- 1). Open the cabinet door and make a light mark 1 inch in from the opening edge of the cabinet at the top, center and bottom of the inside of the door.
- 2). Mark the center height of the door by measuring from the top to the bottom and dividing this number by two; mark this measurement on the 1-inch line. This is your center line.
- 3). Examine the back of your cabinet handle and measure the distance from each screw post. Handles typically measure either 3 or 4 inches post to post; we'll use 3 inches in this example.
- 4). Divide the post difference by two; in this example three divided by two equals one and one half.
- 5). Draw an "X" 1 1/2 inch down from the center line and another "X" 1 1/2 inch up from the center line. Check your measurements to verify they are 1 inch from the open edge of the door and equal distance from the top and bottom.
- 6). Drill a pilot hole through each "X" making sure it is straight.
- 7). Slide a screw (packaged with the handle) through each pilot hole. Note that you may need to use the screwdriver if the hole is too small for the screw to slide easily.
- 8). Align the handle posts with the screws and fasten them on with the screwdriver. Do not over tighten as this may strip the screw.
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