How to Install a New Cabinet drawer Front
Cut off all of the wood that extends out from the drawer box with a handsaw so that all sides are flush with the drawer box.,Drill pilot holes on the inside of the new drawer front., Fit the new drawer front over the existing drawer box and attach...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut off all of the wood that extends out from the drawer box with a handsaw so that all sides are flush with the drawer box.
Solid cabinet drawer fronts come in 3 sizes and will fit over most existing drawer boxes.
Clamp the drawer to keep it from moving while you cut if desired.
If the old drawer front is in 2 pieces, you will want to remove the screws or nails that attach the decorative face panel and discard it. -
Step 2: Drill pilot holes on the inside of the new drawer front.
, Be sure that the new drawer fronts overlap the drawer box equally on all sides. -
Step 3: Fit the new drawer front over the existing drawer box and attach it by drilling screws into the pilot holes.
Detailed Guide
Solid cabinet drawer fronts come in 3 sizes and will fit over most existing drawer boxes.
Clamp the drawer to keep it from moving while you cut if desired.
If the old drawer front is in 2 pieces, you will want to remove the screws or nails that attach the decorative face panel and discard it.
, Be sure that the new drawer fronts overlap the drawer box equally on all sides.
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