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Making Metal Cabinet Drawer Adjustments

February 14th, 2010 No comments

This article explains how to fix kitchen, office or bathroom vanity drawer faces that are attached to metal drawer sides. Making these adjustments is just a matter of turning a couple of screws, in “theory” and moving the decorative drawer face into a different position. This is not always the case though. read Metal Cabinet Drawer Adjustments

Categories: Working With Drawers

How to Stop Kitchen Drawer From Rubbing Countertop

February 13th, 2010 No comments

How to adjust a cabinet drawer from scraping on the top is challenging. You can stop these from rubbing on the countertop by shimming the counter or adjusting the face. The degree of difficulty is going to depend upon your situation and carpentry skills.
Stop Kitchen Drawer From Rubbing on Counter

Categories: Working With Drawers

Replacing Island Kitchen Wall End Pieces of Maple Wood Veneer

February 9th, 2010 No comments

I recently a had a customer who hired me to replace (fix) the wall end cap pieces of wood that were stained to match the maple kitchen cabinetry. The cupboards were sixteen years old and the thin veneer had stayed attached very well for a long time. The maple pieces had been glued on with contact glue and through read Replacing Island Kitchen Wall End Veneer

How to Install Mirror on the Back of a Cabinet

February 9th, 2010 No comments

An upper (wall) cupboard needs to be fastened to the wall before a decorative mirror can be added. Rather than learn how to install the mirror, I have always hired a glass company to measure, supply, deliver and attach the mirror to the back How to Install Mirror in Cabinets

Categories: Cabinet Making

How To Spray Paint Formica Cabinets and Doors

February 7th, 2010 No comments

Here’s how I prepare to spray paint plastic laminate Formica cabinets. Removing the doors and reinstalling them is the most difficult part of the project. You are going to need special paint from the store that is designed to adhere to plastic laminate. One brand name that works well is Cabinet Rescue. Here’ a good article with some  fast kitchen cabinet remodeling ideas for painting.

Tools & Materials Needed for Painting Plastic Laminate

-Lacquer Thinner
-Spray Gun
-220 Grit Sand Paper
-Rags read How to Spray Paint Formica Cabinets & Doors