Cabinet Hardware by Amerock

Matching Cabinet Hardware

guestpost — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:21:47 +0000

Matching your cabinet hardware between hinges, knobs or handles is a must. When the hinges are a different color or plainly damaged by age, it is a good investment to change them to unify the appearance of your cabinets, be it in the kitchen, the bathroom, or the laundry room. To complete the façade, you can choose your towel racks and/or paper towel holder to match everything. Cabinet hardware is easy to change if you get bored with the style someday. Just changing the hardware will refresh the room and change its look. You can then enjoy a new ambiance.

Drawer Pulls That You Enjoy Handling

guestpost — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:27 +0000

If you ever get online, you will be amazed at the large variety of drawer pulls that are available at the click of a button. As you make your choice, keep in mind the size of your drawers and the force you have to apply to open them. Brass pulls look royal in incandescent lighting, whereas silver pulls can bring in daylight even during the night. Wooden pulls look quite traditional and crystal pulls can bring in a modern sparkle. Ceramic and porcelain pulls look cool on your bathroom cabinetry and copper pulls can add warmth to your room. Wood and metal drawer pulls can be carved or molded into leaves, flowers, butterflies and a whole range of plant and animal themes. Cup pulls or bin pulls that you have seen on old traditional furniture are still available in the market. However, they have evolved to add aesthetics to your home décor.

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Back Plates: Install Your Own

guestpost — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:56:05 +0000

If you are going to install your own back plates, keep in mind the material that you will be working with, the method of installation, and the care after it is up. Make sure that you measure the space for the back plates very carefully so that you do not have to redo your own work. In some places, you can order the right size so that you do not have to do the cutting at home, but you must give them the perfect and exact measurements from the beginning. Ask for some tips on the material that you are using and do not be discouraged. You can do this yourself and you can do it well.

Cabinet Knobs – A Good Way to Spruce Up Secondhand Cabinets

guestpost — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:09:36 +0000

There are cabinets of all shapes and sizes and they can all look new and different with a little fresh paint and some new cabinet knobs. If someone wants to get a cabinet for their house but they don’t have a lot of money, one of the best ways to do it is to get one secondhand, paint it and put new cabinet knobs on it. It will look brand new and it will cost a lot less than buying a new cabinet. It’s amazing what a little paint and a few knobs can do for a secondhand cabinet when you don’t have a lot of money.

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Kitchen Handles of all Shapes and Sizes

guestpost — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:08:19 +0000

Whether you need something stained and wooden for your rustic kitchen’s look, or something metal or glass for your more modern kitchen, you’re bound to find something to go perfectly with your home when shopping for kitchen handles.

Hardware can often be an afterthought, but it is entirely possible to use your kitchen handles to set off the style you’re looking for in your house. Make sure to choose hardware that is stable and will not break in a short amount of time. Use your kitchen pulls to your advantage, and use all your options when choosing a style!

Cabinet Hardware – A Quick Way to Make a Change

guestpost — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:21:09 +0000

One of the best and quickest ways to give a kitchen a new look is to put new hardware on all the drawers and cabinets. When you are looking for cabinet hardware, it’s important to think about the décor of the kitchen. How does it look? What kind of decorations does it have? What about the rest of your house? Is it traditional or is it more contemporary? Keeping with the general theme of the house is a good idea, and it will make sure that all of the items in the house are in sync and will match.

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Drawer Pulls: Installation

guestpost — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:32:44 +0000

Anyone who knows how to work a screwdriver can install drawer pulls. It is a simple two step process. Step one: unscrew the old drawer pulls. Step two: screw in the new ones. Make sure that you have a good fit by using the screws that came with the new pulls, however you might still find them a little too loose. If that is the case, then you should add washers to the screws so that they will tighten up without splitting or cracking the wood. Finish your project with a small dab of white glue or nail polish on the screw so that it will not loosen back up.

Wacky Cabinet Knobs

guestpost — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:37:15 +0000

Instead of the popular round stainless steel cabinet knobs that have been trendy for the past few years, why not try to revamp your cabinets and find wacky fun knobs? Keep the hinges simple, and change your cabinet knobs to something fresh, colorful, flowery if you like, or just plain modern with different shapes all around. For instance, one cabinet door can have a knob in the shape of a spoon, the other a fork, the next one a knife, etc. You can find almost any kind of knob you can think of if you just search the net and order them. You can also go to the nearest large hardware store to see the selection in person.

Cabinet Hardware: Repairs and Renewals

guestpost — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:33:02 +0000

When it is time to do some repair work on cabinets, no matter what type they are, you should start with a careful inspection of the cabinet hardware. If the hinges are sagging or the pulls and knobs have seen better days, then take this opportunity to replace them. Instead of replacing or refacing your cabinets, a new finish and new cabinet hardware could be all that you need to give the whole room a low cost but very effective makeover. Not only will they look better, but they will work better as well.

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What are Back Plates?

guestpost — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:59:28 +0000

Back plates can be the area behind the kitchen stove or behind the sink and are frequently referred to as other names such as a back splash. They are used to protect the area from water or grease splashes. Back plates can be a great way to add more flavor to the kitchen and should be complementary to the décor that is already in place as well as functional. For instance, a red and white toile kitchen would benefit from the look of a copper back plate. Blue would be set off with a shiny silver or matte gray plate as well.