Kitchen Planning & Storage | Updated September 7, 2026 | 10 min read | Reviewed by Nerro Cabinet Support
Replacement kitchen cabinet doors are ordered by the finished door dimensions, not by a general label such as "standard door." A small measuring error can affect the reveal between doors, edge clearance, hinge placement and how paired doors meet.
This guide explains how to prepare a replacement-door schedule for the current Nerro cabinet-door products. It does not replace site measurement, cabinet design or installation services. When the existing doors are damaged, altered or missing, have a qualified cabinet professional confirm the dimensions and hinge arrangement.
Quick answer
Measure each existing door itself, record width first and height second, and keep paired doors as separate line items. Confirm the profile, finish, door or drawer-front type and hinge-hole option on the exact Nerro product page. Do not calculate a replacement size from the cabinet opening unless a qualified professional has confirmed the overlay and clearances.
Replacement cabinet door measurement record
| Field | What to record | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Location ID | Cabinet and door position | Using one size for similar-looking doors |
| Width | Finished door width in inches | Recording the opening width |
| Height | Finished door height in inches | Reversing width and height |
| Part type | Door or drawer front | Treating every panel as a door |
| Hinge detail | Side, count and selected hole option | Assuming old and new boring match |
Prepare the door schedule before measuring
Start by giving every cabinet position a simple ID, such as U1 left, U1 right or D3 drawer front. Photograph the complete run and each individual component before removing anything. The ID should stay with the door, measurement record and final order line.
Choose one measuring unit and use it consistently. Nerro's current custom door pages request width and height in inches. Use a reliable tape measure or rule with markings precise enough for the confirmed order. Measure on a clean, flat surface so a door is not tilted or obstructed by hardware.
Review the current Nerro Cabinet Doors page before building the schedule. It separates painted, Euro, unfinished raw and aluminum glass styles. Each family has a distinct appearance and product setup, so the door style and finish should be confirmed before dimensions are entered.
Measure the existing door, not an assumed opening
If the existing door fits correctly and has not been modified, place it face down on a protected flat surface. Measure across the finished width at more than one point, then measure the finished height. Record width first and height second to match the order in the product-page fields.
Do not round several different doors to one convenient size. Older cabinets can have slight differences between positions, and paired doors may include a deliberate centre reveal. Record what is actually confirmed for each item.
Do not substitute cabinet-opening dimensions for finished door dimensions unless the overlay, inset condition and intended reveals have been professionally calculated. The opening alone does not show how far a door should cover the cabinet frame or how it should align with neighbouring fronts.
If the old door is swollen, cracked, warped or missing, stop using it as the sole reference. A qualified cabinet professional should establish the finished size from the cabinet construction, overlay and adjacent clearances.
Record paired doors and drawer fronts separately
A two-door cabinet needs two verified door line items. Do not measure the full opening and divide it by two without accounting for the intended centre gap and outer reveals. Mark each leaf as left or right, especially when hinge preparation will be ordered.
Drawer fronts also need their own IDs and finished dimensions. The current Nerro raw and painted Shaker pages allow the buyer to select either Door or Drawer Front as the part type. Make that selection intentionally. A shallow drawer front may share the same profile family but still needs the correct part type, height and hardware plan.
- Record one line for every physical door and drawer front.
- Keep paired doors labelled left and right.
- Note the cabinet position and the matching photograph.
- Confirm that adjacent reveals are consistent in the approved layout.
- Keep old hardware and new hardware decisions separate from the door size.
Confirm hinge side, quantity and preparation
The current Nerro raw and painted custom-door pages present choices for no hinge holes or standard hinge holes. This option affects fabrication and should not be selected automatically. Confirm that the chosen preparation matches the cabinet, hinge system and installation plan.
Before removing the old door, note which edge carries the hinges and how many hinges are used. Photograph the back of the door with the location ID visible. If the cabinet hardware is changing, the existing holes may not define the correct new preparation. Ask the installer or cabinet professional to confirm compatibility.
Decorative handles and pulls are a separate decision. Their locations should be coordinated after the door orientation and installation plan are confirmed. Avoid drilling finished faces until the complete run has been checked.
Complete a line-by-line order check
The current raw and painted Shaker pages display width inputs from 9 to 24 inches and height inputs from 6 to 96 inches. Those are product-page limits, not evidence that a particular dimension is correct for the project. If a confirmed size falls outside a displayed range, do not force it into the nearest available value.
- Product page and door profile match the confirmed sample.
- Finish category and colour are correct.
- Width is entered first and height second.
- Door or drawer-front part type is selected correctly.
- Hinge-hole option matches the approved hardware plan.
- Quantity matches the position-by-position schedule.
- The installer or cabinet professional has reviewed uncertain items.
Review current production-time information before checkout. Use the cabinet order checklist to keep the final cart aligned with the confirmed schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Should I measure the cabinet opening or the existing door?
When the existing door fits correctly and is unmodified, measure the finished door. Opening dimensions require a confirmed overlay or inset calculation and should not be converted into a door size by assumption.
Which dimension comes first when ordering?
The current Nerro custom-door pages present width first and height second. Label the schedule the same way to reduce entry errors.
Can I use one measurement for every door in the kitchen?
No. Measure and record every physical door and drawer front. Similar-looking positions can have different finished sizes.
What if the existing door is warped or missing?
Have a qualified cabinet professional determine the new finished size from the cabinet construction, overlay, reveals and adjacent fronts.
Does Nerro drill handle holes?
The current custom-door pages distinguish hinge-hole preparation. Decorative-hardware placement should be confirmed separately on the exact product and installation plan.
Does Nerro provide on-site measurement?
No. Nerro provides online product information and ordering options. Customers confirm measurements and arrange professional support when required.