![]() This aesthetic looked the best to us and was the most functional. There was enough room to place the pull on the top shaker board as shown in the pictures. To be safe, we waited to put on the drawer hardware until after the counter tops were installed. We didn’t want to smash our hands on the counter trying to open the drawer. TOURACE Cabinet Hardware Jig for Handles and Knobs Aluminum Alloy Drill Guide Sleeve Drawer Pull Wood Drilling Dowelling Tools Set Drawer Knob Pull Drilling Templates Jig Tool 4. We debated the height of the pull in regards to the counter top. While both knobs and other types of pulls are installed by drilling holes through the cabinet or drawer, finger pulls are mounted to the top or bottom of the drawer with only the front lip exposed as the pull. The classic knob placement centers the knob on the stile and lines the knob stile height with the inside edge of the rail. Your kitchen may contain larger drawers that are more than 6 inches high. There are many pictures across the internet to get a better idea of what you like.Īdditionally, I recommend you look at function as you consider where to place your hardware.įor example, my husband and I had a lengthy discussion one night on where to put the pull on a shaker cabinet drawer. In most cases a pull on a drawer is centered. You also have the option of putting your hardware at the bottom of the cabinet door, in the middle, or somewhere in between. Hardware can be placed in the middle of the cabinet/drawer or to the opposite side of the hinge. Placement will mainly depend on your own personal preferenceīut you have a few options to choose from. You will have a little leeway in your hardware placement, if it looks off, loosen the screw and position the knob or pull again, and then re-tighten.Position the knob or pull in place, and using a screwdriver, screw the hardware firmly in place. Small Drawers that are 300mm or less typically work best. ![]() Find the screw(s) that should be provided with the hardware, and pull them through the drill holes inside to out. The general rule of thumb is pull handles should be approximately 1/3 of the cabinet or drawer length.Then, when you go to drill using the correct bit size, the bit has a guide and you are more likely to be accurate in your drill hole placement. I found it was helpful to drill a tiny hole with a smaller drill bit in the exact spot of your drill hole. Using the measuring tool, mark the drill holes right onto the painter’s tape.Take blue painter’s tape and apply to the area where your pull or knob will be located.Count out how many hardware pieces you need you may be able to buy them in bulk and save!.Decide on placement and type of knob and pull. ![]() ![]() How to Install Hardware on your Kitchen Cabinets? ![]()
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