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Knobs and Pulls Make the Difference  New
door and drawer opening hardware can put a stylish emphasis on your
updated kitchen cabinetry. It’s astonishing what can be accomplished
with the simplest knob or pull. Rockler has an outstanding selection of
Knobs
and Pulls in many different styles to polish off your updated
cabinetry.
Choose a Style
Before you can add some hardware pizzazz to your kitchen, you’ll
need to choose the style of knobs or pulls you prefer.  Rockler
has an exciting array available to suit every style of cabinetry from
traditional to Shaker to Euro-style to Restoration. For a distinguished
look, consider adding carved hardwood pulls, or antique finished pulls
from Rockler’s Premier Collection. Or perhaps Ivy Leaf Green Pulls
from Rockler’s designer collection. Now is the time to have some real
fun. There are plenty of other styles and types available. See a complete
list.
Knobs, Pulls, or Both?
Although
it’s generally a good idea to stick to one theme or style - designer,
restoration, decorator, etc. - there are no hard and fast rules
dictating the design and usage of kitchen hardware. Personal preference
should dictate your choice. If mixing a selection of knobs and pulls is
what pleases you, by all means go for it. You’re going to use your
cupboards, cabinets, and drawers a lot so you might as well be happy
with what you see.
Make a List
Determine your hardware requirements. Make a list to get an accurate
count of your needs. There’s nothing more irritating than not having
enough on hand to complete the job. Take an accurate count and double
check it. It’s all in the details, so don’t forget other necessities
such as cabinet
legs, shelf
pins, or drawer
bumpers. Rockler has a large selection of cabinet hardware.
Measuring
Knobs
are installed with one screw while pulls usually have two. If you are
replacing old pulls, you’ll need to measure the distance between the
centers of the screw holes, called the "boring," to determine
the size of new pulls you’ll need. This will prevent the necessity of
drilling more holes and patching in the old ones. Or, you could consider
adding new drawer fronts and doors with Rockler’s
custom door and drawer program. If you have frame and panel doors
and drawers, you’ll also want to consider the width of the rails. As a
general rule, knobs or pulls no wider than half the rail width look
best. Knobs or pulls that are too large look awkward and heavy. Remember
that doors and drawers will usually need two different screw lengths.
Drawers with faces applied as a separate piece will require screws to
pass through 1 ¼" - 1 ½ " of wood or substrate. Doors are
usually made of ¾" lumber so 1" screws usually work. You’ll
want to order the appropriate screws
for your kitchen fixtures.
 Installation
While installing one door or drawer pull is relatively easy,
installing several quickly gets cumbersome. Rockler's Drawer
Pull Jig-It can save you lots of time, and give you perfect accuracy
on each and every pull. It's worth every penny!
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