoring it.
For KC Metro, Kansas and Missouri
The Wood Works has served the Kansas City Metro area (of Kansas and Missouri) since 1979.
NEW SERVICE CENTER near 103rd & Antioch
10059 Hemlock Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212
EASY TO FIND: See us on Google Maps.
FOR JOHNSON COUNTY: from 103rd and Antioch, go East to first corner Hemlock Drive, turn North and go 1/2 mile up curvy Hemlock Drive to 10059. Respect the neighbors. Park in driveway.
FOR METRO: from Interstate 435 at Antioch Exit, turn North 1/4 mile to 103rd, then follow above.
Business Hours: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 9am to 2pm. Just come.
Nationwide Services
The Wood Works offers a variety of products and services to our Nationwide Customers. If item can be UPS/FEDEX packed-and-shipped, see our Services via Internet section for suggestions.
We offer repair services for anything shipped to our location via UPS and FedEx. We specialize in repairs or modification of cabinet doors and drawers and in chair caning or chair refinishing.
Ask us about custom woodworking, wood furniture replacement parts, new cabinet doors and drawers and exterior wood shutters. We also have cabinet door appliance panel kits for dish washers, trash compactors and refrigerators.
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OR email a digital picture!
Want new? provide sizes and wood specie with door style.
Want a bid for repair?
If you are from the Greater Kansas City area & have a digital camera, why don't you submit a bid request?
Take a picture from the front AND from the back also showing the other side.
Take a close up of any details or repairs needed. It is that simple.
Email them to us using the form on our Contact Us page and be sure to include your city, state, zip; and, name of moving company.
For the Email Subject, select CABINET REPAIR.
For Internet Orders Easy Payment We Accept via PayPal: When your order is confirmed we will send you a PayPal Invoice to be sure all is correct.
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UPS shipments are gladly received for such repairs. 2-4 week turn around.
Use your friendly UPS or Kinko store to pack and ship.
We'll call you with final bid and likely pay return shipping if your carton is reusable.
