How to Build Kitchen Cabinet Doors from Plywood
Cabinetry can be expensive in today's economy, depending on the brand and style. If you are building a house or just redoing a kitchen, building your own kitchen cabinets saves you money. Making cabinet doors from plywood is a simple task, but it can get more involved if you want to go further and carve designs into them. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1/2 or 3/4-inch high-quality smooth-finish plywood
- Measuring tape
- Circular saw
- Sander
- Wood stain or paint
- 3/8-inch wood screws
- 1 handle or knob per door
- 2 hinges per door
- Screwdriver
Instructions
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First, it is important to determine the appropriate thickness of plywood you need for the doors. As a general rule, if you plan on carving designs into each door, use 3/4-inch plywood. Use 1/2-inch plywood for smooth-surface doors.
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Start by measuring the length and width of the opening each door will cover. Add 1 inch to both measurements, because the doors need to extend 1/2 inch on all sides past the opening they cover.
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Transfer the measurements onto the plywood and cut out the rectangular or square piece for each door.
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Carve designs into the doors if you choose.
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Sand all rough edges off the doors. Apply wood stain or paint of your choice and allow to dry.
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Attach two hinges on the side of each door that will be mounted to the cabinet using 3/8-inch screws. Screw them to the door according to the directions included with them.
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Attach a handle or knob to each door. If a door will be high up, it is a good idea to place it at the bottom of the door.
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Hang each door by attaching the hinges to the cabinet in the appropriate position.
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Tips & Warnings
Be cautious when using power tools.
