How To Put On New Cabinet Hardware

How To Install Cabinet HardwareIn this video we show you how to build a custom template for installing cabinet hardware pulls as well as installing the hard.

How to put on new cabinet hardware. Attach hinges and hardware step 4. The primary function of cabinet hardware is to allow you to open your cabinet doors and drawers. The two common types of hardware are knobs and pulls.

Cabinet hardware refers to the knobs and pulls attached to both your cabinets and drawers. Position new hinges step 3. This means dividing the drawer into thirds and placing the pull hardware horizontally in the center of each left and right section.

If you are using elongated knobs such as egg knobs or T knobs place the installation hole so that the top of your knob is in line with the rail. Attach cabinet doors. Its best to put it in the hands of an experienced pro so you can have confidence that your hardware is installed properly and without damage to your cabinetry.

Divide that number by 2 to get the placement for each of your holes. Insert the fastening screw s through the backside of the hole. Measure the length of your drawer front for example my long ones are 34 Subtract the center-to-center measurement of your drawer pulls from that number I was using the 12 pulls for those so my new number was 22.

How to Install New Cabinet Pulls. Stick with the rule of thirds for multiple pulls on a drawer. The most popular placement is to center the hardware in the middle of each drawer front.

Drill on the intersections of these lines. Hardware also includes the hinges that allow the cabinet door to swing open. Most cabinet knobs today are installed by lining up the installation hole with the edge of the rail.