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KraftMaid Bathroom Remodeling: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
A full KraftMaid bathroom remodeling project in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,000 – $28,000, with the final number driven by vanity cabinetry, countertop material, tub or shower configuration, and how much plumbing moves. That’s the installed price, not just parts, and it’s the number you should expect to see in writing before any work starts. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners call us because their KraftMaid vanity doors won’t stay aligned, drawer glides have gone sloppy, a cabinet base has swelled from bathroom humidity, or they’re tired of the layout and want the whole room rebuilt around new KraftMaid cabinetry. The fix is rarely as simple as buying a door online and hoping it matches; KraftMaid changed hinge systems and box construction across series and model years, and a mismatched part will fight you every time you reach for a towel.
Which KraftMaid Models This Applies To
Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale installs and services KraftMaid bathroom cabinetry across the Vantage, Dove Grey, and current KraftMaid catalog. The compatibility gotcha most owners hit is this: KraftMaid hinge mounting plates changed between older full-overlay doors and the newer soft-close models. An older cabinet box predrilled for a 35mm cup hinge at 120 degrees will not accept the newer Blum-style clip plates without modification, which means you end up replacing the entire door and hinge set rather than one piece. The fastest way to identify what you have: pull a drawer, look for a stamp on the inside of the box (usually a date code and series name), and measure the overlay. The OEM-versus-aftermarket decision for KraftMaid is straightforward in our experience: OEM doors and drawer fronts match your existing finish better than anything aftermarket, but aftermarket glides and hinges (Blum, Grass, Salice) are often better than what KraftMaid shipped 10 to 15 years ago. We stock common KraftMaid hinge types, drawer slides, and touch-up kits on the truck, and order OEM doors and boxes directly when the job needs them. For anyone keeping score on other brands, we carry parts and material access for Cambria, Silestone, and Kohler too.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your KraftMaid Bathroom Remodeling Is Failing
- Doors that sit crooked or rub the frame: The hinge plate has loosened from the box, or the cabinet side has absorbed enough South Florida humidity to shift. Tightening helps for a month; the real fix is a new plate or box repair.
- Drawers that bind halfway or drop when you open them: KraftMaid used side-mount slides on many older vanities. Once the ball bearings wear, the drawer rides on metal-on-metal and scores the box. Aftermarket undermount slides fix this permanently.
- Swollen or split cabinet bottoms under the sink: This is the most common Fort Lauderdale failure, and it’s almost never a KraftMaid defect. It’s a slow leak from a supply line or drain that sat against the cabinet floor. The moisture wicks up and the box delaminates.
- Finish peeling or hazing on doors near the shower: KraftMaid’s older thermofoil doors don’t love enclosed bathrooms without good ventilation. The heat and humidity separate the film from the MDF core. Once it starts, it doesn’t stop.
- The vanity pulls away from the wall: Anchors fail or the original install never hit studs. A floating vanity pulling off the wall is a real safety problem, not a cosmetic one. We see this often in older high-rises along the Galt Mile and in Victoria Park.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s how the numbers shake out for KraftMaid bathroom remodeling in Fort Lauderdale:
- Partial refresh (new doors, drawer fronts, hardware, one vanity): $900 – $3,000
- Vanity replacement with new KraftMaid cabinet and countertop: $800 – $3,000+ (installation range from the bathroom vanity guidance)
- Full bathroom remodel with KraftMaid cabinetry, new shower, flooring, and fixtures: $9,000 – $28,000
- Specific piece replacement (door, drawer box, hinge set): $75 – $450, labor included in the trip
What drives the range: whether plumbing stays put or moves, whether the shower surround is tile or a prefabricated unit, and how much of the room gets torn out. Every quote we write includes the parts, the labor, the haul-away, and the written warranty. The number on your line-item quote is the number you pay; there are no change orders surprises mid-job. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work for a full year after we close the job.
DIY or Call Us?
Some things you can absolutely check yourself: a loose hinge screw, a drawer that derailed because something got caught, a cabinet door that just needs a bump with a rubber mallet. Tightening a hinge plate takes a screwdriver and two minutes. But the moment you’re dealing with a swollen cabinet box, a delaminating door, or a vanity separating from the wall, you’re past the point of DIY. A vanity full of toiletries and a stone top weighs hundreds of pounds, and if it comes off the wall it takes the plumbing with it. We’ve removed vanities in Fort Lauderdale bathrooms where the original installer hit zero studs and the whole assembly was hanging on drywall anchors. The work either holds up or it doesn’t, we make sure it does. If you’re not sure whether yours is safe, call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll tell you what you’re actually looking at.
FAQs
In a properly ventilated Fort Lauderdale bathroom, expect 15 to 25 years from KraftMaid cabinetry. The biggest Florida lifespan killer is humidity against the thermofoil finish and slow leaks under the sink. We service vanities from the 2010s that still look new, and we’ve replaced boxes from 2016 that sat wet for three years. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll assess yours honestly.
Yes, when the damage is limited to hinges, glides, or a single door. A delaminated or swollen cabinet box generally costs more to repair than replace once you factor in labor. We’ll tell you which path makes sense before you commit to anything.
A partial vanity or door swap is usually done in a day. A full bathroom remodel with KraftMaid cabinetry typically runs two to four weeks depending on tile, plumbing, and material lead times. Your written quote includes a schedule, and we honor it.
We carry common KraftMaid hinges, drawer slides, mounts, and touch-up kits on the truck. OEM doors, drawer fronts, and full boxes are ordered direct with the model and finish you already have. If we don’t have it onboard, we’ll have it in hand before we schedule the work.
If you’ve got a KraftMaid bathroom in Fort Lauderdale that’s not holding up, let’s take a look. Call (754) 354-7423 for a free estimate. Luca Romano heads up every job personally, and the price you approve is the price you’ll see on the invoice.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner & Lead Contractor, Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
