- How to Turn Paneled Kitchen Cabinets
into Glass Door Cabinetry
- By: Jessica Ackerman
Glass door cabinets provide a
convenient and attractive way to display china, knickknacks,
decorative tea sets, antiques, and a number of other collectibles,
and they add design and value to kitchen cabinetry.
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For those who do not have these
types of cabinets, replacing cabinetry is a costly undertaking,
but most paneled kitchen cabinets can be turned into impressive
glass door cabinetry in just a few simple steps. The options
for remodeling paneled kitchen cabinets are only limited by your
willingness to do the job, and best of all, you can transform
your paneled cabinetry for much less than the cost of professional
kitchen cabinet refacing.
Necessary Supplies
To turn paneled kitchen cabinets
into glass door cabinetry you will need a putty knife, a rubber
mallet, glazing points, glazing putty, fine-grit sandpaper, and
a pieces of glass cut to the appropriate sizes. The sections
of glass should be the same size as the wood panels removed from
the doors. You will also need a pair of gloves to protect your
hands from any sharp edges. |
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You do not have to settle for
ordinary clear varieties. Visit your local glass supply and repair
shop, and you will find many different types and styles of panels
that can be used to turn paneled kitchen cabinets into beautiful
glass door cabinetry. From fancy etched glass to smoked or fluted
varieties, the options are many. You can turn ordinary paneled
wood cabinets into extraordinary pieces that will make your kitchen
appear far more impressive than it already is.
Procedure
Begin by removing cabinet doors
and panels. The easiest way to remove a wood panel is by placing
the end of a wood chisel beneath the wood edging that holds it
in place and carefully tapping it out with a rubber mallet.
The next step involves getting
rid of the rough edges left behind by the panel edging. Sand
it smooth with fine-grit sandpaper, and wipe away any traces
of sawdust or debris.
With the cabinet door on a flat
surface, carefully lay the glass in place, and secure it with
glazing points approximately every five inches. The glazing points
can be installed with a putty knife.
Lastly, apply glazing putty to
the area where the glass meets the cabinet doorframe and smooth
it with the putty knife. Applying the putty will give the glass
extra security while preventing it from rattling when the cabinet
door is opened and closed.
Transforming paneled kitchen
cabinets into glass door cabinetry really is very easy, and the
look you will achieve is well worth the cost and the effort.
This is an easy way to remodel cabinetry and add considerable
appeal to the kitchen without spending a great deal of money.
Your wood kitchen cabinets will be completely transformed, and
the glass will change the entire look of the room. |
