How To Install Kitchen Cabinets Handles

Use a slightly wider drill bit than the screws.

How to install kitchen cabinets handles. Most drawer pulls are centered on the drawer fronts but if the cabinet youre working on has two or three drawers the same size and one larger one at the bottom install the bottom knob or pull higher than the center of that drawer front. Drill the screw mounting hole with a drill bit with a drill of the appropriate size. Once theyre both in tighten away.

Install Hardware Higher on the Lowest Drawer Most drawer pulls are centered on the drawer fronts but if the cabinet youre working on has two or three drawers the same size and one larger one at the bottom install the bottom knob or pull higher than the center of that drawer front. Youll specifically want to place them anywhere between 1 and 4 from the top or bottom edge of the door. Assuming that you want them to be 1 from the corner you can place a mark 1 down and 1 over from the corner of your page.

Your cabinet pulls dont have to be the same size however it will make the repetition of hardware install more straightforward. Install it so all the knobs on the cabinet are spaced evenly. Determine the distance you want the pulls to be from the corner of the door front.

To drill holes in cabinet pulls decide where you want to place each accessory first. Screw the cabinet hardware screws in from the back of the cabinet. The IKEA FIXA drill jig is availab.

A good tip when putting your handles on is to lightly screw in the top part so its finger-tight before affixing the bottom one this way youve got some wriggle room. If youve been following along for any length of time you know that Ive been slowly working on my kitchen. Draw a vertical line down from your mark.

When it comes to cabinet knob placement for drawers under 24 typically knobs are centered and installed perfectly in the middle of the drawer panel. Cover the space with masking tape and mark the location. Measure the installation position on the cabinet door.