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Originally Posted by jaydorn
Oh cool, yeah we've got roughly 1/2 that number of doors, so the cost seems fair for that range. Having said that, DoubleF's experience above has me doubting this approach.
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My kitchen refresh included the cabinet doors as well so that added to the frustration. The reason I recommend considering doing the frame as well is because when you clean and strip the coating using TPS/bleach, it will absorb water. You might get minor cracking or slight warping which is what I had. It's not a structural concern at all. It is just super minor cosmetic stuff that no one else notices, but it bugs the crap out of me on occasion.
The frame doesn't save much and also limits your refresh and upgrade options. It might be the same profile from the outside in the end, but "under the hood" it could be significantly upgraded.
Another reason to replace the frame is because of the type of door in the pic you showed. The hinges are on the outside of the door. Replacing the frame will allow you to go with an option with the hinges on the inside which is more modern looking and a bit more neat and tidy. These types of hinges also allow you to adjust the alignment. If something goes wrong alignment wise with the hinges on the outside, it's more noticeable. It also makes it far easier for you to install soft close which is super nice.