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The cabinetry system that is commonly found in homes inscribed in the walls of the room is a fairly new concept; centuries ago, they did not exist like this. The cabinetry system encloses compartments, shelves and storage spaces of various sizes and structure for keeping stuffs of all kind, they are generally incorporated in the wall but some are also erected on the floor and they serve the dual purpose of both storage space and a table. While all the rooms of a house can boast of cabinets, they are more likely to be found and present in large number in the kitchen and the bathroom.
A wide range of cabinets can be installed in the home. Some of the present cabinets have sliding cabinet doors, while some of them might even have shutters that fold. However, the most commonly found cabinets are the ones that have cabinet doors attached to the cabinetry structure that are opened with the help of cabinet knobs, pulls or handles, while the movement of the door is assisted by the cabinet hinges and latches through which it is attached to the main framework.
Cabinet knobs, pulls, handles, latches, hinges and other assortments are manufactured in wide ranges of shapes, sizes, designs, colours, themes and cast or moulded in various materials.
The material of the cabinet knob can be kept the same as that of the cabinet system. Hence, to be on the safer side you can have a glass cabinet knob for your glass cabinetry system or a wooden knob for a wooden cabinet and likewise. However, if you are sure of your artistic skills you can also apply different cabinet knob for a distinct look. The theme and style of the cabinet knobs should be such that it compliments the beauty and craft of the cabinets.
All things aside, selecting the correct size is important. As already mentioned earlier an array of various sizes and shapes of cabinet hardware is available, and thus, one should always be careful while selecting the right size. A smaller cabinet knob will make it difficult for you to hold it and open the cabinet door, while a larger size will make an odd appearance. Thus, it is always advisable to be aware of the right size of the cabinet hardware for your cabinets. Normally, the cabinets use cabinet hardware measuring in size between 1 inches to 1 inches. While the smaller measuring cabinet knobs can be installed in small cabinets usually found in the kitchen and bathroom, the larger ones are used in big framed bedroom closets.
The installation of the cabinet pull, knob or handle is an easy task. One does not require any technical knowledge, professional guidance, precision or sophisticated tools. The usual basic tools like a screwdriver, a simple bolt and a nut will suffice. There is no need to drill holes for the screw, as it may already be present there. After the screw has been tightened and bolted the extra protruding portion of it can be hacked with the help of a bolt trimmer or a hacksaw.
