How to Add Molding to Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet remodeling is a cost-efficient way to give your kitchen a face lift on a budget. By adding trim to the doors and molding to the cabinets, you can customize your look to mimic that of a high-end remodel. Read on to learn more.

Things You'll Need

• Degreaser
• Trim molding
• Saw
• Paint
• Paint brush
• Adhesive glue

Instructions

1. Look through magazines, removing the pictures of the kitchens you like. By doing this, you'll see a pattern emerge. This will help you choose trim and molding you'll be happy with for a long period of time.

2. Determine the style of trim you want for your cabinet remodeling. Thin round trim can be used to create a French country look, or wide flat planks can be used to mimic a Craftsman-style look.

3. Take detailed measurements of your cabinet doors and any other locations where you wish to add molding. Check to be sure you'll be able to open and close the cabinets easily when deciding to add molding to the top of the cabinets themselves.

4. Purchase your trim at a local home modeling store. Take your measurements with you and ask for guidance if needed, to insure you have enough to do your project.

5. Clean your cabinets with a degreaser. This removes all the dirt, oil and cooking grease, providing you with a clean surface with which to start remodeling your cabinets.

6. Cut the trim to size, measuring carefully to avoid costly mistakes. Paint or stain the trim to match your cabinets prior to their installation.

7. Remove your cabinet doors and lay them on a flat surface. Glue the trim into place using a construction adhesive and allow them to dry thoroughly before rehanging your doors.

Tips & Warnings

• When gluing molding or trim to any part of your kitchen cabinets, secure it with masking tape or brace with scrap lumber until the adhesive dries.