Steps to Changing and Selecting Cabinet Knobs

Changing and selecting cabinet knobs can be a daunting process. Especially when you consider all of the thousands of options available to homeowners. While sometimes consulting with a professional designer can point you in the right direction, in the end it really comes down to personal choice.

Selecting cabinet knobs can be a confusing process for those who are not decorator savvy. Yet, for others the choice is as simple as seeing the knobs that first catch their eye. No matter how long or short the process, selecting cabinet knobs can be a fun, and sometimes frustrating, room changing experience.

When selecting cabinet knobs, you might want to take into consideration the room in which the cabinets will be, or are, placed. If in the bathroom or in the kitchen, take into consideration the finish on other fixtures in the room. Are your sink fixtures brass, stainless steel, or copper? A safe bet would be to try to match the existing finishes. That said, you are not required to do so. Some find that selecting cabinet knobs allow themselves to express themselves. With the many options available, you can choose to use knobs that are designed to look like Mexican pottery, or beautiful jewels. The point is, the choice is completely yours. You should consider your budget first, and then choose cabinet knobs that will make you happy every time you enter the room.

You may find changing cabinet knobs to be a much easier task. If you can turn a screwdriver, you can change cabinet knobs.

Here are the things you will need to gather so that you can streamline the changing task:

• New knobs.


• Mounting hardware, included with the new knobs.


• Screwdriver.

Here are the steps to take to change your cabinet knobs:

• Simply unscrew the mounting hardware currently keeping your old knobs in place.


• Remove the old knob from the cabinet.


• Place new knob on the cabinet.


• Attach new mounting hardware. Sometimes knob hardware will screw in from the back and sometimes it will go through the knob. No matter how they are mounted, use a screwdriver to tighten the new knob to the cabinet.

At this point, you should check to be sure that the knobs are securely fastened to the cabinet.

Repeat this process until all knobs have been changed.

Changing cabinet knobs can add a fresh, updated look to your cabinets for as little or as much money as you choose to spend.