What are Bail pulls?
This fine reproduction of a late 18th century Chippendale-style 2 1/2-inch center-to-center pull is a beautiful enhancement for drawers and cabinets alike. Cut from sheets of solid brass, it’s ideal for new furniture, or as a replacement for a worn or damaged piece.
How is bail pull measured?
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.
What are the handles on drawers called?
A drawer pull (wire pull or simply pull) is a handle to pull a drawer out of a chest of drawers, cabinet or other furniture piece.
Can you replace the handles on a dresser?
There are two main ways for changing the hardware on a dresser. You can update the old dresser hardware with new knobs. You can paint the old dresser hardware.
How wide should cabinet pulls be?
Determine Size While there is no set rule, we generally recommend that the pull length is approximately 1/3 of the cabinet or drawer width. Small Drawers that are 12” or less typically work best with a pull that is 3” to 4” long or a knob that is 1” in diameter.
What size cabinet pulls for drawers?
Using a pull that is approximately 1/3 the length of the drawer is a good rule of thumb. For modern cabinetry, you can use extra long pulls that span nearly the entire width of each cabinet.
Which is better knobs or pulls?
Determine If You Want a Knob or Pull One preference is to use knobs for all doors and pulls for all drawers. For any large door such as a pantry and any pull-out door (including pull-out base pantries or trash pull-outs), use a pull. It is much more comfortable to open a drawer using a pull.
How do you replace furniture handles?
Simply grab a screwdriver (don’t use an electric drill) and carefully remove the screw from the backside of the drawer or cabinet. If your knob or pull doesn’t have a screw, look for a nut and washer; unscrew the nut and slide off the washer, and pull the knob out from the front of the drawer.
How do you replace a handle on a chest of drawers?
How To Replace Old Furniture Hardware With New Drawer Pulls
- Prepare the furniture for painting.
- Remove the original hardware.
- Drill a hole for the new hardware.
- Protect the inside of the drawer.
- Fill old hardware screw holes with wood filler.
- Sand the wood filler.
- Paint the furniture.
What is the rule of thumb for cabinet hardware?
An oversized cabinet door or drawer needs a large piece of hardware for proper functionality. A good rule of thumb for traditional or transitional style pulls is that they should be about one-third of the length of the cabinet drawer. Drawers larger than eighteen inches wide may require more than one pull or knob.
What is the proper placement for cabinet handles?
Cabinet knobs are placed opposite of door hinges. On wall cabinets, knobs are usually placed 2-1/2” to 3” from the bottom corner of the door. On base cabinets, they are placed 2-1/2” to 3” from the upper corner of the door. If your drawer is 24” or wider, you may choose to place a second knob.
How big is a bail pull drawer handle?
Our solid brass bail pulls and bail pull drawer handles are available in a wide variety of historically accurate patterns and finishes. This fine reproduction of a late 18th century Chippendale-style 2 1/2-inch center-to-center pull is a beautiful enhancement for drawers and cabinets alike.
Are there antique bail pulls for antique furniture?
With bail pulls available in a variety of sizes, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect one to complete your furniture restoration projection. From heirloom furniture pieces to furniture kits and more, you’ll find countless antique bail drawer pulls and vintage-inspired bail pulls to add the finishing touches.
What kind of bail pulls should I get?
Choose Chippendale-style brass bail pulls for a truly timeless and exquisite look, or aim for more minimal style bail drawer pulls with built-in rosettes. With bail pulls available in a variety of sizes, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect one to complete your furniture restoration projection.
What kind of handles are on manor house bail pulls?
Our Manor House Swan-Neck Bail Pull (3-Inch Center-to-Center) brings a sophisticated touch to your bureau, chest, or table. Made of cast zinc, it features rope-framed, round rosettes and a smooth, swan-neck handle.