How to Repurpose Cabinets
- 1). Remove the knobs or handles from the doors on the cabinets. In most cases, you will locate either one or two screws inside the door. Remove them with a screwdriver.
- 2). Remove the screws that secure the hinges to the door and to the cabinets with a screwdriver.
- 3). Sand the cabinet and doors with a sanding block to remove old paint or stain.
- 4). Wipe the surfaces with a tack cloth to remove any paint or wood dust.
- 5). Paint the cabinets with an interior semi-flat latex paint and a paint roller with a paint color that will complement the room where you will use the cabinets. If you do not want to paint, apply two or three coats of wood stain with a microfiber cloth.
- 6). Sand the old hinges with sandpaper to remove any old rust or finish. Spray the hinges with enamel paint if you do not like bare metal hinges.
- 7). Reattach the hinges to the cabinets and the doors to the hinges.
- 8). Place the new knobs on the doors and secure them with the screws. Most knobs will retrofit into the holes used for the hold knobs or handles.
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