Installing New Cabinet Hardware

Step 1.  Positioning Cabinet Pulls and Knobs

While there are no hard, fast rules for placement of a knob or pull on a cabinet door, most cabinet makers will locate them approximately 3"-4" above the upper non-hinged corner on base cabinets, or the lower non-hinged corner on wall cabinets. However, the decision is yours to make!

Drawers

Step 2.  Mounting Decorative Cabinet Hardware

When drilling for a knob or pull, a 3/16" hole is recommended for most styles. Pulls with "studs" are an exception. A stud is an extension of the molded screw holes, an extension that goes into the wood.  If a pull has a stud, a 1/4" hole is required.

A. Mounting Pulls

Many Sizes Available

Pulls can be obtained in U.S. Measurements as well as metric. Amerock® offers a broad range of sizes to choose from.

How to Choose the Right Size

• Take note of all sizes available. 

• (FYI, 3" is the most common size pull.) 

• Size is determined by measuring from hole to hole, not by the length of the pull itself.

Installation Tips

If you are using a pull, you will want to determine the hole center spacing of the pull. 3" hole centers are the most common, however, Amerock® offers a wide variety of sizes. You may want to create a durable template prior to drilling to mark the mounting holes and ensure that they are parallel with the door or drawer edge and they are the same placement height on every cabinet.

IMPORTANT! A sample template is shown below.  However, do not print and use this for drilling purposes since downloading and printing may cause template distortions.

B. Mounting Knobs Sizes Available Knobs can be obtained in a variety of sizes, shapes, and diameters. Amerock® offers a broad range of sizes to choose from. How to Choose the Right Size

There are no right or wrong sizes when it comes to selecting the appropriate knob size. Choose the size that looks best in proportion to the size of your cabinet doors and drawers.

FYI: a 1-1/4" or 1-3/8" diameter knob is the most popular.

To create a dramatic effect, consider using a large (1-1/2" diameter or greater) or small (1" diameter or smaller) sized knob. Small sized knobs also work well on applications such as apothecary drawers, spice drawers, appliance garages, pullout cutting boards, etc.

Installation Tips

If you are installing a knob, it is suggested that you create a durable template prior to drilling to mark the mounting hole. This will help to ensure that the knob is positioned properly on the cabinet door or drawer front and that all are the same placement height on every cabinet.