How to Replace Cabinet Handles and Drawer Pulls

The cabinet and drawer handles are both decorative and functional, and their location affects the appearance of the furniture and how the doors and drawers are opened. Sometimes because the handle is rusty or damaged, we need to replace it. Generally speaking, the relatively difficult step to replace the handle is to install the handle. So in this article, we mainly explain how to install brass drawer pulls and brass cabinet pulls.

 

 

Installation Location

There are roughly two types of cabinets, one is hanging cabinets, and the other is desktop cabinets. Hanging kitchen cabinets are generally taller, and the brass cupboard handles should be positioned according to the height of the user. The height of the handle should not exceed the height of the palm when the user's hand reaches the cabinet, or between 1-2 inches above the bottom of the cabinet door. The handle of the desktop kitchen cabinet should be placed on the upper part of the door, preferably in the upper fifth of the door, or one inch above the door, so that the user can easily open the door without bending over. In addition, the upper handle should be installed on the lower corner of the cabinet, while the lower handle is just the opposite. This is not only for ergonomic norms, but also for visual beauty.

 

The height of the brushed brass drawer pulls is generally located in the center of the drawer. Too much upper or lower will affect the aesthetics, and it is not easy to use. When installing the brass drawer handle, first make a few holes in the drawer for installation. The distance between these holes should be the same as the distance between the handle holes, and they must be tightened when screwing them. For drawer door panels with a shape on the surface, we should pay attention to the feasibility of the modern brass drawer pulls installation when installing the handle.

 

 

 

Steps to Install Cabinets and Drawer Handles

Installation Steps of Cabinet Handle

First we should measure the installation hole distance of the handle with a tape measure. Then we need to measure the installation position on the cabinet door. We should choose a suitable size drill bit, plug in the power to start the electric drill, and use the drill bit to drill the screw mounting holes. Next, we need to hold the polished brass cabinet pulls on the outside, and thread the screws from the inside of the cabinet to the outside. And finnaly we should align the screws with the brass cabinet handle mounting holes and tighten them with a screwdriver.

 

Installation Method of Drawer Pull

We need to prepare relevant tools in advance, including satin brass drawer pulls, electric drills, rulers, pens, screws and screwdrivers. To measure the hole distance of the solid brass drawer pulls that needs to be installed, it must be accurate, because this is related to the accuracy of the installation of the handle on the drawer. Then we should determine the installation position of the handle, then mark the hole pitch of the handle just measured on the drawer that needs to be installed, and mark the position of the hole pitch in the corresponding place with a pen. We need to select the appropriate drilling tool, and then drill the hole vertically on the marked position. Then we shoudl place the screw hole of the drawer handle on the drilled cabinet door, take the screw from the back of the cabinet door to the front of the screw hole, use a screwdriver to screw into the screw hole of the handle, and tighten it.

 

 

We introduced how to install cabinet and drawer handles. Before installation, we need to buy brass handles. If you need to buy brass handles, Wenzhou Zhongwang Hardware is recommended. This company has advanced production machine, professional team and good service, and can provide you with brass handles that meet your needs.