Installing Handles On Kitchen Cabinets

If you ve been following along for any length of time you know that i ve been slowly working on my kitchen.

Installing handles on kitchen cabinets.

I spent the last 2 weekends in the bathroom. Measure 2 1 2 or 3 inches in from one edge of a piece of squared off cardboard and from the adjacent edge measure in half the width of the cabinet stile. Anywhere within this range will work as it is based on personal preference. If you have more than a few knobs or pulls to install use a template when you install cabinet hardware.

When it comes to installing cabinet door handles either knobs or pulls they are always placed on the opposite side from the door hinges. Installing cabinet hardware can be intimidating and overwhelming but it doesn t have to be with this little tip. In fact we are on track to finish everything tomorrow and i seriously can not wait to show you the finished product. A template makes the job go faster increases uniformity and reduces the chance for mistakes across the cabinet set.

Whether or not you do this it s important to use a spirit level to make sure all the handles are aligned. Use this quick little tool to install new cabinet pulls with precision and ease. No i wasn t sick but i was finishing the last big project in the kid s bathroom remodel and finally got to some of the finishing touches like installing cabinet hardware. Tutorial on how to position and install stainless steel bar pulls.

This guide will teach you both how to replace cabinet pulls and how to install cabinet pulls for the first time on new cabinet doors. Cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls are typically installed between 2 1 2 and 3 inches from the corner of the cabinet doors furthest from the hinges. The hubs and i have sorta impressed ourselves with the level. The template shown here costs under 5 at on amazon.

They are also available at any home center. When installing handles on doors and drawers tape the backs when drilling the holes to prevent tear out. You ll specifically want to place them anywhere between 1 and 4 from the top or bottom edge of the door. For upper cabinets this is the lower corner.