How to install cabinet handles or knobs?
Installing these require certain set of hardware tools, which commonly are available at home. Here is the list of tools that will be needed: You should see existing holes on your cabinet doors, so new drilling can be avoided. If the cabinet has not been drilled before, then we would recommend you to install the knobs that need just one screw or if you want to install pulls or handles, be careful to measure the distance between the drill centers. While drilling there must be margin of at least one inch from the door edge, other wise the piece of wood can be broken, which will make cabinet look bad. Ideally handles or knobs should be installed 1 1/2” to 2” from the outer edge of the door. Only start drilling after you have marked the accurate spot on door. You should drill straight so the screws can be fitted accurately. After the drilling you can go ahead with the installation, fix the screws using the screwdriver and tighten until the handles or knobs become firmly stable. And yes some cabinet doors are also made of the ¾ inch lumber; you should use the standard 1 inch screw in that situation. We hope after reading this you would be ready to install your cabinet handles or cabinet knobs. If you have not yet purchased handles or knobs just visit our Cabinet handles or Cabinet knobs section to buy from our wide range of beautiful and quality cabinet handles and cabinet knobs. DIY Home improvement Articles
Once you buy your cabinet handles and knobs, then its time to install these on your cabinets so they look good and perform their function. For many people who have not installed a cabinet handle or knob before this can be slightly hard task, but no need to worry as its very simple job.
The drill (3/16 recommended), marker, masking tape, level, screwdriver, nail or center punch.