SEKTION Sizing and Drawer Fronts
SEKTION fronts follow a predictable size grid, which makes measuring simple. These are the most common SEKTION door and drawer front sizes; we cut to these or to any custom dimension in between:
| Front type |
Common SEKTION widths |
Common SEKTION heights |
| Base and wall fronts |
12", 15", 18", 21", 24" |
20", 30", 40" |
| Tall fronts |
15", 18", 24" |
40", 50", 60", 80" |
| Drawer fronts |
15", 18", 24", 30", 36" |
5", 10", 15", 20" |
Measure the front you are replacing, not the cabinet box, and enter those numbers in our Quick Order Tool for an instant quote on every piece, including drawer fronts and end panels.
Finish and Design Options
Most companies serving IKEA kitchens offer a narrow range: thermofoil, melamine, or painted MDF in a set list of shades. We build fronts the way European manufacturers do, with a wide variety of surfaces and a choice of slab or shaker door style across most finishes.
Lacquered High Gloss, Matte, and Wood Veneer
Our signature finish is factory lacquered high gloss, sprayed and polished in any of 200+ RAL shades, the same process used in high end European kitchens. The matte version covers the identical range with a soft, fingerprint resistant surface that holds up in daily life. Prefer something natural? Our wood veneer fronts run from bleached and light oak through European walnut to ebony macassar and zebrawood, and the veneer program includes shaker frames and framed inserts for display fronts. HPL and metallic surfaces round out the range for high traffic kitchens.
Integrated Handles and Feature Fronts
For a handleless European design, we produce fronts with integrated handle cutouts, including J profile and finger pull options, in both gloss and matte lacquer. This is a detail almost no IKEA focused company offers, and it changes the character of the whole room. A contrast front in a bold RAL shade or a dramatic veneer lets you highlight an island or a coffee station without replacing every panel.
Lacquer vs Acrylic vs Veneer vs Thermofoil
Most companies serving this market build around a single surface, so their comparison advice is really a sales pitch for that surface. We manufacture lacquered, acrylic, veneer, HPL, metallic, and textured melamine fronts, so our job is matching the surface to your project, not defending one technology. Here is how the four you will encounter most actually age:
| |
Factory lacquer |
Acrylic |
Veneer |
Thermofoil |
| How it's made |
Paint sprayed in layers, cured, and polished on the panel |
Pre-made high shine sheet bonded to the panel |
Thin layer of real timber pressed onto the panel and clear coated |
Vinyl film heat wrapped around an MDF core |
| Finish range |
200+ RAL range, gloss or matte |
Strong shine, palette set by the sheet maker |
Natural grain, no two fronts identical |
Set catalog of stock prints |
| Edges |
Lacquered as one continuous surface |
Edge banded; matched but visible seam |
Edge banded in matching veneer |
Film can lift or peel at edges over time |
| Repairability |
Can be polished and touched up like automotive paint |
Scratches cannot be polished out of the sheet |
Can be refinished; deep damage needs a pro |
Damaged film means replacing the front |
| Available at 27estore |
Yes, our signature finish, any size |
Yes, made to order in any size |
Yes, made to order in any size |
No |
How Our IKEA Hack Compares to Other Companies
Replacing stock IKEA doors is the most effective upgrade a kitchen like this can get, and a healthy market of companies has grown around it. Most concentrate on painted profiles or acrylic slabs for SEKTION. Where 27estore differs is manufacturing: we are a European cabinet company first, so IKEA owners get access to the same lacquer plant, veneer selection, and integrated handle work that go into our full kitchens. If your project grows beyond fronts, matching frameless cabinets, wall panels, and interior doors come from the same finish program, so an island addition or a paneled feature wall matches your fronts exactly.
What Custom Kitchen Cabinet Doors Cost
Every front is priced by its exact dimensions and finish, so two identical layouts can land in very different places depending on the surface. As a rule, lacquered and veneer fronts cost more than thermofoil and less than a full cabinet replacement, and refacing this way typically runs a fraction of what new custom cabinetry would. The fastest way to an exact number is the Quick Order Tool: enter each front's dimensions and get a complete quote in minutes, with no obligation. Material samples are $18.95 each so you can verify the finish in your own lighting before committing, and the cost is credited toward your order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does IKEA sell just cabinet doors?
Yes, IKEA sells fronts separately for its current SEKTION line, but only stock designs in fixed sizes, and fronts for discontinued lines are no longer available. Independent manufacturers like 27estore fill the gap: any shade, any surface, any size.
Can you buy replacement fronts for IKEA kitchen cabinets?
Yes. IKEA boxes use standard frameless construction, so independently made fronts fit without modification as long as the dimensions match. Several companies specialize in this; 27estore is the one manufacturing lacquered European fronts across the full RAL range.
Do the fronts fit cabinets from other brands?
In most cases, yes. Because we cut to your exact dimensions, our fronts suit any frameless system, not just IKEA's. If you have face frame cabinetry, contact us with photos and measurements and we will confirm what is possible.
Which hinges do the fronts use?
IKEA's standard hinge hardware works with our fronts in most cases, so you can reuse the hinges already installed. For specialty hinges, we may ask you to verify the specs with IKEA before we cut.
How much do custom fronts cost?
Pricing depends on dimensions and surface, with lacquer and veneer above thermofoil and well below full replacement. Enter your sizes in the Quick Order Tool for an exact quote in minutes, or start with an $18.95 finish sample.
27estore is an independent manufacturer and retailer. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Inter IKEA Systems B.V. IKEA, SEKTION, BESTA, PAX, and METOD are trademarks of their respective owners, used here only to describe compatibility.