How do I install Kitchen cabinet knobs?

Sarah
by Sarah

I purchased ceramic hand painted knobs for my kitchen. They came with screws that are very long. I’ve figured out a solution to that problem however am not sure what kind of glue to use for ceramic. Any suggestions? I’ve tried e6000 but doesn’t work.

  5 answers
  • Dee Dee on Apr 24, 2019

    Why are you putting glue on the back of nobbs? Go to HD or Lowes and ask the guy in the hardware department to get you shorter screws and put the knobs on the correct way.

  • William William on Apr 24, 2019

    I agree with Dee. Measure the thickness or the drawers/doors and go the the hardware store, HD, Lowes, Menard's and get shorter screws. I have actually cut down screws with a hack saw and a pair of pliers. No glue will hold forever with daily use. Not a solution.

  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Apr 24, 2019

    You can't just get shorter screws?

  • Sarah Sarah on Apr 24, 2019

    The problem is the knobs do not have a screw hole, instead it is an empty hole with glue around the opening. The glue is not for the door it is for the inside of the knob which I’ll then screw the screw into. I have gotten shorter but the knob will not hold them. I

  • Teacup8885 Teacup8885 on Apr 25, 2019

    Try caulk! Maybe.. lol