How to Replace Cabinet Fronts

Your kitchen is the center of your home. It is the place where your family and friends always seem to gather. Your kitchen should be a room that you can be proud of. Your cabinets are one of the biggest expenses in any kitchen remodel. Cabinets don't have to break the bank. If your cabinets are in good condition, replacing the cabinet fronts is a great way to get an entirely new look without the new cabinet expense.

Ammonia based cleaner
Rags
Sandpaper
Replacement doors and drawer fronts
Construction adhesive
Finish nails
Hammer
End panels
Veneer sheets
Utility knife
Drill
Wood putty

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the old doors and drawer fronts.
- 2
  Scrub the cabinet frames with ammonia based cleaner to remove all grease and grime. Sand the cabinet frames with medium grit sandpaper. Wipe away any sanding dust with a damp rag.
- 3
  Measure a section of the cabinet frame. Cut the veneer sheet to your measurements, using a utility knife. Completely cover the frame. The veneer sheets will have a paper backing. Remove the backing from the veneer, and press the sheet firmly into place. Hold a piece of scrap wood firmly in your hand and run it along the veneer to remove air bubbles. Repeat this process in sections to cover the entire cabinet frame.
- 4
  Lay the doors flat on the ground. Attach the hinges to the doors. Have a friend hold the door in place while you attach the hinge to the cabinet frame with a drill. Test to make sure that the doors are level. Adjust until they are properly placed.
- 5
  Spread adhesive on the back of a drawer front. Press the drawer front in place. Secure with finish nails.
- 6
  Find the end panels. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the panel. Press it firmly onto the side of the cabinet frame. Secure the end panels with finish nails.
- 7
  Fill all nail holes with wood putty. Trim any excess veneer with a utility knife. Attach any door and drawer hardware.

Furnace Filters That Do Not Reduce Air Flow

HEPA Vs. Ionic

Air Purifiers