Recessed Single Door
A compact route that begins with the wall opening, cabinet depth, hinge side and trim relationship.
Powder-coated steel cabinet platform
Custom Steel Medicine Cabinets for Bathroom Programs
Develop mirrored steel cabinets around the mounting route, door layout, protective finish, interior storage and packaging required by your range or project.
Recessed or surface mountSingle or double doorFinish to confirm
01 · MountingRecessed / Surface
02 · DoorSingle / Double
03 · FinishColor & Coating Brief
04 · OrderSize, Quantity, Market
Define the material correctly
A Coated Steel Body, Not a Stainless Steel Shortcut
“Steel medicine cabinet” should identify the cabinet substrate and its protective finish. The quotation must separately confirm the steel specification, formed or welded construction, pretreatment, coating system, color and exposed edge treatment.
Cabinet bodySteel substrate and thickness to confirm
SurfacePainted or powder-coated direction
FrontMirrored door and edge treatment
InteriorShelf count, positions and material
Product configuration
Start With Mounting and Door Layout
These four directions are configuration visuals, not fixed stock models. Dimensions, side treatment and hardware are confirmed on the approved drawing.
Surface-Mount Single Door
Confirm visible side panels, total projection, fixing points and clearance beside the door swing.
Recessed Double Door
Coordinate the rough opening, mirror seam, equal or offset split, hinges and shelf access.
Surface-Mount Double Door
Review cabinet depth, finished sides, wall fixing and the opening envelope of both doors.
Common inquiry references
Start With a Familiar Size—or Send Your Own
These inch sizes are practical starting points for comparison, not published stock. Final overall size, cabinet box and rough opening remain subject to the approved drawing.
Overall W × H × DCabinet box / rough openingDoor swing and side clearanceRecessed or surface mount
| Configuration | Installation information to send | Door decision | Finish detail to confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recessed · Single Door | Rough opening W × H × D, wall construction and trim overlap | Left/right hinge and opening clearance | Interior coating and mirror-edge treatment |
| Surface · Single Door | Overall projection, fixing points and finished side panels | Hinge side and adjacent-wall clearance | Visible sides, seams and fasteners |
| Recessed · Double Door | Rough opening, cabinet depth and centerline | Equal/offset split, seam and two-door envelope | Interior finish and protected folds |
| Surface · Double Door | Wall fixing, total projection and visible side treatment | Door split, opening angles and shelf access | Side-panel finish, seams and exposed edges |
Finish specification
The Coating System Is Part of the Product
Bathroom suitability cannot be reduced to the word “steel.” The finish brief and vulnerable details must be reviewed together. Actual process steps and test evidence remain subject to factory confirmation.
01Steel BaselineConfirm substrate, sheet thickness, forming/welding route and the construction areas that remain visible.
02PretreatmentDefine the required surface preparation before coating; do not assume a process or performance result without records.
03Coating & ColorState the finish type, color reference, gloss direction, texture and acceptable appearance range.
04Edges & SeamsReview cut edges, folds, welded areas, fastener locations and water-facing details.
05Care EnvironmentShare ventilation, expected humidity and cleaning products so the finish route can be reviewed realistically.
Interior and hardware
Approve What Sits Behind the Mirror
Structure visualization
Review the Product With the Door Open
The mirror front cannot show hinge intrusion, shelf access, catch engagement, protected folds or the relationship between the mirror and its carrier. These points should be visible in the drawing and sample review.
AI-generated configuration visualization · details require confirmation against the approved construction
Shelf System
Material, count, thickness, adjustment positions, removal access and retention are confirmed for the selected body.
Hinge & Door Alignment
Confirm piano or concealed hinge direction, opening angle, fasteners, reinforcement, handing and alignment criteria.
Mirror & Door Carrier
Review glass thickness, edge treatment, backing, attachment method, frame or carrier and transport restraint.
Closing & Protection
Define magnetic catch, soft/self-close route, bumpers, door stop and protection against edge contact.
Mounting Hardware
State which brackets or fasteners are included and which anchors must be selected for the actual wall construction.
Interior Options
Door-back mirror, cabinet-back treatment, electrical zones and stored-item clearance are reviewed separately.
Material decision
Choose the Cabinet Body Before Adding Features
Steel, stainless steel and aluminum are different specification paths. The right page and quotation depend on the actual substrate—not the visible color alone.
Coated Steel
Use when the project calls for a formed steel body with a confirmed protective finish and color direction.
- Painted or powder-coated route
- Finish integrity must be defined
- Cost and construction reviewed per brief
Stainless Steel
A separate material route for metallic finishes and corrosion-facing requirements. Grade and surface still require confirmation.
- Different grade and surface language
- Brushed or polished direction
- Not interchangeable with coated steel
Aluminum
A lightweight, corrosion-resistant platform commonly used for mirrored medicine cabinet structures.
- Different extrusion/construction route
- Finish and profile system to confirm
- Useful for broad cabinet programs
Quotation-ready dimensions
Send the Wall Condition, Not Only a Width
A useful review combines cabinet dimensions with the actual mounting environment and door-clearance requirement. No stock size or wall opening is assumed on this custom platform.
Overall Size
Overall width × height × depth, vanity width, centerline and desired mirror coverage.
Rough Opening
For recessed installation, provide opening width × height × depth and wall construction.
Door Clearance
Hinge side, opening angle, adjacent wall, lighting, taps and other possible obstructions.
Interior Use
Shelf count, spacing, adjustability, stored-item heights and optional electrical needs.
| Review field | Recessed cabinet | Surface-mount cabinet | Approval evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall size | Finished mirror/cabinet W × H × D | Finished mirror/cabinet W × H × total projection | Dimensioned approval drawing |
| Wall interface | Rough opening W × H × D, stud and service locations | Wall construction, fixing points and anchor responsibility | Installation section and fixing notes |
| Visible sides | Trim overlap and reveal around the opening | Side-panel finish, seams and exposed fasteners | Front, side and open-door views |
| Door envelope | Hinge side, opening angle, adjacent wall, light, tap and screen clearance | Plan view with clearance check | |
| Interior | Usable depth, shelf material/count/positions and hinge intrusion | Interior elevation and sample review | |
Development workflow
From Finish Brief to Repeatable Baseline
Requirement
Size, mounting, doors, finish, interior, quantity and destination.
Drawing
Confirm body, opening, depth, hinges, seams and fixings.
Sample
Review coating appearance, door action, mirror and shelves.
QC Baseline
Agree dimensions, visible finish points, function and packing checks.
Production
Proceed against the approved drawing and delivery plan.
Cabinet & Opening
Overall dimensions, cabinet box, rough opening, projection, handing and clearances.
Material Baseline
Steel specification, finish reference, exposed edges, seams and appearance criteria.
Functional Review
Door action, alignment, shelves, catch, mirror retention and installation details.
Shipment Standard
Mirror restraint, shelf separation, hardware placement, labels and carton requirements.
Document availability and format are confirmed for the project before order approval.
Revision Control
Lock cabinet dimensions, openings, door direction, shelves and finish references before approval.
Open-Door Review
Check coating, mirror retention, hinge alignment, catch engagement and usable storage.
Acceptance Points
Define measurable dimensions, visible finish areas, functions and agreed evidence records.
Transport Protection
Review mirror restraint, edge protection, shelf separation, hardware isolation and carton marks.
Specification questions
Steel Medicine Cabinet FAQ
Are steel medicine cabinets suitable for bathrooms?
They require a suitable protective finish and careful treatment of edges, seams and hardware. Share the bathroom environment and cleaning expectations so the complete material and finish route can be reviewed.
Can steel medicine cabinets be recessed or surface mounted?
Both directions can be reviewed. Recessed cabinets need a verified rough opening; surface-mounted cabinets need finished side treatment, projection and wall fixing to be considered.
Is steel the same as stainless steel?
No. This page covers coated steel cabinet bodies. Stainless steel uses a different material and finish route and should be specified separately.
Can the size, color, doors and shelves be customized?
These directions can be reviewed against the selected construction. Send a drawing, size list or reference image and identify which items are mandatory.
What should we send for a quotation?
Send overall size, recessed opening or wall condition, door layout, finish/color, shelf requirement, optional functions, quantity, destination and target timing.
Project inquiry
Send Your Steel Cabinet Brief
A drawing, wall opening, overall size or reference image is enough to begin a configuration review.
Overall W × H × DMounting routeDoor layoutFinish / colorInteriorQuantity & market
