I keep bumping into my kitchen cabinet doors..what can I do?
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Due to my disability I ride around my house in a power chair. Unfortunately I am continually bumping my chair into walls, doors and furniture. For the most part I can repair most mishaps with a little paint along with a little wall or wood putty. However, my kitchen cabinets are a real challenge. I wish I could just totally remove the doors I bump into the most. Other than hanging some type of curtain I can't think of a solution. Well, I have thought of papering over them with something like Mod Podge. That way I could at least replace it over and over as needed. I guess it's the over and over part that I don't like. Any suggestions?
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I have the same problem. As I am disabled with a power chair bumping into cabinet doors too. Honestly, with the exception of removing the doors not alot that can be truly done. With the exception of slowing down and becareful. And believe me its almost impossible.
As a caregiver, I've worked with clients in chairs that I've repaired and reinforced walls and corners.
A few solutions might be...
Add a rubber bullnose trim to the area you hit/rub against. If you notice next time your at the hospital you will see rubber bullnose trim on the walls to prevent damage from gurneys and rolling equipment. I have installed this in hallways in homes when someone is continually creating wall damage... https://www.trimlok.com/rubber-extrusion/rubber-edge-trim?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi7XQBRDnARIsANeLIetnsiEOsd60G_ZiBHzF3uylPbgCczrIaYRD1oz0qyD_z3-IPCRv1wIaAhBSEALw_wcB
Get some of those foam rubber tiles that fit together like a puzzle and apply them to the offending cabinet doors with construction glue, or double-sided foam tape to make it easier to remove in the future .... https://www.softtiles.com/products/softtiles-2x2-wood-grain-foam-mats
Try to slow down and be more cognizant of your surroundings. I know it's hard when you get busy and want to get things done, but honestly I can't think of another solution.
Are you sure you can't just take them off? I did that with a couple doors due to the fact that they were making my language too colorful. It was such a relief!
I would just remove the doors, as you suggested. If that is just not an option, remove the handles and have someone cut recessed areas in the top or side for opening. That also.e could give you a couple inches.