Cabinet Hardware Replacement and Door Handle Replacement in San Francisco
New hardware is one of the quickest ways to refresh a kitchen, bathroom or hallway. The work is simple in principle but fussy in practice: every pull must line up across a row of drawers, old holes have to be dealt with, and hinges need to be set so doors close evenly.
Hardware replacement jobs included
- Cabinet knobs and pulls on kitchen, bathroom and built-in cabinets
- Cabinet hinges, including upgrades to soft-close hinges
- Interior door handles, knobs and levers
- Door hinges, hinge pins, door stops and door closers
- Towel bars, toilet paper holders and robe hooks
- Closet rods, hooks and drawer slides
- Filling old holes when the new pulls have a different spacing
Old hardware in San Francisco homes
In many older San Francisco homes, the original hardware has been painted over many times. Getting it off without damaging the wood means cutting the paint around each piece before removing screws. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, so scraping and sanding around old hardware should follow lead-safe practices.
Original brass or glass knobs and old hinges in Victorians and Edwardians are often worth keeping. Stripping and reinstalling them, or matching reproductions, keeps the character of the house. Pre-war doors and cabinets may also use non-standard sizes, so check the fit before buying replacements.
Before you buy new hardware
- Measure the hole spacing (center to center) on your existing pulls
- Count every knob, pull and hinge, and buy a spare or two
- Check your hinge type: concealed European hinges and face-frame hinges are not interchangeable
- Measure door handle backset and door thickness
- Decide where the pulls should sit, or let us center them for you
When the job goes beyond hardware
If cabinet boxes are falling apart or doors are warped, hardware alone will not fix them; see cabinet repair. Door locks and deadbolts are covered on our lock installation page. Any hardware that must be wired, like electric door strikes or lighted cabinet pulls, needs an electrician. For cabinet hardware and door handle replacement across San Francisco and the Bay Area, book 24/7 and ask about same-day appointments when a slot is open.
