How to Refurbish an Old Cabinet
Acquire an old cabinet., Remove all the hardware from any drawers, doors, legs, etc., Remove the top., Begin removing...
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Acquire an old cabinet., Remove all the hardware from any drawers, doors, legs, etc., Remove the top., Begin removing...
Plan the locations of your closet shelves., Cut the wire shelves to length., Mark the locations of the mounting clips...
Close the cabinet door and look very closely at which directions it needs to go.,Open the door wide so that you can get...
Decide on a base color for your cabinets., Choose your antique stain., Decide if you will remove your cabinet doors or...
Measure your couch., Pick a fabric and pattern or color., Buy a slipcover., Vacuum the couch to remove any excess dirt...
Cover the floor, counter tops and other surfaces around the area you plan to glaze with drop-cloths or plastic., Tape...
Create a plan that includes the dimensions of the corner cabinet, the type of wood that you will use and what tools you...
Distinguish between knobs and pulls., Decide on color and style., Test the knobs to make sure they feel comfortable in...
Decide where to locate your closet., Lay out the walls and doors., Remove any base or ceiling trim and carpet from the...
Design your cabinets., Cut the side panels., Cut the bottom panel., Cut the two base panels., Cut the top bracers., Cut...
Draw up a plan., Choose materials that fit your budget and cabinet style., Cut the sheet goods and framing materials to...
Wear protective gear., Keep the area well-ventilated., Protect clean areas of the kitchen., Vacuum up loose soot., Wipe...
Use a citrus-based cleaner., Make a baking soda scrub., Make a soap-based cleaner., Make a vinegar-based light...
Separate screw and knob., Place sliver inside of the knob., Thread the knob back onto cabinet, closet or drawer., Test...
Count exactly how many knobs you'll need., Measure the distance between the centers of the screw holes to determine the...
Remove all the contents of cabinets and drawers., Set up a ladder if necessary., Remove the doors and drawers from the...
Choose an under-cabinet lighting kit., Find your source of power., Determine your layout., Clear your workspace...
Scan the wall with a stud finder., Hold the cabinet in place and make sure it’s level., Open the cabinet door and mark...
Install the hinges., Determine how the door fits against the cabinet., Look for pre-drilled holes in the cabinet...
Empty out the cabinet., Measure the cabinet., Measure the drawer to be installed., Obtain wood layer(s) for the base...
Cut off all of the wood that extends out from the drawer box with a handsaw so that all sides are flush with the drawer...
Empty the closet., Measure your closet., Locate the studs., Scribe the first board or baseboard., Attach the first...
Measure the width and depth of the cabinet in which you would like to place sliding shelves., Compare those...
Choose which door to make., Pick the correct material to fit your doors., Use solid wood for a door when you make a...
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