Lake Wales Cabinet Refacing
Custom Cabinet Doors in Lake Wales, FL
Custom cabinet doors in Lake Wales built to fit nonstandard openings, with style and finish options. Free estimates on every order.
- 15+ Years local experience
- 500+ Projects completed
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Serving Lake Wales and nearby communities.
Older homes around Lake Wales were often built before cabinet door sizing settled into today's standard increments, which means stock replacement doors don't always line up with the openings already in the kitchen. Custom cabinet doors solve that: each door is measured, milled, and finished to the actual opening instead of the nearest catalog size. Lake Wales Cabinet Refacing builds these doors to match existing hinge locations and box depth, so the fit is clean the first time.
This service is also the right call when a homeowner wants a specific panel style, wood species, or finish that isn't available off the shelf. Call for a free estimate or request one through the contact form.
What's included
What's included with Custom Cabinet Doors
Typically included: on-site measurement of every opening, choice of wood species and panel profile, hinge boring to match existing hardware, and factory finish applied before delivery. Optional: glass panel inserts, custom edge profiles, and matching drawer fronts ordered alongside the doors. Customer prep: clear access to cabinets for measuring and a decision on finish/stain color before fabrication starts, since custom orders are milled to spec.
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How our Custom Cabinet Doors process works
Step 1Design Consultation
Clients discuss custom shapes, profiles, and finishes for their cabinet doors.
Step 2Precise Measurements
Exact measurements are taken to ensure a perfect custom door fit.
Step 3Material Selection
Wood species and finish options are chosen to match design goals.
Step 4Custom Fabrication
Doors are crafted to specified dimensions, profiles, and finish details.
Step 5Finish Application
Selected stains or paints are applied to complete the custom look.
Step 6Installation and Fit Check
Doors are installed and checked for proper alignment and smooth operation.
Materials
Materials and methods for Custom Cabinet Doors
Custom orders give homeowners more say in wood species and detail than stock replacement doors allow, which matters in Polk County kitchens where sun exposure and humidity both affect how a finish ages.
Custom Wood Species
A range of species is available so the new doors can match the age and grain of existing trim in older Lake Wales homes.
Decorative Panel Inserts
Inserts add texture and depth for homeowners who want their custom doors to stand apart from a basic flat front.
Custom Profile Edges
Edge shaping is done to order, useful when matching an older cabinet style that isn't sold in current stock lines.
Specialty Stains
Specialty stain blends help new custom doors read as original rather than an obvious patch job.
Custom Hardware
Hardware is picked to suit the door style and finished alongside it for a matched look.
Mortise Hinges
Mortise hinges are a durable, traditional option often specified for heavier custom wood doors.
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How long does custom cabinet doors take?
- 01
Stage 1
Custom orders take longer than stock replacements because each door is milled to measure rather than pulled from inventory.
- 02
Measure and consult
same day - 03
Design and material selection
same visit or follow-up call.
- 04
Fabrication and finish
2–3 weeksdepending on wood species and order size.
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What does custom cabinet doors cost in Lake Wales?
Cost depends on how many doors are being custom built, the wood species chosen, and how complex the panel profile is. These are ballpark ranges. Call for a free estimate based on your actual door count and style.
| Project type | Typical range | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard custom doors | $150–$300 | per door, basic panel style in a common wood species. |
| Specialty profile doors | $300–$500 | per door, custom edge detail or decorative panel inserts. |
| Full kitchen custom set | $2,500–$6,000 | doors and drawer fronts milled to match an entire kitchen's openings. |
These are typical local ballparks — final cost depends on scope, materials, and site conditions. A free estimate gives you an accurate, itemized number for your home.
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Permits and codes for Custom Cabinet Doors
Permit rules vary by jurisdiction. Confirm specifics with Polk County or the City of Lake Wales building department before work begins.
| Typically needs a permit | Often no permit |
|---|---|
| Any structural change to cabinet box openings beyond standard door replacement | Custom door fabrication and installation |
| Electrical work if lighting is relocated during the same project | Hinge boring and hardware fitting on existing boxes |
| — | Finish and stain application |
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DIY vs hiring a pro for Custom Cabinet Doors
| DIY | Hire a pro |
|---|---|
| Measuring openings yourself and ordering pre-made replacement doors if sizes are standard. | Measuring for true custom fabrication, where a small error means the door won't hang right. |
| Swapping hardware on a custom door once it's delivered. | Hinge boring to match existing cup placement exactly. |
| — | Finish matching across multiple custom doors so they don't look mismatched side by side. |
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Custom Cabinet Doors FAQs
How is a custom door different from a stock replacement door?
A custom door is milled to the exact measurements of your opening and hinge locations. Stock doors come in set sizes and may need shimming or trimming to fit an older cabinet box.
How long does a custom door order take to arrive?
Most orders take 2–3 weeks depending on wood species and order size, since each door is fabricated rather than pulled from stock.
Can you match custom doors to cabinets that are decades old?
Yes. We measure panel profile, wood species, and stain tone from the existing cabinetry and match the new doors as closely as possible.
Do custom doors cost more than stock replacement doors?
Typically. Custom fabrication costs more per door than ordering from a standard size catalog, but it solves fit problems stock doors can't.
Can I order just a few custom doors instead of a full kitchen set?
Yes. Custom doors are often ordered individually to replace damaged or warped originals without redoing the whole kitchen.
What wood species are available for custom doors?
Common options include oak, maple, cherry, and paint-grade MDF, with species choice affecting both cost and finish durability.
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