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KraftMaid Kitchen Remodeling: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
A full KraftMaid kitchen remodel in Orlando typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 installed, depending on cabinet line, layout changes, and countertop material. We stock KraftMaid-compatible hardware, hinges, drawer glides, and cabinet components on our trucks, which means most repairs and component replacements happen on the first visit. Most Orlando homeowners discover a failing cabinet part the hard way: a drawer that suddenly sticks, a hinge that sags, or a door that won’t close flush against the frame.
We’re an independent remodeling contractor serving Orlando. We’re not affiliated with KraftMaid, but we work with their cabinetry every week and know the product line inside out. That matters when you’re trying to match a hinge from a 2012 cabinet or replace a soft-close mechanism that KraftMaid changed spec on three years later.
Which KraftMaid Models This Applies To
KraftMaid builds cabinets across several series, and the parts aren’t always interchangeable. The Venicia line uses a frameless (full-access) construction with different hinge plates than the more common framed cabinets in the standard KraftMaid lineup. If you have a Venicia kitchen, a standard overlay hinge won’t mount correctly, no matter what the big-box store label says.
The fastest way to identify what you need is to pull one hinge or drawer glide off and look for a stamped number. KraftMaid typically prints a series code on the inside of the drawer box or on the hinge arm itself. If that label is gone (common in Florida humidity, where paper tags break down fast), measure the overlay, which is how far the door extends past the cabinet opening. KraftMaid uses 1/2-inch and 1-1/4-inch overlays most often in framed cabinets. Getting that measurement wrong means the door sits crooked no matter how much you adjust it.
For most KraftMaid kitchens, OEM hinges and glides are worth the extra cost. They’re built to the exact bore spacing and weight rating of the original door. Aftermarket equivalents from Blum or Salice work well when KraftMaid has discontinued a part, which happens more often than you’d expect on cabinets older than ten years. We stock both, because sometimes the right fix is a modern aftermarket part that outlasts the original.
One compatibility gotcha we see regularly in Orlando: KraftMaid changed its soft-close damper design around 2016. If you have a pre-2016 KraftMaid door and buy a current-model damper, it clips in but won’t engage the hinge arm correctly. The door closes hard or bounces back. We keep the older-style dampers on hand for exactly this reason.
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Signs Your KraftMaid Kitchen Remodeling Is Failing
- Drawer glides grinding or sticking. This usually means the ball bearings inside the glide have worn flat or rusted, which happens faster in Orlando’s humidity. KraftMaid glides are rated for years of daily use, but exposure to moisture from a nearby sink or dishwasher shortens that significantly.
- Doors sagging or not closing flush. Over time, the hinge springs lose tension and the door drops. You’ll see a wider gap at the top than the bottom. It’s rarely the cabinet itself warping, and more often a hinge that’s past its service life.
- Soft-close mechanism stopped working. If the door slams instead of easing shut, the damper inside the hinge has failed. This is one of the most common KraftMaid part failures we replace, and it’s a quick fix when you have the right damper on hand.
- Laminate or finish peeling at edges. Florida humidity and heat cycles cause the laminate edge banding to lift, especially near the dishwasher or range. Once moisture gets underneath, the substrate (the particleboard core inside the cabinet panel) swells and the problem compounds.
- Drawer boxes wobbling or sides splitting. KraftMaid drawer boxes are stapled and glued at the corners. Years of heavy pots and pans, plus humidity cycles, loosen those joints. If you catch it early, a reinforced corner plate can extend the drawer’s life by years. If it’s already split, the drawer box needs replacing.
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For a component-level repair like hinge replacement or drawer glide swaps, Orlando homeowners typically pay $150 – $450 per drawer or door, parts included. If the failure is widespread and the cabinet boxes themselves are sound, refacing or selective replacement runs $4,000 – $13,000. A full kitchen remodel in Orlando with KraftMaid cabinetry, including new boxes, installation, countertops, and backsplash, lands between $14,000 and $45,000 depending on cabinet line and the scope of layout changes.
| Service | Orlando Price Range |
|---|---|
| Hinge or glide replacement (per door/drawer) | $150 – $450 |
| Cabinet installation (new KraftMaid boxes, labor only) | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Full kitchen remodel with KraftMaid cabinets | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Countertop installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash installation | $800 – $2,500 |
Every quote we give in Orlando is a written number before any work starts. That’s The Kingswell Way, and it’s been our standard since 2004. The price on day one is the price on the invoice. No change orders, no surprise line items when the crew shows up. Every repair also carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
You can check a few things yourself before picking up the phone. Remove the drawer and look at the glide. If it’s just loose screws, tighten them. If the drawer box corners are wobbling but not split, you can add a corner brace from the hardware store for a temporary fix. Adjusting a KraftMaid hinge is also straightforward: the two screws on the hinge plate control up-down and side-to-side, and a third controls the door angle.
Where DIY goes wrong in Orlando is usually the soft-close damper replacement. The pre-2016 and post-2016 dampers look nearly identical but aren’t compatible. If you buy the wrong one, you’ll spend an afternoon frustrated and the door still won’t close right. We keep both versions on the truck. Call us at (850) 427-6454 and we’ll identify the part, bring the right one, and get it installed while you’re still deciding whether to tackle it yourself.
FAQs
KraftMaid cabinet boxes typically last 20 – 30 years with normal use, but Florida humidity and heat cycles shorten that to 15 – 25 years for exposed surfaces near sinks, dishwashers, and ranges. Hinges and glides typically need replacement every 7 – 12 years depending on use. Call (850) 427-6454 for an inspection if your cabinets are in that window and showing signs of wear.
Yes, in most cases. Hinges, glides, dampers, and drawer boxes can all be replaced without touching the cabinet frames, and refacing can restore doors and drawer fronts for less than a full replacement. The cabinet boxes themselves rarely fail unless moisture has been sitting on them for years. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll tell you honestly whether repair makes sense or replacement is the better long-term call.
Most hinge, glide, or damper replacements take 30 – 60 minutes per door or drawer, and we can typically complete a single-cabinet repair in one visit. A full kitchen of hardware replacement usually takes half a day. If we have to order a discontinued KraftMaid part, expect a 3 – 7 day lead time. Call (850) 427-6454 to schedule a time that works.
Yes, we carry KraftMaid-compatible hinges, soft-close dampers (both pre-2016 and current spec), drawer glides, and corner braces on our trucks serving Orlando. We also stock aftermarket Blum and Salice parts for when KraftMaid has discontinued something. If the part is unusual, we order it and schedule a return visit once it arrives. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll confirm what we have before we come out.
Call (850) 427-6454 for a free estimate on any KraftMaid kitchen remodeling or repair in Orlando. We’re not affiliated with KraftMaid, but we work with their products every day, and we also stock or source parts for Cambria, Silestone, and Kohler kitchens. Give you the number first, then pick up the tool.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Orlando at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
