How to Quote Your Cabinet Doors From Cutting Edge Online
Updated November 27, 2024
Learn how to accurately price cabinet doors with Cutting Edge’s online system, ensuring precise and prompt quotes for your projects.
As a cabinet maker or contractor, you know how frustrating it can be to wait for pricing on a high-priority job. Maybe your customer needs a quote right away, or you’re trying to finalize your day’s tasks before heading home – but the clock is ticking, and you can’t afford to wait for a manual price estimate from our team.
What if you could bypass the waiting entirely? Imagine having the ability to enter your door list and get accurate pricing instantly, right when you need it most. No delays, no extra steps – just the information you need to keep your project on track.
At Cutting Edge, we understand the pressures you face to deliver quotes quickly and efficiently. That’s why we’ve created an easy-to-use solution that empowers you to generate cabinet door pricing instantly. Let us show you how to take control of your quoting process and save valuable time on your next project.
In this article, you will learn:
- How to enter your quote using our online ordering system
- How to view and print a copy of your quote
- How to get a square foot price
- When you might need to contact our team for help with your quote
Ready? Let’s get started!
How to Quote Your Cabinet Doors in 8 Easy Steps
There are three main benefits to entering your quote using our online ordering system:
- the cabinet door pricing is always accurate and current,
- you get the pricing immediately;
- and you don’t have to write down a door list.
While entering your first quote can feel overwhelming, remember these two things:
- Clicking ‘Save’ does not submit your order; it only saves your information as a quote.
- You can always call or email our team for help if you get stuck – or click the messages icon at the bottom left of your page to start a chat with our team.
Continue reading to learn how to submit your quote in 8 easy steps!
1. Sign In
Your first step is to sign in to our ordering platform. Don’t have access to your customer account? Request access now!
2. Create a New Order
I know this sounds scary – but creating a new order is the same as creating a quote. What you click when you want to save your quote makes the difference – if you only want a quote, make sure to click ‘Save’ when you finish. If you want to submit your order, click ‘Submit Order.’
To create a new order, hover over the ‘Orders’ menu item at the top left of your page, then select ‘Add Order’.
3. Choose Your Product Category
Selecting ‘Add Order’ will load a page that looks like this one:
Pick the general category the door style you want falls under. In the example pictures, we enter a Maple shaker-style (plywood panel) door. We start by selecting the ‘Wood’ category for this door style.
If you aren’t sure where to start, try searching for the product name in the product search bar:
Once you select a category, additional options will open up. To get to shaker-style doors, we follow these steps:
- Wood
- Doors
- Plywood Panel Doors
4. Choose the Product Specifications for Your Cabinet Doors
After three or four selections, you will arrive at a page where you can enter your product specifications; by this, we mean the page where you choose your wood species, profiles, and other design options.
Work your way through all the options until each box has something selected. At this point, leaving an entry box empty will cause an error.
Again, we selected all the profile options for a traditional shaker style Maple cabinet door.
5. Enter the Quantities and Sizes for Your Cabinet Doors
Now, enter all your quantities and door sizes. If you run out of lines, click on ‘Add Rows’.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 Until You Have Entered All the Cabinet Doors
Underneath your door sizes, you will find the same category selection you started with. To add new products, start at step 3 with the new category.
Once you have all your products entered, move on to step 7.
7. Enter Your Order Information
Enter your order information using the black sidebar at the right-hand side of your page.
You need to provide the following information:
- Order name
- Billing address
- Shipping address
The rest of the entry options are optional; for example, you can add notes about your order in the ‘Description’ box.
8. Save Changes
Once you have entered all your quote information, click ‘Save’ at the bottom right-hand side.
At this point, the ordering page will reload. When it opens back up, your quote will have a bid number at the top right-hand side of the page.
If your order will not save, call us at 1 (800) 267 6662 for help with your quote.
How to View the Quote for Your Cabinet Doors on the Ordering System
Now that you have entered your quote, you might want to view your quote file and print a paper copy. Keep reading to learn how!
1. Save Changes
Click ‘Save’ to make sure your quote is up-to-date.
2. Go to ‘Part Lists’ at the Top of the Page
Once your page has loaded, hover over ‘Part Lists’ below the banner images. Then, click on ‘Quote’ (if you want the imperial version) or ‘Quote – Metric’ for the metric version.
3. If You Want to Print Your Quote, Click Printable PDF
In the right-hand sidebar there is an option to print your quote – click ‘Printable PDF’. Or, email yourself a copy by clicking ‘Email’.
How to Get Square Foot Pricing for Cabinet Doors From Cutting Edge
Your job is much simpler if you want a price per square foot for cabinet doors. Simply follow steps one through four. Then, enter one piece at 12” wide by 18” high. For those who use metric measurements, that works out to 304.8mm wide by 457.2mm high.
Take the price for that piece and divide it by 1.5, which is the square footage of a 12” by 18” cabinet door. That gives you your square foot price.
Now, enter a 12” by 12” (304.8mm by 304.8mm) door to test the minimum square footage of the product line. Most products have the pricing minimum set at 1.5 square feet, which is why we recommend you start with a 12” by 18” cabinet door.
4 Times You Should Have Our Team Review Your Quote for Cabinet Doors
Our online ordering system is not perfect; sometimes, it underestimates shipping costs or does not know when a product you entered takes extra work. If your order fits under one of these four scenarios, you should ask our team to ensure your quote is accurate.
1. You Have Custom Cabinet Doors or Details on Your Quote
Ask our team to review the pricing if you have any custom pieces or products on your quote. Most custom products require additional labour and thus have additional fees.
2. Your Shipping Location Is Not One of Our Standard Destinations
If your shipping location is not one of our standard destinations, our online ordering system can not quote shipping costs accurately. You must contact our team for an accurate estimate of shipping costs.
3. Your Quote Is for Sample or Showroom Cabinet Doors
We offer discounts for showroom and sample doors. Our online ordering system can not tell when your cabinet doors are for a showroom or sample display, so let our team know; we will apply the discount for you.
4. The Pricing For Your Cabinet Doors Does Not Load
If the pricing does not load, you may have an error on your order. Contact our team so we can help you pinpoint the issue.
Save Time; Quote Your Cabinet Doors Online
Before reading this article, you depended on our team to handle your quotes – a process that worked but could leave you waiting for pricing when time was of the essence. For contractors and cabinet makers like you, every moment counts when it comes to staying on schedule and keeping clients happy.
Now, you have the tools to take control of your quoting process. By using our online ordering platform, you can generate cabinet door pricing instantly, eliminating delays and keeping your projects moving forward without interruptions.
Your next step? Request your contractor account today to get started. With your account, you’ll have immediate access to our platform, empowering you to streamline your workflow, save valuable time, and deliver accurate quotes on demand.
