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  • Complete Cabinet Makeover
  • The Rescue crew prep and paint the kitchen cabinets.
    From "DIY to the Rescue"
    episode DTTR-110


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    7. Apply coat of high quality semi-gloss latex paint (figure D). Start by covering the detail areas such as trim and corners before moving to the larger areas of the door. Brush on an even coat in long strokes to minimize any brush marks.

    8. After cabinet doors are complete (note: after painting, a stained glass artist added glass inserts to the Brogden's doors; this same addition can cost about $100-300 per door), it's time to add the hardware of your choice--the Brogdens chose a curvy, contemporary brushed silver to match the glass inserts and laminated countertops they selected.

    9. First, use combination square to mark placement of hardware on doors and drawer fronts (figure E). Slide the marker to measurements and mark with pencil.
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    Figure D

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    Figure E


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    Figure F
    10. Center the spring punch on the mark, pull back and release. Then, pre-drill all the holes marked by the spring punch.

    11. Insert the hardware screws from the back and tighten into handle with a screwdriver (figure F).


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