How to I install a knob for my kitchen cabinet?
All kitchen cabinet knobs and handles come with the important sides. The level part, or the part that your hand makes contact with when you open the drawer or cabinet is one part.
The other part is the side of the knob that makes contact with the actual cabinet surface. This side of the knob comes complete with a hollowed-out tubing, into which you can screw a screw. Thus, by placing the knob flush with the cabinet door, you can install a screw through the wood of the cabinet door and straight into the knob. The screw will hold the knob firmly in place against the door or drawer.
Is it important to make all of the knobs installed in the exact same spot on all of my cabinets?
It is not essential to the function of the knobs or handles that they are installed in the exact same spot on all of your cabinets. However, if they are installed in different places, your knobs will not be aligned across your kitchen and the cabinet faces will not be uniformed. In general, it is desired to have a uniformed cabinet face across all cabinets.
How do I choose which knobs would look best for my kitchen?
Choosing the knobs that look best for your kitchen is an entirely subjective matter. There are certain principles, such as color, design and size that influence all knob choices.
First, determine whether or not you want an elaborate or a basic style. Next, decide how large you would like your knobs to be. Depending on the size of your cabinets or kitchen, you may want to purchase larger or smaller knobs to meet your tastes and needs. The color of the knob is another important consideration when it comes to investing in knobs that will truly match your cabinets. You can purchase knobs in every color of the rainbow. Gauge the color of your flooring and countertops as well as the color of your cabinets when choosing the appropriate knob color.
How long will it take to install new knobs and handles for my kitchen?
Depending on how experienced you are with a screwdriver, it can take as little as thirty seconds per knob. It is recommended that you always use an electric drill, as the electric drill will eliminate hours of drilling into the wood just to make an incision. It is also a good idea to pre-measure the location of the drilling on all cabinets before you begin actually drilling. This will make the process move much quicker than stopping and starting repeatedly.
How will I get the handle straight?
Handles generally have two drill-points – one for either side of the lever. If you want a straight handle, it is important that you drill both incision points level so that the handle does not dip too greatly on one side or the other. Making the handle level is easy – it simply requires pre-measuring the two points before you begin drilling. Use a straight-edged object, such as a ruler, to meet the two points. In the center of the ruler, balance a level tool. If the incision marks are not level, then adjust them until the level tool indicates that the drill points are level.