Antique Drawer Knobs With Backplate

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Hammersmith 3''Drill Centers Backplate 1276

Now: $13.37

Was:

MSRP: $14.86
Belwith

Silverado Backplate

Now: $4.15

Was:

MSRP: $5.19
Belwith

Manor House Backplate P282-LP

Now: $2.71

Was:

MSRP: $3.39
Belwith

Manor House Backplate P277-LP

Now: $2.87

Was:

MSRP: $3.59
Belwith

Cavalier Backplate P138-AB

Now: $3.27

Was:

MSRP: $4.09
Belwith

Manor House Backplate P8169-LP

Now: $4.71

Was:

MSRP: $5.89
Elements

Kingsport Cabinet Backplate

Now: $3.40

Was:

MSRP: $3.78

Backplates - Perfect Way to Preserve Cabinets in Style

Sometimes the fastest way to give your kitchen a mini-makeover is to change the knobs and pulls. But what happens when the design you're looking at doesn't fit the existing holes? You can fill, sand, and stain the holes to hide them and hope that no one notices the repair, or you can use a backplate to cover the existing holes while you drill a new one.

Cabinet backplates are installed flush against the cabinet door beneath the escutcheon of the knob or pull you're using. They are used in conjunction with a knob or pull to add a little extra interest and detail to the cabinet, or to camouflage existing holes. Used properly then can help dress up your kitchen cabinets and help show off the new knobs and pulls you've installed.

Selecting Kitchen Cabinet Backplates

Kitchen cabinet backplates come in nearly as many sizes and styles as there are knobs and pulls. Because the backplate needs to be used in conjunction with a knob or pull, your first consideration should always be size.

When selecting the backplate for a cabinet, you need to focus on two separate sizes; the size of the overall backplate and whether it will cover existing holes if needed, and the size of the drillings in the backplate itself. So you need to find a backplate that will both retrofit the cabinet if necessary and match the size of the knob or pull you're installing it with.

Once you've determined the correct size and shape of the backplate, you can now focus on things like finish and design. There are essentially two directions you can take here. Choose a backplate that matches the color and style of the knob or pull to complement it, or choose a plain design in a contrasting finish to make your knob or pull stand out and pop against your cabinet.

Used correctly cabinet backplates can be a wonderful addition to your kitchen design. Choose them carefully to ensure you make the statement you're after.