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Choosing cabinet knobs or handles for your kitchen cabinets might seem like an
easy thing to do, but there are many more choices and styles today than most
people realise.
Consider accessorizing your kitchen cabinets with decorative knobs or handles.
Many cabinet door designs these days don't require the addition of handles or
knobs, but they enable you to change the look of cabinets with literally the
turn of a screw. They are as much an expression of style as they are functional.
Cabinet-Knobs.co.uk have cabinet knobs and handles that match almost every style
and kitchen theme. There are knobs with finishes of pewter, wood, glass,
polished metal, and other materials to excite your imagination, with prices that
wont break the bank!
If you want a traditional look, consider knobs or handles made from brass or
another type of polished metal. There are many varieties that are moulded and
engraved, and you'll find styles to suit every preference.
How about a more interesting theme? A fanciful theme adds a great deal of
interest to kitchen cabinets. There are cabinet knobs and handles shaped like
kitchen utensils, animals, butterflies, etc. There are also more unusual pieces
to match a host of other interests.
If your kitchen is designed in a traditional style of days gone by, consider
period pieces with classic beauty and style. There are intricate kitchen cabinet
knobs and handles. You'll also find antique brass, pewter, and other types with
old-fashioned charm.
Our site offers the largest selection of kitchen cabinet hardware.
How to Choose & Install New Cabinet Knobs or Pulls
Changing the hardware on your cabinets and furniture is one of the quickest and
easiest ways to update a room. Knobs are available in every price range.
Steps to Take
1. Firstly, count exactly how many knobs you'll need. Remember to count every
cabinet, cupboard, drawer and door. Then do it again. You'll be really annoyed
with yourself if you miscount and have to wait to get more knobs!
2. Measure the distance between the centres of the existing screw holes to
determine the size of the pulls you'll need (or read the notes below for
suggestions on switching from 2 hole pulls to knobs).
3. Decide what size knobs you want. The trend right now is for large scale
knobs, but you need to be careful. Huge knobs on small scale furniture can look
a bit strange, which may be just the look you're after! If you have frame and
panel doors and drawers, you'll want to consider the width of the handle. As a
general rule, knobs or pulls no wider than half the drawer or door width look
best.
4. Determine what size screws you need. Knobs are generally supplied with a 30
50mm screw, and you should check to be sure this will work for your
installation. Doors and drawers will sometimes need two different screw lengths
and different pieces of furniture may need different sizes. Drawers with faces
applied as a separate piece will require screws to pass through 30 to 40mm of
wood or substrate. Doors are usually made of 19mm thick wood so 25mm screws
usually work. You should measure the depth of the face where the screw will go
in. In addition to length, you must have screws that are the correct diameter.
This won't be an issue if you can use the screws that came with your knobs. But
if the screws that came with your knob aren't the right length, the best thing
to do is work out the length you need. If it is very long you may need to take
the knob to a hardware shop so that you're sure to get a screw that is the
correct diameter.
5. Remove the existing handles using the appropriate tool to remove the screws.
(For stubborn screws, squirt a little WD40 onto the screw head.)
6. Install the new knobs. Drill holes if needed. The holes you drill should be
the correct diameter, and should be drilled perpendicular to the surface. If you
drill at an angle it can be hard to get the knobs to screw in tightly.
7. Using your other hand and from the inside of the door/drawer, insert the tip
of a new screw into the existing screw hole of the unit. (Just enough to get it
started.)
Using the appropriate tool (flathead or Phillips screwdriver), turn the screw
through the hole and into the hole of the new handle. Tighten the screws. After
all the screws for the handle have been installed make sure you are satisfied
with the fit, the look, and the alignment of the new handle.
Tips
1. If you are removing a drawer pull with two holes from a wooden finish drawer,
and can't find pulls you like that are the correct size you can fill the
existing holes, repaint the surface and then drill a new hole. The best way to
do this is to get a piece of 6mm wood doweling. Drill the existing holes with a
6mm drill so that you can insert the doweling with a bit of glue. After the glue
has dried, sand down the surface. Fill any uneven bits with a little putty, sand
again and you're ready to paint. This works better than just filling the hole
with putty somehow that never comes out looking smooth enough.
2. If you plan to paint or refinish your furniture piece or cabinet, complete
that part of the project after removing the existing hardware and before you
install the new hardware.
3. If you don't want to repaint the furniture, try using two knobs instead one
in each of the holes.
4. Another option is to glue on an escutcheon or flat wooden embellishment that
will cover the two holes. You can paint it before you glue it on if you're not
painting the furniture. Then drill a hole or holes to fit your new pull.
5. If your screw is a bit long, and the knob won't tighten, you can always add a
washer between the screw and the face.
6. When choosing new knobs/pulls, measure the old ones (and screws, too) to make
sure everything will fit.
Things You'll Need
Ruler or tape measure
Screwdrivers Flat Blade with a 5mm blade width & Philips Head or Pozidriv No.2
Washers, if needed
Drill with appropriate bits
If you're filling existing screw holes: 6mm dowel & wood filler
