Diy Flat Panel Cabinet Doors

Using carved molding and or flat trim to update doors makes for a fairly quick simple and inexpensive update to a flat door.

Diy flat panel cabinet doors.

Or 3 4 x 3 1 2 in. Most diy flat panel doors are made with 1 2 or 1 3 stock. Plan to use 1 3 or 1 4 hardwood boards for the door s frame. Construction as is true of raised panel cabinet doors slab doors can be constructed in many ways and the construction methods largely dictate the cost of the cabinets.

The actual dimensions will be 3 4 x 2 1 2 in. Cut 1 4 mdf into 3 or 2 strips. Cut your center panel out of 1 2 plywood. Although you can do this cut without a hold down sled i still use one.

Your cabinet door should now be the desired height. Cut center panel to the final height of the cabinet door minus the rails width x2 and the width of the cabinet door minus the stiles width x2 step 1. Store bought wood has very straight and square edges. Remove all cabinet doors clean and lightly sand.

I make the panels on my panel cutter taking. Next adjust the table saw fence to the desired width of the door and trim the door to width. However flat panel doors otherwise known as slab cabinet doors are increasing in popularity largely because they lend a modern look to any kitchen or bathroom. Keep in mind that these are 1 5 and 2 5 inches wide respectively.

Use a circular saw with guide track to make cutting plywood quick and easy. Cut a test board and check for fit. Holding your pieces face side down cut the profiles on your stiles and rails. Place the assembly flat on the table with the newly cut door bottom against the fence and run the door through the blade.

Dry fit your pieces and measure for your panel. And the style is limited only by your imagination. Diy shaker cabinet doors. You ll find this material at most home centers and lumberyards.

These are just nominal dimensions of course. The classic raised panel style will look wonderful in any home tutorial from the painted drawer here on remodelaholic. Use liquid nails or wood glue to apply strips around the cabinet door.