What can I use instead of drawer pulls?
Plastic toys from the dollar store or thrift shop are great pieces to start with. The plastic is softer and very forgiving if you end up needing to take a few tries to get the hole drilled out. They are somewhat large for your basic door knob or drawer pull, but could work on the right piece.
What is the most common type of drawer pull?
Bar Pulls
Bar Pulls – These tend to be the most common type of pull we see. They work well on most styles of cabinet door, from shaker to more contemporary, because there are almost endless varieties, sizes, and styles available.
How do I identify drawer pulls?
To measure drawer pulls, you must determine three measurements: length, center-to-center distance, and projection/depth. With knobs, focus on projection/depth measurements, since most knobs will not be particularly tall or wide.
Do you put drawer pulls on fake drawers?
I would recommend putting pulls on the dummy drawers it allows for consistency. Good design is always consistent. It will also give the illusion that these drawers are not fake. The idea of putting a minimal intrusive towel bar works well because then it will serve more for function then aesthetics.
What is a cabinet pull?
What is a Pull? Pulls are small fixtures attached to drawers’ front faces to allow them to be pulled open. To make installation simple, cabinet drawers and doors are often made with a precut hole to help assist with consistent placement.
Can you use knobs on drawers?
There are no strict rules to follow when choosing whether to select a knob or a pull or both. One preference is to use knobs for all doors and pulls for all drawers. It is much more comfortable to open a drawer using a pull. This allows the whole hand to grab instead of only your fingertips.
What are standard drawer pull sizes?
For standard size cabinetry (dimensions of 12″ – 36″) the most common pull sizes are 3”, 4”, 96mm, and 128mm center to center (from one screw hole to another).
What is the most popular cabinet knobs and pulls?
Top 16 Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Knobs and Pulls
- Alison Value Oversized Antique Brass Knob.
- 3-Inch Bit Pull (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Alison Value Center to Center Bar Pull.
- Somerset Melon Pull 7-inch (Brushed Satin Nickel Finish)
- Davenport Knob (Satin Nickel Finish)
- Square Twist T Handle Knob (Steel)
What are antique drawer pulls made of?
brass
Drawer pulls are most commonly made of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc. It’s a tradition that dates to the William and Mary period when round drop pulls were cast. These early round or pear shaped pulls were usually flat or hollow on the back.