Damaged gloss foil kitchen cabinet door
maria
5 years ago
I have a damaged high gloss foil kitchen cupboard door, that I have been unable to match for a replacement. The covering has torn as below. The kitchen is not that old and although not my choice, do not want to replace just yet. I’ve looked at replacing all doors, drawer front,cabinet sides and trims - I may aswell bite the bullet and replace the whole kitchen to my design. Any ideas? - I’ve wondered about just replacing the damaged door and one below in pale aqua to co-ordinate with the glass splash backs?
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minnie101
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