Frequently Asked Questions
Browse our FAQs for answers to your most frequently asked questions and measure, design, and install custom cabinet doors with ease. Learn more about the inner edge profiles of our door styles and outside edge profiles to help you navigate the Build a Door configurator.
Click the arrow (>) below for answers to each FAQ. Refer to our complete library of helpful video tutorials for additional assistance.
FAQ
Refacing your space has never been easier, but we know the process can be intimidating. The Door Maker has a collection of helpful tutorial videos to guide you through every stage of the process and the process is as simple as 1-2-3, measure, order, and install.
• Let our video tutorials take you through step-by-step with topics that cover everything from cabinet door removal for measurements to final installation techniques.
• Find your inspiration. Browse our social platforms to find what appeals to you. Once you have determined your style concept and color palate, you are almost ready to start building.
• Consider additional tools to help – order color swatches, order sample doors, add hinge holes to your door, and add hinges to your order.
To paraphrase the adage, it is best to measure twice and build once. TDM manufactures to 1/10,000” of accuracy. Providing us with a precise measurement ensures your cabinet doors fit well, open freely, and close securely.
Access our complete library of video tutorials and select the Measurement tab to view the following guides.
• How to Measure a Cabinet Door
• How to Measure a Cabinet with no Doors
• How to Measure a Lazy Susan Cabinet Door
• How to Measure a Drawer Front
• How to Measure a Side Panel/Gable
• How to Measure the Hinge Hole Position
1. Choose one from more than 30 Door Panel Profiles and select Next Step.
- For additional information on our doors, go to Products – Doors and select the item you wish to know more about.
- Remember, you can order sample doors in various door panels, styles, and colors to determine what best meets your needs.
2. Choose the Door Style. One must be selected to proceed. Select Next Step to continue.
- The Door Style is the shape of the inside of your door panel or the inner panel profile.
- The options available for that panel design are highlighted for each door profile.
- Door Styles are free of charge and therefore will not alter the cost of your door.
3. Choose the Edge Profile and select the Next Step.
- The Edge Profile is the shape of the outer corners of the door.
- The options available for that panel design are highlighted for each door profile.
- The Edge Profile is free of charge and therefore will not alter the cost of your door.
4. Choose your Color.
- The Door Maker has one of the largest collections of cabinet door colors in North America, with over 130 colors in stock in matte, sheen, high gloss, and textured thermofoil finishes.
- Remember to choose the color for the back of your door. The default color is White Melamine. You may opt to match the door front for an additional cost.
- Navigate through our 3 color groups easily by understanding where to find what you are looking for.
Minimalist (Group 1)
A showcase of understated elegance, this collection of solid, primarily matte-finished colors features little to no sheen, with a few exciting surprises like pebbling effects, or mildly textured options.
Structured (Group 2 & 3)
This color palate showcases light to dark woods, metallic sheens, and complex textures such as faux alligator leather. A collection for both the nature lover by day and the daredevil by night.
Polished (Group 4)
See your achievements, creativity and we dare say, exceptional tastes reflected in these super high gloss finishes.
5. Enter the Dimensions of your door.
- Choose your preferred unit of measurement, the default setting is Imperial.
- Note that to enter fractions use the two drop-down menus. For example, to enter a width of 24 3/16 inches, type 24, select 3 from the first menu and 16 from the second menu.
6. In the Quantity box enter the number of doors you need with these specifications.
7. Check and edit your Add-on Options.
- You can choose to add Hinge Holes only, or Hinge Holes and Hinges to further simplify your installation.
- Indicate if the door will be opening on the left- or right-hand side and confirm the hole placement for each door.
- You can Add a Drilling Template to your order.
- Bump-ons are also available per door.
8. Add any Notes or Comments that will assist with processing your order.
9. Add to Cart.
10: Repeat as necessary to complete your custom build.
Use TDM’s Build a Door tool to construct customized door fronts, drawers, mullions and frames, and whatever else you need to reface your space.
• Access the Build a Door configurator to start your order. This will default to Doors.
• To build Mullions and Frames, Panels, or another option, click on the relevant blue tab under the ‘Step 1’ heading.
• Useful Information on ordering Drawer Fronts, Multiple Panels, Gables, Toe kicks, and Light Valances is located here – Place a Special Order.
Installing your new custom cabinet door fronts takes just a few minutes and, in most cases, requires only one tool. Watch our helpful tutorial videos that take you through installation step-by-step.
Access our complete library of video tutorials and select the Installation tab to view the following guides.
- How to Install Cabinet Doors
- How to Install Hinges
- How to Install a Hinge Backplate
- How to install Hinges on a Lazy Susan Cabinet Door
- How to Install a Piano Hinge on a Lazy Susan Cabinet Door
- How to Measure and Install a Side Panel/Gable
- How to Install a Kick Plate or Toe Kick
- How to Install Glass on a Frame
- How to Remove and Install an IKEA Drawer Front
The Door Maker offers more customization options than any other manufacturer in North America. With over 30 door panel styles, 8 inner panel profiles, 11 outer edge profiles, and 130+ colors, order sample doors book to help you narrow your options.
Go to the Build a Door configurator to start your sample order. This will default to Doors.
To build a Sample Door click on the relevant blue tab, Samples, under the ‘Step 1’ heading.
- Choose one option from our more than 30 Door Panel Profiles and select Next Step.
- Choose the Door Style. One must be selected to proceed. Select Next Step to continue.
- Choose the Edge Profile and select the Next Step.
- Choose your Color.
- The default size setting is 5” x 16″.
- Add to cart.
The Door Maker offers 130+ colors in matte, sheen, faux wood, textured, and high gloss finishes. Order single color swatches or a complete color swatch book to help you Build a Door that you love.
Go to the Build a Door configurator to start your swatch order. This will default to Doors.
To order one or multiple color swatches, click on the relevant blue tab, Swatches, under the ‘Step 1’ heading.
- The filter will default to an A la Carte setting, allowing you to choose individual colors. Change this setting to Swatch Book to order our entire collection of colors.
- In the A la Carte setting, click on each color you want to order a swatch of. Selected colors will have a blue checkmark in the upper right corner.
- Use the left and right arrows to navigate through each group, select as many options as you like.
- Your total is updated in real-time at the bottom of the page.
- Once you have selected all your color swatches, click Add to Cart.
Navigate through our 3 color groups easily by understanding where to find your preferences.
Minimalist (Group 1)
A showcase of understated elegance, this collection of solid, primarily matte-finished colors features little to no sheen, with a few exciting surprises like pebbling effects, or mildly textured options.
Structured (Group 2 & 3)
This color palate showcases light to dark woods, metallic sheens, and complex textures such as faux alligator leather. A collection for both the nature lover by day and the daredevil by night.
Polished (Group 4)
See your achievements, creativity and we dare say, exceptional tastes reflected in these super high gloss finishes.
The Door Maker leads the way! We offer you the best lead time in the business for online custom cabinet doors and cabinetry accessories.
Our lead time is two weeks or 10 business days, with the allowance of one day to verify your order. The best lead time in the business.
How it works:
- Order Placed – Friday 10th
- Order Verified – Monday 13th
- Production Starts – Tuesday 14th
- Order Ships – Monday 27th
We commence production on orders 24 hours after they are placed allowing a brief grace period for updates.
Any changes to your order submitted after this period are subject to charges.
Changes received after production has commenced are considered a new order.
To request changes to your existing order please contact us directly by phone at 1-833-LUV-DOOR (588-3667) or email orderdesk@tdm-thedoormaker.com
Build a Door MADE TO FIT YOU
10-YEAR Warranty
WARRANTY
All TDM custom cabinet doors are manufactured using locally-sourced MDF (medium-density fiberboard) and components, which are assembled on site by skilled staff using the industry’s most advanced equipment. TDM imports PVC from the finest design and manufacturing companies in Europe.
THERMOFOIL CABINET DOORS ARE IDEAL FOR THEIR INCREDIBLE LONGEVITY.
Thermofoil cabinet doors are an excellent option for refacing MDF cabinet doors because of their uniform appearance, ease of manufacturing, and resistance to common kitchen stains. After passing through our meticulous quality control process, each thermofoil cabinet door is built to last for years without denting, scratching, or losing its appealing aesthetic.
THERMOFOIL COMPONENTS 10 YEAR CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
All custom cabinet doors manufactured by The Door Maker are warranted by the manufacturer to its customer against defects occurring in the manufacturing process, subject to the terms and conditions stated here:
The warranty covers only those items specified herein and does not cover defects or damages attributed to installation, misuse or normal surface weathering, or defects and damages caused by accidents or by fire or other Acts of God, or any other acts or occurrences beyond the manufacturer’s control. The exclusive remedial action provided for the customer by the manufacturer shall be repair, restoration or replacement of the components found to be defective once examined by the manufacturer.
The replacement of new materials for those that may be defective may result in a color variance in comparison to the original installed laminates due to slight color texture changes by the laminate manufacturers, and it is not indicative of a defect. The Door Maker reserves the right to substitute such laminates as are then being manufactured and is only obligated to match the color and quality with such products as it is manufacturing at the time of defect and/or replacement.
The warranty is limited to repair, restoration, and/or replacement by The Door Maker of any defective unit, provided the manufacturer and TDM receive photographic evidence of the faulty unit at orderdesk@tdm-thedoormaker.com. Under any circumstances, the shipping of a defective product is the responsibility of the customer. Disposal of the defective unit once examined is the responsibility of the customer.
Limitation of liability: It is understood and agreed that The Door Maker’s liability, whether in contract, in tort under any warranty, in negligence or otherwise, shall not exceed the return of the amount of purchase price for the defective item paid by purchaser and under no circumstances shall seller be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages. No action, regardless of form, arising out of the transactions under the agreement may be brought by the purchaser more than one year after the cause of action has accrued.
Frequently Asked Questions
To paraphrase the adage, it is best to measure twice and build once. TDM manufactures to 1/10,000” of accuracy. Providing us with a precise measurement ensures your cabinet doors fit well, open freely, and close securely.
Access our complete library of video tutorials and select the Measurement tab to view the following guides.
- How to Measure a Cabinet Door
- How to Measure a Cabinet with no Doors
- How to Measure a Lazy Susan Cabinet Door
- How to Measure a Drawer Front
- How to Measure a Side Panel/Gable
- How to Measure the Hinge Hole Position
Use TDM’s Build a Door tool to construct customized door fronts, drawers, mullions and frames, and whatever else you need to reface your space.
- Access the Build a Door configurator to start your order. This will default to Doors.
- To build Mullions and Frames, Panels, or another option, click on the relevant blue tab under the ‘Step 1’ heading.
- Useful Information on ordering Drawer Fronts, Multiple Panels, Gables, Toe kicks, and Light Valances is located here – Place a Special Order.
Installing your new custom cabinet door fronts takes just a few minutes and, in most cases, requires only one tool. Watch our helpful tutorial videos that take you through installation step-by-step.
Access our complete library of video tutorials and select the Installation tab to view the following guides.
- How to Install Cabinet Doors
- How to Install Hinges
- How to Install a Hinge Backplate
- How to Install Hinges on a Lazy Susan Cabinet Door
- How to Install a Piano Hinge on a Lazy Susan Cabinet Door
- How to Measure and Install a Side Panel/Gable
- How to Install a Kick Plate or Toe Kick
- How to Install Glass on a Frame
- How to Remove and Install an IKEA Drawer Front