# Cabinet Hardware Installation Toronto | Toronto Elite > Cabinet Hardware Installation Toronto by Toronto Elite Kitchen Cabinets. Blum Legrabox, Blumotion and Aventos retrofits, pulls and organizers from $180. URL: https://torontoelitekitchencabinets.ca/cabinet-hardware-selection-install-toronto/ ![Blum Legrabox drawer fully extended in a walnut cabinet](/images/misc/close-up-of-blum-legrabox-drawer-fully-extended-wi.webp) Specialized . Shop-built in the GTA . Blum standard # Blum Hardware Upgrades and Cabinet Hardware Installs Last updated: October 23, 2026 Sagging doors and slamming drawers are usually a hardware problem, not a cabinet problem. We retrofit Blum Blumotion hinges, Legrabox or Tandem runners and Aventos lifts, and add pulls and pull-out organizers in 2-3 days. Published price $180-$850 hinge + runner replacement $180-$650; organizers $220-$850 each Timeline 2-3 days Shop + install Warranty 15 years Lifetime on Blum - Blum hinge + runner replacement - Aventos lift retrofits on uppers - Richelieu and Top Knobs pulls - Rev-A-Shelf pull-out organizers Request a Free CAD Design + Quote [#quote-form →](#quote-form) View Pricing [#pricing →](#pricing) Priority 1-2 Day Response ## Free Hardware Quote Tell us about your kitchen. We'll send a CAD layout + itemized quote within 1-2 business days. Thanks, we got your request. A designer will send your CAD layout and itemized quote within 1-2 business days. - NKBA + KCMA certified - HGTC Red Seal lead - $5M liability + WSIB - 2,100+ GTA installs - 97% satisfaction What Is Included ## What Is Included in Cabinet Hardware Selection + Install? Blum hinge and runner retrofits, Aventos lifts, Richelieu and Top Knobs pulls and Rev-A-Shelf organizers on new or existing cabinets. - Blum hinge + runner replacement - Aventos lift retrofits on uppers - Richelieu and Top Knobs pulls - Rev-A-Shelf pull-out organizers ![Blumotion hinge being fitted to an existing door](/images/content/blum-blumotion-soft-close-hinge-being-fitted-to-an.webp) ## What Is a Cabinet Hardware Upgrade? A hardware upgrade replaces the moving parts of your cabinets: hinges, drawer runners, lift systems, pulls and pull-out organizers. Many kitchens that look like they need replacing have sound boxes and failing hardware. Doors sag because the hinges are worn or the screws have pulled out. Drawers drop because cheap side-mount slides have bent. Fix the hardware and the kitchen works like new. We are Blum-certified installers and use Blum on every cabinet we build. The same hardware can be retrofitted to most existing cabinets, framed or frameless. ## Types of Hardware Upgrades ### Hinge replacement Blum Blumotion soft-close hinges on every door. Stripped screw holes are repaired so the new hinges hold. ### Drawer runner upgrades Blum Tandem runners fitted to existing wood drawer boxes, or new Legrabox drawers built in our shop to replace failing boxes. ### Aventos lifts Lift-up systems for uppers above coffee stations, fridges and range hoods. ### Pulls and knobs Richelieu and Top Knobs hardware installed with jigs so every pull is level. ### Organizers Rev-A-Shelf pull-outs for waste, spices, trays, corners and pantries. For awkward corners, see compact space cabinetry [/compact-space-cabinetry-toronto/ →](/compact-space-cabinetry-toronto/) . ## Hardware Pricing | Scope | Price range | Timeline | | --- | --- | --- | | Hinge + runner replacement | $180-$650 | 2-3 days | | Pull-out organizer add-on | $220-$850 each | 1 wk | | Aventos lift retrofit | Quoted by model | 2-3 days | | Pull and knob install | Quoted by count | 1 day | > **Hardware or box?** > > If a door still sags with new hinges, or a drawer still drops with new runners, the box itself is racked or swollen. We check first, so you do not pay for hardware that will not fix the problem. ## When to Upgrade Hardware vs Reface or Replace Upgrade hardware when the boxes are sound and you like the doors. Reface [/cabinet-refacing-refinishing-toronto/ →](/cabinet-refacing-refinishing-toronto/) when the boxes are sound but the doors are dated. Replace with custom kitchen cabinets [/custom-kitchen-cabinets-toronto/ →](/custom-kitchen-cabinets-toronto/) when the boxes are water-damaged or the layout does not work. ## Common Hardware Problems We Fix ### Slamming doors Fixed with Blumotion soft-close hinges. ### Drawers dropping on one side Fixed with Tandem runners or new Legrabox drawers. ### Uppers that hit your head Fixed with an Aventos lift. ### Crooked pulls Fixed with jig-drilled installs. ## Choosing the Right Hardware ### Hinges For most kitchens, Blum Blumotion soft-close hinges are the right choice. They come in versions for frameless and face-frame cabinets and for different overlays. We confirm your cabinet type and door overlay before ordering so the new hinge sits the door exactly where it should. ### Drawer runners Blum Legrabox is our standard for new drawers: slim metal sides, full extension and a high load rating. For retrofits on existing wood drawer boxes, Blum Tandem runners mount under the drawer and add soft-close without replacing the box. ### Lift systems Aventos HK for single doors that lift and stay open, HF for bi-fold doors on tall uppers, and HS for doors that lift up and over. The right model depends on door size and weight. ### Pulls and knobs Richelieu and Top Knobs offer finishes from unlacquered brass to matte black. Unlacquered brass darkens over time, which many clients want; lacquered brass stays bright. ## Installing Pulls So They Line Up Pulls look wrong when they are a few millimetres off. We drill every door and drawer with a jig set to your chosen position, so pulls line up across the whole run. On drawers, we centre pulls on the front; on doors, we set them a consistent distance from the edge. ## Keeping Hardware in Good Shape Blum hinges adjust in three directions: side to side, up and down, and in and out. A quarter turn fixes most misalignments. Runners need no lubrication. If a pull loosens, tighten it from inside the door; do not overtighten into the finish. ## Questions to Ask Before an Upgrade - Will the new hinges fit my existing cabinet type? - Can soft-close be added to my existing drawers? - Which Aventos model suits my upper doors? - Will you repair stripped screw holes? - What warranty covers the hardware and install? ## Hardware Upgrades Across the GTA We retrofit hardware in kitchens across High Park, Swansea, Baby Point and Runnymede, and handle repair calls for property managers across Toronto. Every retrofit is done by the same Red Seal-led crew behind our custom cabinetry in Toronto [/ →](/) . Published Pricing ## How Much Does Cabinet Hardware Installation Cost in Toronto? All-in ranges with CNC fabrication and install. You get a written tally after laser templating and before any deposit. | Scope | Price Range | Timeline | | --- | --- | --- | | Hinge + runner replacement | $180-$650 | 2-3 days | | Pull-out organizer add-on | $220-$850 ea | 1 wk | | Aventos lift retrofit (per upper) | Quoted by model | 2-3 days | | Pull and knob install, full kitchen | Quoted by count | 1 day | Guaranteed Transparency Written per-linear-foot quote before any deposit. 25/50/25 payment schedule. 5% off for pay-in-full. No consult fee. Materials ## Materials We Use for Hardware Every material is named on your quote, so you can compare like for like. ### Blum Blumotion hinges Soft-close hinges with adjustable damping, lifetime-rated. ### Blum Legrabox and Tandem Legrabox drawer systems for new boxes; Tandem runners for retrofits on existing wood drawers. ### Blum Aventos HK, HF and HS Lift systems for upper cabinets: stay-lift, bi-fold and up-and-over. ### Richelieu and Top Knobs Pulls and knobs in brass, black, nickel, bronze and leather. ### Rev-A-Shelf organizers Waste and recycling, spice, tray dividers, corner units and pantry pull-outs. ### Hafele fittings Specialty fittings for corners and lift-ups where Blum does not fit. See the full door style, finish and substrate catalogue ### Door Styles - Painted MDF Shaker Classic GTA favourite - Solid wood flat-slab Walnut, white oak, maple - Raised panel Traditional, formal - Mitred profile Transitional - Inset Heritage, true-to-period - Paint-grade poplar Full custom colour ### Finishes + Hardware - Benjamin Moore Advance + Scuffx paint Hard-curing paint for painted doors - Rubio Monocoat + Osmo natural oil Low-sheen oil for walnut and oak - UV-cured conversion varnish Chip and moisture resistant topcoat - Blum Legrabox + Blumotion hardware Standard on every job - Richelieu + Top Knobs pulls Brass, black, nickel, leather - Rev-A-Shelf pull-outs + organizers Waste, spice, corner, pantry ### Box Substrates - Baltic Birch plywood Standard boxes; sink bases marine-grade - Moisture-resistant HDF Bath vanities and laundry rooms - Melamine-faced ply Budget tier and bulk-unit programs Open the materials page [/materials/ →](/materials/) Why Toronto Elite ## Why Choose Toronto Elite for Hardware? ### Fix the cause We confirm whether it is hardware or the box before you spend anything. ### Blum-certified installs Crews trained on Blum installation and adjustment. ### Fast Most hardware upgrades take 2-3 days. ### Lifetime on Blum Lifetime coverage on all Blum hardware we install. ### Organizers that fit Pull-outs measured to your actual boxes, not the catalogue size. ## Not sure if you need refacing or new boxes? A designer can tell from a few photos. You get an honest read and a written range, with no consult fee. Get a Free CAD Quote [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Request a Callback [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Process ## How Does a Hardware Upgrade Work? CAD, laser, CNC, install. The order never changes, because each step protects the next one. 1. 01 / Step ### Diagnose We check doors and drawers to confirm whether the fault is hardware or the box. 2. 02 / Step ### Spec + quote Hinge, runner, lift and organizer models chosen for your cabinets, with a fixed quote. 3. 03 / Step ### Order + prep Hardware ordered; drawer boxes or doors prepped in our shop if needed. 4. 04 / Step ### Install + adjust Retrofits installed in 2-3 days, every door and drawer adjusted. ![Before: sagging doors and a dropped drawer in a High Park kitchen](/images/misc/before-kitchen-with-misaligned-sagging-cabinet-doo.webp) Before ![After: aligned doors and an Aventos lift in a High Park kitchen](/images/misc/after-aligned-cabinet-doors-with-blum-hinges-and-a.webp) After Before + After Case Study ## High Park Blum Retrofit and Aventos Upgrade High Park . Near Bloor St W and High Park Ave A 2009 kitchen with good boxes and failing hardware: four sagging doors, drawers that dropped on one side and an upper above the coffee station that kept hitting heads. We replaced every hinge with Blum Blumotion, fitted Tandem runners to the existing drawer boxes, swapped the coffee station door for an Aventos HK lift and added a Rev-A-Shelf waste pull-out. Materials Blum Blumotion hinges, Blum Tandem runners, Blum Aventos HK, Rev-A-Shelf waste pull-out Size 22 doors + 9 drawers Turnaround 3 days on site Project value $1,900-$2,600 See all 10 GTA case studies [/projects/ →](/projects/) Our Work ## Recent Hardware Work Across the GTA Click any photo to enlarge. Browse the before + after gallery [/gallery/ →](/gallery/) Client Reviews ## What Clients Say About Our Hardware Named neighbourhoods, real scopes. Ask us for references on any project type. > "We were about to buy a new kitchen. Three days of hardware work and every door and drawer works like new." Tess V. High Park homeowner > "Pull-out waste and recycling fitted to our odd-sized sink base. Measured to the millimetre." Igor P. Swansea homeowner > "Unlacquered brass pulls installed perfectly level across 30 drawers. That is harder than it sounds." Rebecca L. Baby Point homeowner > "Spice pull-out and soft-close hinges. Small job, treated like a big one." Kenji S. Runnymede homeowner > "Three buildings, one catalog. When a door breaks we order it by SKU and it matches." Frank D. Property manager, Parkdale Got Questions? ## Cabinet Hardware Selection + Install FAQs ### How much does cabinet hardware installation cost in Toronto? Hinge and runner replacement runs $180-$650 depending on the number of doors and drawers. Pull-out organizers run $220-$850 each installed. ### Do you install Blum hardware on every cabinet? Yes. Every door gets Blumotion soft-close hinges and every drawer runs on Blum Legrabox, with Aventos lifts on uppers where the layout suits them. Blum hardware carries a lifetime mechanical rating and our lifetime hardware warranty. ### Can you add soft-close to my existing cabinets? Usually yes. Blumotion hinges fit most framed and frameless boxes, and Tandem runners can be fitted to existing wood drawer boxes. ### Why do my cabinet doors sag? Usually worn or loose hinges, or screws stripped out of particleboard. New hinges with proper fixings fix most cases; racked boxes need more work. ### What is an Aventos lift? A Blum lift system for upper cabinets. The door lifts up and stays open, so it never swings into your head. Models include HK stay-lift, HF bi-fold and HS up-and-over. ### Can you install pulls I bought myself? Yes. We drill with jigs so every pull is level and spaced evenly. ### How long does a hardware upgrade take? Most jobs take 2-3 days on site. Organizers may need a week to order. ### What warranty covers hardware? Lifetime coverage on Blum hardware we install, and a workmanship warranty on the installation. Still have a question? Send photos and rough sizes. A designer replies within 1-2 business days. Ask a Cabinet Expert [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Keep Planning ## Services That Pair With Hardware ![Refaced kitchen with new painted Shaker doors on the original boxes](/images/misc/refaced-toronto-kitchen-with-new-painted-shaker-do.webp) ### Cabinet Refacing + Refinishing New shop-made doors and drawer fronts on your existing boxes for roughly 60% of a full custom kitchen, or a factory-grade paint refresh. View service [Cabinet Refacing + Refinishing →](/cabinet-refacing-refinishing-toronto/) ![Custom walnut Shaker kitchen with a Calacatta Gold quartz waterfall island in a Toronto home](/images/misc/custom-walnut-shaker-kitchen-cabinets-with-calacat.webp) ### Custom Kitchen Cabinets Baltic Birch ply boxes, Blum Legrabox drawers and your choice of Shaker, flat-slab or inset doors, built in our GTA shop and installed in 3-4 days. View service [Custom Kitchen Cabinets →](/custom-kitchen-cabinets-toronto/) ![Shallow condo entry cabinetry with handleless white oak doors](/images/misc/shallow-condo-entry-wall-cabinetry-with-handleless.webp) ### Compact Space Cabinetry Entry closets, bath towers, nook storage and blind-corner fixes for condos and small homes, separate from full kitchen renovations. View service [Compact Space Cabinetry →](/compact-space-cabinetry-toronto/) ## Don't See Your Neighbourhood? Full GTA from Burlington to Pickering, Aurora to Caledon. Send us your address and room sizes for a free CAD quote. Free CAD Quote [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Call Shop [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) All Service Areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) ![](/images/misc/wide-view-of-a-finished-toronto-kitchen-with-walnu.webp) CAD layout + itemized quote in 1-2 business days ## Ready to Plan Your Hardware? Book a design visit for cabinet hardware selection + install anywhere in the GTA. CAD layout and itemized quote within 1-2 business days. Request a Free CAD Design + Quote [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Request a Callback [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) - 15-year workmanship warranty - Written tally before any deposit - $5M liability + WSIB