Upper Kitchen Cabinets Without Doors

It is true that upper kitchen cabinets can be restored to their original condition without needing the aid of an expert. However, there are certain aspects to keep in mind when restoring cabinets and windows that might make the job a little harder than it should be. With these simple tips, you can restore your old kitchen cabinets to their original state.

The first thing to keep in mind is the material used for the cabinet. Cabinet hardware is not usually as resilient as doors so if the cabinet doors have been painted, it might take a little longer to get the cabinet doors back to their original state. For hardware, the best option is to paint over it, just as you would paint over door hinges. You could also refinish a painted door by sanding the hardware smooth with 220 grit sandpaper and then applying a thin coat of paint.

It is a good idea to re-attach all of the hinges. You can easily do this by first removing the hinges from the frame and then using a hammer to gently tap the head all the way into place. To determine which hinge needs to be re-attached, look at the square shafts on each hinge and mark those areas with a pencil.

You may find that the hinges no longer work if they are cracked or broken and these problems are particularly prevalent if the doors are older. You can remove the hinges and replace them with new ones if necessary.

If the door cannot be removed, you will need to drill a hole through the center of the door to use the shims to open it up. If the hinges are old and broken, you may be able to purchase shims that work with the old hinges, but in many cases the screws or nails are the problem.

You also need to determine which bottom hinges to use. With regards to cabinets with two or three doors, you will generally want to use the bottom hinge from the side of the door closest to the outside of the cabinet.

With cabinet doors without hinges, you will need to select the bottom hinge that is closest to the door. After you determine which hinges need to be used, you need to cut the holes that the new door hinge will need to fit into.

You also need to check the routing. If the cabinet door is positioned on the lower half of the window, you will need to install the floor or basement rails. On the other hand, cabinets without doors need to be installed with the assistance of the cabinet organizers.

You will need to ensure that the rails are in the correct position before you install them. You will also need to screw them into the posts first, or you can use glue to hold them in place. When installing the rails, you need to make sure the holes are even so they are evenly spaced.

The next step is to install the cabinet shelves. When installing cabinet shelves, the steps are fairly similar to installing doors. You will need to install the floor or basement rails, then install the shelf brackets and then screw the shelf brackets into the posts.

You will also need to install the hinges and then the tracks for the track mechanism. The tracks are also called hanging tracks. It is important to avoid dropping anything heavy on the tracks.

If you follow these simple steps, you should be able to restore your upper kitchen cabinets without doors. If you have any problems, be sure to contact a professional so they can help you restore your cabinets.