How to Do Moulding on Kitchen Cabinets

Adding moulding to your cabinets makes your whole kitchen look great.

Adding moulding to your kitchen cabinets is a good way to improve the look and value of your kitchen without too much expense. Whether you choose a thin, round trim or something wide and flat, changing the look of your kitchen cabinets is fun and easy to do. Decide to match the cabinet colors, or choose contrasting trim.

Things You'll Need

• Moulding
• Saw
• Paint or stain
• Paint brush
• Adhesive glue
• Clamp
• Rags or towel
• Measuring tape
• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Research online and in magazines to find a style of moulding you would like to add to your cabinets. Look for something that suits both your personal style and your kitchen. For a classical look you could try Corinthian fluted trim. A split dowel style keeps it simple, and a beaded moulding with rosette trim gives your cabinets an antique look. Try to make sure whatever style you choose is repeated to some degree in another area of the kitchen. As for color, opt for an unfinished trim so you can stain or paint to match your cabinets and kitchen scheme.

2. Take detailed measurements of all of your kitchen cabinet doors, as well as any other places you will be attaching new moulding. Ensure that you will be able to open and close the cabinet doors when you are finished.

3. Purchase your new moulding at your local home improvement store or lumber yard. Bring your measurements with you, and ask someone there to help you.

4. Clean your kitchen cabinets with degreaser to remove any debris or stains from cooking and everyday use. You want a clean, dry surface to work with when you attach your moulding.

5. Cut the trim to the sizes you measured. If you are unsure, measure again before cutting. Paint or stain the moulding to match the cabinets once they have been cut. Allow to dry.

6. Remove the doors from the cabinets. Use adhesive glue to stick the moulding in place. Use small clamps to hold the moulding in place while the glue dries. Replace the doors when the glue has dried.

Tips & Warnings

• When painting trim or entire cabinets, use two coats.

• Place a rag or towel between clamp and trim to avoid damage.

• Consider simple designs when choosing moulding unless you want them to be a focal point of your kitchen.

References

• OnlineTips.org: Adding Moulding to Dress Up Cabinet Doors