What is a false front cabinet?

What is a False Drawer Front? A false drawer front has no functionality but serves the aesthetic purpose of continuing the visual line created by other nearby drawers and cabinets. They seek to eliminate the appearance of open or unused space.

Do you put pulls on fake drawer fronts?

I would recommend putting pulls on the dummy drawers it allows for consistency. Good design is always consistent. It will also give the illusion that these drawers are not fake. The idea of putting a minimal intrusive towel bar works well because then it will serve more for function then aesthetics.

Do you put a handle on a false drawer?

In traditional spaces, the general rule to follow is knobs on doors and pulls on drawers. Sometimes we’ll break this rule for small drawers or small spaces, like bathrooms!

What is a false panel?

Most kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets have a false drawer panel in front of the sink. The purpose of this panel is to maintain the cabinet’s design where a sink doesn’t allow room for a drawer. A false panel is the same width as the cabinet door and the same height as the drawer faces on either side of the sink.

How do you remove the front of a faux drawer?

Lay the board against the back side of the faux drawer facing and tap firmly but not too hard with the hammer. No space to swing, use a small flat bar and the same piece of wood as wedge and lever. Be sure to move the piece of wood around and hit/pry in several locations so that you minimize any potential damage.

Why are there fake drawers?

Fake drawer fronts are used to continue the visual line created by other drawers or cabinet openings. They are often placed in areas in which a drawer would not be appropriate, such as directly under sinks.

How do you remove the front of a false drawer?

Can I use plywood for drawer fronts?

Inset panel drawer fronts will use a real wood plywood or MDF depending on which material you select. The drawer fronts come highly sanded and ready to paint or stain directly out of the box no prep necessary.

How do you install false front cabinet brackets?

Have another person hold the false front up to the cabinet leveling it and centering it side to side. From inside the cabinet install the false front brackets onto the cabinet brackets and while the helper is holding the false front tight mark the screw holes for the false front.

Are there false front cabinet clips in white?

This listing is for the Tenn-Tex False Front Drawer/Cabinet Clip in white. One order includes 2 complete pcs (1 sets) which is enough clips for 1 drawer front. Each set includes a clip for the left and right sides of your drawer.

How do you attach a false drawer to a kitchen cabinet?

Pass the screw shafts through the holes in the drawer front and then attach with buts from the back side (you should be able to get a small socket on the nuts) Now, to be honest, the reason companies dont put hardware on false fronts is that the unknowing user will try to yank the drawer open…and its fixed.

How many false drawer clips do I Need?

One order includes 2 complete pcs (1 sets) which is enough clips for 1 drawer front. Each set includes a clip for the left and right sides of your drawer. False drawer front clips are for a minimum 4-1/4″ opening. Installation instructions will be included with your order along with 8 screws total (4 for each clip). Batteries Included?