1. Choose your handles
It’s time to replace those tired, old cabinet door handles with something new and fresh – so head to Bunnings to check out the extensive range. To make things easy on ourselves, we opted for a black handle that matched the size of what was already there – in this case, 96mm – to avoid having to drill new holes. Choosing the same size handles is especially good if you’re renting and you don’t want to get in trouble with your landlord – just keep the old handles and swap them back when you move.
2. Measure up
You may find the handles you want to replace are a different size to what was already there. This is where a template comes in handy – you can pick these up in store. Simply place it on the bottom corner of the door, opposite the hinges – the template has holes for each different cupboard and handle type, so pick the combination you want and use a pencil to mark up your drilling points.
3. Remove your old handles
You can do this with a drill or screwdriver. Once these are off, you’re ready to put the new handles on. Ours came with snap screws, which we snapped off to the correct size – you’ll need some pliers to do this. Then it’s as simple as screwing them in.
4. Put your new handles on
If you’re not doing a simple swap, check you’ve marked the drill points correctly by taking your handle and placing it next to your pencil marks – once everything is lined up, drill a hole all the way through the door. Use a slightly wider drill bit than the screws. A good tip when putting your handles on is to lightly screw in the top part so it’s finger-tight before affixing the bottom one – this way you’ve got some wriggle room. Once they’re both in, tighten away!
5. Sit back and admire your new kitchen cabinets
It really was THAT simple!
Check out the range
Inspired to give it a try yourself? Take a look at our huge range of cabinet handles now.
