Cabinet Hardware Upgrades
Cabinet hardware changes can refresh a kitchen, bathroom or storage area without replacing the cabinet boxes. This service covers knobs, pulls, hinges, door alignment, drawer-front hardware and similar updates where the main project is the hardware rather than a full cabinet installation.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Repair remains separate for box repairs, new cabinet runs, leveling and structural cabinet work. Painting or refinishing cabinet surfaces also belongs to a different scope.
Knobs & Pulls
Replacing existing knobs or pulls is simplest when the new hardware uses the same hole spacing. If the style changes from one-hole knobs to multi-hole pulls, or the new pull spacing differs, new drilling and treatment of old holes may be needed.
A layout template helps keep hardware aligned across many doors and drawers. Before drilling, confirm the center-to-center measurement and whether the door style or drawer front provides enough material for the selected hardware.
Hinges and Door Alignment
Concealed hinges often allow vertical, horizontal and depth adjustment, which can correct uneven door gaps or minor rubbing when the cabinet box itself is square. Older surface-mounted hinges may be less adjustable and can require replacement if worn or bent.
Door alignment cannot correct a warped door or damaged cabinet face. Structural cabinet problems belong under Cabinet Installation & Repair rather than repeated hinge adjustment.
New Hole Layout vs Existing Holes
Reusing existing holes avoids extra repair, but it limits hardware choices. Drilling new holes provides more flexibility and needs careful measurement so every handle sits at the same height and orientation.
Old holes may remain visible depending on the new hardware footprint. Filling and refinishing those holes should be discussed before installation so the customer understands whether the result is hardware-ready, paint-ready or fully refinished.
Drawer Hardware & Soft-Close Options
Drawer pulls can be replaced in the same way as door hardware, while drawer slides or soft-close add-ons require more attention to the cabinet geometry. Retrofit components are not universal and should be compatible with the drawer type and available clearance.
A hardware upgrade should improve normal operation without forcing incompatible parts into an old cabinet. If drawers sag because the box or slide mounting surface is damaged, that condition may require repair beyond a simple hardware swap.
FAQ
Can new pulls be installed where knobs were before?
Yes, but new holes and treatment of the old hole may be required.
Can hinges be adjusted instead of replaced?
Often, if the hinge is still functional and the door or cabinet is not warped.
Does this include cabinet painting?
No. Hardware and alignment are separate from refinishing.