subject: Installing Cabinet Hardware Can Be a Piece Of Cake [print this page] Installing Cabinet Hardware Can Be a Piece Of Cake
Cabinet hardware is not a fancy term used for complicated items. It is just a fancy term for knobs, pulls, hinges on cabinets. This article will teach you the basics of cabinet hardware. You will learn all about finishes, different types and how to install them on your cabinets. The most common installation on cabinets are knobs and pulls that people use to open or close the cabinet. If you are thinking whether you can open a cabinet without using knobs or pulls? Well definitely you can, in this case you just have to pull the edges with your fingers. Well it wouldn't make that much of a difference since you re able to open it!
How many finishes are there to the hardware? Well there are hundreds of different kinds of finishes out there, but the most popular and most widely used are stainless steel, stain nickel and oil rubbed bronze. There is not just one finish which can be particularly called as the "best", as different colors look good with different colored cabinets. You have to match colors and choose the best ones for yourself. There are many pictures of cabinets on the internet which you can use as reference to see different color schemes that work well together. You can use different image searches' and search for cabinet hardware' on Google and find many examples on the first few pages or you can use different image searches to search and match the best option for you.
Very few and simple tools are needed for installation like drills, drill bits, and screws. And installation is fairly simple, even beginners can get it done with a bit of time. It is highly recommended that you use a pencil to mark holes on the cabinet where knobs or pulls are to be installed, as a lopsided pull can look very weird and unprofessional. So to make sure to get an even pull on the cabinet and make it look as great as possible, use a ruler and pencil to mark holes for precision work. Remember a good looking cabinet can definitely change the whole outlook of your room.
Cabinet knobs and pulls generally come with mounts. They a fairly cheap and can be found at your local home development store, such a Home Depot. These can be bought online also for a very low price. It is recommended that you talk with a specialist at the store to figure out what looks best on your cabinet. Tell him the color, dimensions etc of your cabinet. But remember a picture is worth a thousand words' so try to bring a picture of your cabinet with you.
If you are still having trouble installing the hardware, You Tube offers free videos. Just type in the words cabinet installation' in the search bar and you will get instant results which you can use as reference for your hardware installation.
