Are you a handyman or a do-it-yourselfer? Are you someone who enjoys redecorating but is hesitant to spend a fortune? Believe it or not, you can accomplish a lot of this work on your own and save money. This is a step-by-step guide for installing cabinet bar pulls correctly. Read the detailed instructions provided here to ensure that you complete the task correctly!
You will require the following:
- A jig for cabinet (this is the elixir for ensuring that your bar pull is perfectly aligned)
- Drill bits
- An impact driver or a hammer drill
- Pencil or sharpie
- Tape measure or ruler (optional)
- Goop for adhesion
- Stainless steel screws
- The handle or knob
How to Install Cabinet Bar Pulls Step by Step
Once you have gathered all of your supplies, you can begin installing the cabinet bar pulls. To begin, perform a visual inspection of the cabinet jig. It is one of the most convenient tools available because it enables you to precisely mark the locations of the holes to be drilled, ensuring that your setup is appropriately aligned.
If you do not have a cabinet jig, you can mark the locations of the holes with a ruler or tape measure. Additionally, you can temporarily align and position the knobs or handles using adhesive putty.
With the drill, drill small holes into the marked points. Keep the holes small at first; they can continuously be expanded later; however, if you make them too large, there is no going back, and you may also notice some splintering in the cabinet’s back.
Drill or screw your screws through the cabinet’s backside and your handle or knob directly into the front, then secure the cabinet door from the rear. This procedure can be repeated for as many cabinets as desired.
Tips and Tricks for Properly Installing Cabinet Bar Pulls
To further assist you, here are a few tips and tricks for simplifying installing bar pulls.
- If you replace existing handles with new ones and your existing drilled holes do not align with the new ones, you can work around the issue. Cover the existing holes with tape, and you are finished.
- Do you recall when loose screws were discovered on knobs and handles? This can be avoided by applying thread sealant to all drilled screws. Dab a dab onto each screw as you drill them in to ensure they are solid and secure!
- Are you unsure of your drilling capabilities? With this simple and effective tip, you can avoid drilling a large hole in your beautiful cabinets or causing a mishap with them! Use a small piece of masking tape to mask the area where you intend to drill! Easy peasy!
- Always start a project with a clean, new drill. Take care not to drill too deeply and, if possible, practice on scrap wood or other material from the project.
- Always begin by organizing your markings, then drilling and installing the handles and knobs. Working on a single cabinet at a time and then moving on to the next can complicate matters and result in alignment problems.
- Use a drill with a slightly larger diameter than the screw. A 3/16′′ drill bit, in general, is optimal for standard 8/32′′ screws.
Therefore, if you have recently completed a new kitchen or replaced your cabinets and are now responsible for installing the hardware, mainly the bar pulls, these tips and tricks will assist you! Now, repair them without fear because even if you lack experience with do-it-yourself projects, you can do it correctly.
Even if you are not redoing your kitchen entirely and want to add a touch of something new and elegant, replacing the knobs and handles may be a good idea. It will save you time and money because it is a relatively inexpensive and straightforward method of updating your kitchen. Most importantly, they are functional as well as attractive! You cannot go wrong with them!