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Plastic furniture handles change the color of the cabinetry without replacing the fronts, because a strong color is the rule, not the exception. Knobs are most common, followed by long handles and individual recessed models. Colors can be muted (white, black, gray) or bold (blue, red, pink). Plastic furniture handles weigh a fraction of the weight of cast furniture, so they stick to even thin chipboard fronts.
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Long Handle or Knob: Plastic Furniture Handles
The choice is determined by how the furniture opens. Not by the appearance of the front in the photo. You grab the knob with two fingers and turn it with your wrist, so it fits the door, a narrow column, or a shallow drawer under the countertop. You wrap your entire hand around the long handle and it handles the drawer, pulling it along with its contents. Knobs are the most numerous here, and long profiles add a selection of drawers. There are also recessed models that fit into a slot milled into the door surface, which cannot be added to the finished front without a milling machine. If you're interested in the same shape in a different material, browse all furniture knobs.
What's the difference between plastic and metal furniture handles?
Plastic furniture handles are lightweight and warm to the touch. In winter, they don't suffocate your hand with cold like steel, and on a thin chipboard front, they don't add weight to the hinges. Plastic hardware is easier to scratch with a hard sponge than powder coating on metal, so clean it with a soft cloth, not a steel wool pad. The color runs through the entire body or through the paintwork, depending on the model, so two handles of the same color may have different sheen. Some handles combine plastic with another material, most often leather: the plastic acts as the body, and the leather acts as the grip. Individual models have a chrome finish, so they look like metal while retaining the weight of the material.
Plastic kitchen cabinet handles and spacing for the finished front
Stock kitchen cabinet fronts are drilled in several repeatable dimensions. These dimensions determine whether new hardware will fit without a drill. The most common ones are 96, 128, and 160 mm, followed by 224 mm for wide drawers and 16 mm for small models. Spacing the holes you already have in the front allows you to replace the hardware in the entire kitchen in one afternoon, without drilling or plugs. Measure the distance between the centers of the two screws in the old handle, preferably after unscrewing it, when the holes are exposed. Plastic kitchen handles are replaced one at a time, so you can start with one cabinet and see the result before buying a complete set. Models fastened with a single screw do not have a spacing, so measuring is not necessary.
What Color of Plastic Furniture Handles to Choose
The palette here is wider than in the metal sections, because the color doesn't have to imitate steel or brass. Blue and red are the most popular. Black follows close behind, then white, gray, pink, and finally beige, brown, orange, and green. A uniform color throughout the entire unit makes the handle appear as a splash of color on the front, rather than a glossy detail. In laundry rooms and utility rooms, plastic handles are typically chosen in white or gray to blend in with the light-colored cabinetry. Red and black create a strong accent on a white kitchen, while beige and gray are more subdued on a wooden front. You will find a wider selection of colors in the section colorful furniture handles, and models selected for the youngest room in the section handles for the room Children's.
How to clean plastic furniture handles
Plastic tolerates gentler cleaning than metal. A damp cloth and a drop of dish soap are sufficient. Abrasive powders, hard sponges, and steel wool pads leave a network of fine scratches on the plastic that cannot be polished, while solvents and acetone can soften the surface. Plastic furniture handles should be damp washed and wiped dry, as standing water near the screw will enter the hole in the front. Leather-combined models should be cleaned differently: the strap itself should be dry cleaned, without soaking. While you're at it, check the tightness of the screws, as fittings used daily can become loose over time, and a loose knob will rotate on its axis and wear away the paint on the front.
Frequently asked questions about plastic furniture handles
◆ Which plastic handles fit kitchen cabinets?
Stock cabinet fronts most often fit spacings of 96, 128, and 160 mm, and these three values recur most frequently in this category. For doors under the sink and narrow columns, a knob is sufficient, as the grip is single-point. For drawers with pots and pans, a long handle with a spacing of 160 or 224 mm works better.
◆ What colors do plastic furniture handles come in?
Blue and red are the most popular, followed by black, white, gray, and pink, followed by beige, brown, orange, and green. Most models feature a single color throughout, while single handles combine two colors. White or gray is usually chosen for light-colored laundry rooms, and red or black for white kitchens.
◆ What spacing do plastic furniture handles have?
The most common is 128 mm, followed by 96 and 160 mm, and 224 mm for wide drawers. Smaller models also come in 16 mm. The distance is measured from the center of one hole to the center of the other, not from the ends of the handle. Single-point models, fastened with a single screw, do not have a spacing.
◆ Will a plastic handle hold a heavy drawer?
For a drawer with pots and pans, choose a long handle with two screws instead of a knob with a single screw, because then the load is distributed between two distant points. Also, match the length to the width of the front: a handle that extends at least halfway across ensures the drawer opens evenly, not at an angle.
◆ What's the difference between a plastic knob and a long handle?
A knob has one mounting point and you grip it with two fingers, so it fits doors and narrow posts. A long handle has two holes and you grip it with your whole hand, so it's easier to work with on the drawer. For a knob, check the diameter, and for a long handle, the spacing and length.
◆ Are plastic handles suitable for a child's room?
Yes, because they are light, warm to the touch, and available in strong colors that can easily match the color of the wall or bedding. Choose shapes without sharp edges and a knob rather than a long profile at face height. Models selected for this interior, along with animal and floral shapes, are collected in a separate section of the store.
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