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Four ways to match your cabinet boxes
A refacing project is more than doors and drawers. You also need to match the cabinet box. Here are four options for a clean match to your new doors and drawers.
Wood grain doors from DuraBuild™ pair well with film or panels. Solid colors match easily with paint. The cabinet paint for wood grain guide shows the color-matched box paints.
The four options
Paint
What it isA water-based satin paint, available in every color and lower in cost than the other options. It needs to dry before you install.
Best forCovering the cabinet box inside and out.
How to orderSelect paint under Accessories.
Peel and Stick Film
What it isA self stick film in select colors, in 2 foot and 4 foot widths and 8 feet tall. A strong match for wood grains. It can telegraph surface flaws.
Best forCabinet face frames. Not recommended for large surfaces like cabinet box sides.
How to orderSelect peel and stick under Accessories.
1/4 inch Panel
What it isA 1/4 inch panel in select colors, raw on all sides. A strong match for wood grains.
Best forCabinet box sides, large surfaces, kitchen island bases, and toe kicks.
How to orderSelect Add Custom Item, then choose Panel 1/4 inch under Part Type.
Decorative Panels
What it isA 3/4 inch panel in select colors, edge banded on all four sides. A strong match for wood grains.
Best forCabinet box sides, kitchen island bases, and decorative refrigerator panels.
How to orderSelect Add Custom Item, then choose Panel under Part Type.
Common questions
How do I match my cabinet boxes to the new doors?
Qwikkit offers four ways to cover the boxes: paint, peel and stick film, 1/4 inch panels, and decorative panels. Which one you pick depends on the surface and whether your doors are a solid color or a wood grain.
Which option is best for wood grain doors?
Peel and stick film, 1/4 inch panels, and decorative panels all match wood grains well. For solid colors, color-matched paint is the simplest choice.
Where does each option work best?
Peel and stick film is best on cabinet face frames. Panels are best on box sides, large surfaces, and island bases. Paint covers the whole box inside and out.
How do I order panels?
In the portal, select Add Custom Item, then choose Panel 1/4 inch or Panel under Part Type. Paint and peel and stick film are listed under Accessories.
Can I paint the cabinet boxes?
Yes. Color-matched paint is available in every color and covers the box inside and out. It is water-based and needs to dry before you install.
Match your boxes
Add paint, film, or panels to your order to finish the cabinet boxes. See sizes and colors in the film specification guide, or start in the customer portal. Call 844-484-3548 or email customerservice@qwikkit.com.