Cabinet Hardware Hole Repair | Our Process Explained

See how cabinet hardware hole repair lets you update knobs and pulls without visible old holes. Learn how we fill, sand, prime, and paint for a smooth finish.

CABINET PAINTING

Ben C.

10/26/20263 min read

A SMALL DETAIL THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE

How We Fill and Repair Cabinet Hardware Holes

Changing your cabinet hardware is a simple way to give your kitchen or bathroom a fresh, updated look. But what if the new knobs or pulls don't line up with your existing holes? We'll show you how we professionally fill and repair old hardware holes to create a smooth, flawless finish before priming and painting.

WHY FILL THE HOLES?

Allows you to change the hardware style and placement

Creates and clean, smooth surface

Provides a better, finished look

Lets you customize the look of your cabinets

Our Step-By Step Process

We take the time to properly fill and repair old hardware holes so the finished result looks seamless and professional.

PREPARE

GLUE IN DOWELS

CUT FLUSH

SPACKLE

SAND

We clean the area and lightly sand around the existing holes.

Wood dowels are glued into the holes and allowed to dry.

The dowels are cut off flush with the surface of the door or drawer front.

We fill any small gaps with spackle.

We sand again to ensure the surface smooth prior to priming and painting.

Before & After

Once the holes are filled and painted, there's virtually no trace of the old hardware—just a smooth, beautiful finish.

Oak kitchen cabinet doors with original brushed nickel knobs

Refinished sage green cabinet doors with matte black pulls.

Refinished white bathroom cabinets with crystal knobs and repaired hardware holes

Original maple bathroom vanity with silver cabinet knobs

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

New Hardware, A Fresh Look

Filling old hardware holes give you the freedom to choose new knobs or pulls and place them exactly where you want. It's a simple upgrade that makes a big difference in the overall look of your cabinets

Champagne gold knobs on freshly painted white kitchen cabinet doors

Champagne gold drawer pulls on professionally painted white cabinets

White painted cabinet false front with seamlessly filled hardware holes.

NEW KNOB PLACEMENT

CLEAN, UPDATED LOOK

NO TRACE OF OLD HOLES

Old holes filled, new knob installed in ideal position.

Filled holes create a smooth surface for a flawless finish.

The repaired areas blend seamlessly with the finish.

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New Hardware. No Trace of the Old.

Ready to update your cabinet hardware without worrying about old holes showing through? Elevated Cabinet Painting can fill existing hardware holes and professionally refinish your cabinets for a beautiful, seamless transformation.

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Professional cabinet painting and cabinet door replacement throughout the Denver Metro area. Contact us for a FREE in-home estimate.

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