Cabinet Door Installation Template

If you have more than a few knobs or pulls to install use a template when you install cabinet hardware.

Cabinet door installation template.

A template makes the job go faster increases uniformity and reduces the chance for mistakes across the cabinet set. The cabinet door must be positioned correctly so it s level and will open and close properly. Cabinet hardware jig adjustable punch locator tool drill guide template wood drilling doweling for installation of handles knobs on doors and drawer pull with storage bag 4 2 out of 5 stars 406 17 99 17. Installation of cabinet knobs and pulls made easy.

The template shown here costs under 5 at on amazon. Start by determining where exactly you want your knobs to sit. They are also available at any home center. Next cut the template out with either scissors or a utility knife.

I have 3 differents sizes of cabinet pulls so i made my cabinet template extra tall. A wooden template for the doors and another one for the drawers an awl the pointed tool that we used to mark the doors through the template you could also use a tiny pencil or pen to create the template. A common gap measurement is 1 16 inch 0 16 cm. Provides various center to center pull lengths up to 4 inches 3 97.

The height of your template depends on how large your hardware is. Drill bit allowing for installation in 3 quick steps. Cabinet hardware jig adjustable punch locator tool drill guide template wood drilling doweling for installation of handles knobs on doors and drawer pull with storage bag 4 2 out of 5 stars 394 17 99 17. Write down the exact measurement.

More product details close. Find mounting template cabinet hardware accessories at lowe s today. Step 3 with your ruler find the center of the template width and draw a line down the center dividing the template in half. This kit includes door and drawer templates as well as a 3 16 in.

Shim the door against the cabinet and use a ruler or tape measure to measure the small gap between the cabinet door and the cabinet surface.