Replacing you whole kitchen can not only be an expensive and timely task, it can also prove unfriendly to environment. By replacing specific items within your kitchen such as kitchen doors, door handles, door hinges and drawers, you can transform your kitchen into a sheek, modern, traditional or contemporary style without the use of extra materials. Here at Revive Kitchens we provide an extensive range of replacement kitchen items to cater for these important needs to ensure a brighter and more environmentally friendly future.

By using our range of screw in door hinges and door handles you can be sure to avoid the use of adhesives which cause toxins to dispatch resulting in air pollution. Additionally, the use of a hand screwdriver will both save electricity compare to other methods such as power drills and glue guns.

Fitting replacement kitchen door hinges can be a tricky task if you are unaware of how to correctly install them.

The first step in replacing your kitchen door hinges is to remove the hinges on your current kitchen doors using a screwdriver. You will need to know the size of the cabinet if it is either 15mm or 18mm. The hinge plate comes in two different sizes, 0mm for an 18/19mm door or 3mm for 15/16mm.

Depending on the type of screw used to hold the hinge in place, your will need to select the appropriate screwdriver head. Unscrew the old hinge from the kitchen cupboard door and discard or save them for another project.

Place the new hinge in the location where the old hinge was situated in the cupboard frame to see if both of the screw holes match ensuring that the top holes line up. Fill the bottom holes with wood filler if the hinge holes do not align. Complete this step for all of you kitchen cupboard doors. This is done by applying a small amount of wood filler onto your finger and smoothing into the holes until the holes are filled. Allow for around three hours for the wood filler to set.

Line up the top hole of the hinge with the top hole in the kitchen cupboard door. Mark the new hole for the bottom of the hinge with a pencil. Drill the new location of the bottom hinge holes using a power drill. The drill bit should be fractionally smaller than the width of the screw. Screw the hinges on the cupboard doors using a screwdriver. Avoid using a power drill to screw the screws in as it is more difficult to control. The screws should fit snug in place. Avoid screwing in too tightly as this can created tension and weaken the hinge.

As mentioned in another post we provided you with a cost effective way to give your kitchen a new lease of life by replacing you old kitchen doors and handles with new ones. If you decided to follow our advise on this you may now have a new set of replacement kitchen doors and kitchen door handles that need fitting.

In this post we aim to give you some instructions and a bit of help to make the job of fitting your new kitchen door handles as easy and pain free as possible.

Fitting the kitchen door handles is one of the last but important jobs in finishing a kitchen. The positioning of your handles can have a big impact on the final look and feel of your new kitchen. In theory there are no rules or regulations on how and where kitchen door handles should be positioned on a kitchen door and in all honesty it is down to personal preference. If it looks right and works for you then that is all that matters.

To perform the job of fitting your new replacement door handles you will need:

• A metallic retractable ruler
• A pencil
• A drill with a 2mm drill bit and the correct drill bit size for the screws

Although you are free to position your kitchen door handles as you please, a common rule that is followed is the 2 thirds/1 third rule. This where the handle is positioned 1 third from the top of the kitchen door leaving 2 thirds of the kitchen door below. To do this measure the height of you kitchen door and find out what 1 third is. You can then use this measurement to mark 1 third down from the top of your kitchen door.

When it comes to marking the width position where your new replacement kitchen handle will be positioned, if it is a drawer it will be central, however if it is a kitchen door then the mark is usually made 50mm from the leading edge of the door.

The kitchen door handle should then be held against the door to get an idea of the positioning before any drilling can take place. Once you are happy that you kitchen door handle is in the correct position for you, mark the centre of one of the screw holes on the front of the door.

Now you can drill your first hole all the way through using the 2mm drill bit firstly. This small drill bit size will allow you to get your hole in place without damaging the kitchen door. After initially drilling the hole with the 2mm drill bit then re-drill the hole using the correct drill bit size for the screws. Be careful not to damage any of the front facing wood or paint as these marks may always be on show.

Now you have your first screw hole in place, lightly screw in the top of your handle and mark the position where the bottom screw hole needs to be drilled. Make sure that you measure the hole in the same width from the edge so your handle is lined up straight. Once you are happy with your mark, drill your next hole following the same instructions as we previously used.

You should now have a newly fitted replacement kitchen door handle that will give you kitchen a brand new feel.

Redecorating your kitchen can be an expensive and time consuming job. Not only is there the cost of buying all the materials, there is then the added cost of fitting the kitchen to add on top of that. These factors can make it very difficult for people to get that brand new kitchen that they have always been after.

There are alternative options that can be much more cost effective and yet still give your kitchen a new lease of life. Previously we have written about replacing all your kitchen doors to give your kitchen a new face lift at a fraction of the cost. However if this is still a little over your budget and require a cheaper option, then why not replace all your kitchen door handles?

Replacing your old kitchen door handles can give your kitchen doors and entire kitchen a new theme when done correctly. The idea is to select the right new kitchen door handles that compliment your current kitchen theme.

Here at Revive Kitchens we have some of the finest replacement kitchen door handles available on the web. Our website has a wide range of replacement kitchen door handles available in 5 different categories:- contemporary style, ceramic style, wood, rod and bar and traditional kitchen door handles all at great prices.

Why not browse through our extensive range of styles and select the replacement kitchen door handles that will give your kitchen that brand new feeling at an affordable cost.

In order to replace your current kitchen doors, the first step in this task is to remove your existing cupboard doors from its hinges. In nearly every instance there should be at least two hinges. Remove the hinges starting with the cupboard door for you whilst unscrewing the hinges. This is to reduce the risk of injury.

Place the old cupboard door on a surface such as a workbench or table and remove all the hardware from it. This will include the hinges, handle/knob and a mechanical or magnetic latch. Should any of the hardware appear greatly worn or fragile, they may require replacing. Here at Revive Kitchens we hold a wide selection of hinges, handles and knobs as well as a kitchen accessories to restore life back into your kitchen doors.

Ensure that the new door fits the opening. Replace all the old hardware or any newly purchased hardware onto the new door. Ensure this includes the hinges, handles/knobs and one piece from the catch system if your door uses this type of locking system. Mark with a pencil the location of where the hinge screws will go on your new kitchen door. Using a power drill, drill the holes into the kitchen cupboard door making sure that the drill bit is narrower than the width of the screw.

Place the new door in your desired location by installing the hinges, starting with the top screw of the hinge working your way down to the bottom hinge. Ensure the screws are firmly in place and test that the door swings freely. Check that the latching system works correctly.

For a more in-depth look at how to fit new kitchen cupboard door hinges, see our Fitting Replacement Kitchen Door Hinges guide.

When it comes to renewing your kitchen it can be a daunting task, even if it is just replacing your old kitchen doors with new ones.

The task that seems to worry most people is measuring your current kitchen doors as it is vital that you get the correct sizes for when you are ordering your new replacement kitchen doors. This post is intended to give you a few hints and tips on making this process easier.

The first step in measuring your kitchen doors is to make sure you have the correct equipment.

You will need:

A metallic retractable measuring tape

A pen/pencil and piece of paper

Another person to help and offer help in checking the measurements

When measuring kitchen doors the best method is to measure the reverse side. This measurement should be taken and recorded in millimetres.

Normally as a rough guide if your unit is 400mm wide your door will be 396mm wide. The door width is usually 4mm narrower that the unit width to allow for plenty of room for clearance.

The next step is to measure the height of your doors. To do this we can follow the same procedures as above, however we need to leave a clearance of 5mm instead.

When recording your measurements it is important that you always list the width first. Recording the measurements in the wrong format will result in the wood grain running in the wrong direction and means you will have re-order your doors.

When measuring kitchen doors it is very important to measure them more than once. Don’t just go with your first measurements, make sure you measure them a couple of times so you know that your measurements are correct.

Renewing your entire kitchen can be an extremely expensive exercise with even relatively small kitchens costing thousands of pounds. The cost of labour alone can take a new kitchen out of the reach of many people’s budgets.

However, there is a cost effective alternative to a completely new kitchen and that is to replace just your kitchen doors and accessories. At Revive Kitchens we specialise in providing just that, a great range of replacement kitchen doors, kitchen door handles, hinges and accessories that can be fitted to your existing kitchen units giving your kitchen that fantastic makeover that it so desperately needs – at the fraction of the cost of a new kitchen.

We have some of the best replacement kitchen doors available on the web in three different styles: - Modern Kitchen Doors, Contemporary Kitchen Doors and Traditional Kitchen Doors.

Having chosen a door style you can select a finish and the size required. For details on measuring for your doors, please see our replacement kitchen door fitting guide.

You can choose to have your doors supplied pre-drilled and ready for hinges on either the right or the left hand side. (This does not apply to square framed and symmetrical doors).

Having selected your doors, you can then choose from the many different styles of handles, hinges and accessories that will give your kitchen doors that perfect finishing touch.

At Revive Kitchens we hold a wide range of kitchen cupboard doors to give your kitchen the look and feel that you have always been after. From contemporary, traditional and modern styles, we provide a selection of cupboards tailored to your every needs. Each of our doors come in various sizes, finishes and come with the added option of hinge drill outs and positioning.

When renewing your kitchen it is easy to forget that your selected kitchen cupboard doors play a large role in the final design and atmosphere that your kitchen will have. With our wide range of styles and finishes we aim to offer you the best selection of cupboard doors available on the web.

You can then even take it one step further and customise you kitchen door with one of our many designer door handles. We have five ranges of kitchen door handles in our collection, each with different styles and finishes allowing you to find a handle that will work perfectly with your chosen door.

If you can’t find the door you are after in the size you require, we offer a made to measure service on all our doors making every door in our range available to everyone.

When it comes to refurbishing your kitchen, one of the hardest tasks can be getting the correct measurements for all your kitchen doors as you want a perfect fit for your new kitchen. The next step which can also be just as hard is finding the style of kitchen door you want in the size that you are after.

Most kitchen doors come in a large variety of shapes and sizes allowing you to easily manage and find a style in the size you want. However this is not always the case and sometimes a custom made to measure kitchen door size maybe required to give your kitchen unit and doors that snug fit.

Here at Revive Kitchens we recognise the need for custom made to measure kitchen doors which is why we provide a made to measure service for our customers through our website. Our made to measure service is available on any style of door and any finish shown on our website.

To make the most of our made to measure service, select the style of door and finish from our wide range and make a note of them. Then use our contact form on the website to send an email with your chosen style, finish and exact size requirements (height x width) marking the subject ‘Special Order’. One of our members of staff will then email you back with a price and details for your made to measure kitchen door.

High gloss kitchen doors are an Italian style which bring into any kitchen a shimmering yet simple effect which enhances space and light creating a modern living interior. They come in an exciting range of colours to fit any kitchen design and give a fantastic finish.

Our high gloss kitchen doors are hard wearing and come with a high quality shiny lacquer finish. Choose from our extensive colour range as displayed below:

• White
• Paprika
• Sand Beige
• Plum Prunus
• Ebony
• Olive

Our selection ranges from a smooth cream colour to a bold red to give your kitchen your own unique desired finish. Create a warm lively finish or a sleek, cool and subtle finish. The decision is yours, however whatever colour you decided to go with Revive Kitchens high gloss kitchen doors will give any kitchen a modern and clean looking finish.