Replacing the front panel of kitchen draws.

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turtleattacks

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#303914 20-Mar-2023 09:40

Hi team,

We have some kitchen front panels that hasn't aged well, some are peeling a bit and could do with some replacing.

The draws and mechanisms itself are fine but we would love to replace some of the front panels with some new wood (not sure which kind). My partner seems to think it'll look great with some sort of a shade of green.

I assume that the dimensions are all fairly standard sizing as the kitchen was only made about ten years ago by Fletchers.

Has anyone gone down this route and could recommend a supplier we can speak to?

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mattyb

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#3052200 20-Mar-2023 09:54

I've used these guys in the past for this exact thing. Probably 15yrs ago though so not sure what they're like now:

https://www.dreamdoorskitchens.com/products/doors-and-drawers/

Eva888

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#3052285 20-Mar-2023 11:36

If the bones are solid, especially if wood and since you want a colour, why not sand down and paint first and see how you feel about it afterwards. Most surfaces can be painted using etching primer first so the next coat bonds well. There is also a special two pot finish used for laminates. A few handle changes and a lick of paint can totally change the feel.

turtleattacks

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#3052287 20-Mar-2023 11:41

Eva888: If the bones are solid, especially if wood and since you want a colour, why not sand down and paint first and see how you feel about it afterwards. Most surfaces can be painted using etching primer first so the next coat bonds well. There is also a special two pot finish used for laminates. A few handle changes and a lick of paint can totally change the feel.

I think it was made with MDF with some sort of laminate? It's swollen due to water being used in the kitchen. :)

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Froglotion

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#3052300 20-Mar-2023 12:23

What kind of monster uses water in a kitchen?!

In all seriousness though, I imagine any kitchen joinery firm will be able to knock some up. Pop in to a few with drawer front dimensions and check their colour boards / get some prices.

bales

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#3052327 20-Mar-2023 13:27

you could reuse the hinges if wanted

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