Drawer hardware rough estimate

Replace Drawer Pulls Estimate

Estimate drawer pull count, pull style, hole spacing, drawer-front material, finish tier, template needs, rough material cost, and DIY time.

Planning layer later

Start with a rough estimate

This free tool focuses on rough drawer hardware cost, hole spacing, drilling risk, finish decisions, time, and pro-warning decision help. Detailed project plans are planned future layers.

Rough estimate only

This tool is for replacing drawer pulls or knobs. It does not include cabinet refinishing, drawer-front replacement, fixing large damage, or professional labor.

Rough material range

$60 - $295

Drawer pulls/knobs, screws, layout supplies, jig allowance, and tools if selected.

Pulls

DIY time

1-4 hours

Difficulty

Beginner

Recommended materials/tools

8 drawer pull(s) or knob(s)
16 approximate mounting hole(s) to verify
Standard handles/pulls
Existing hole spacing matches
Painted drawer fronts
Include drawer hardware jig/template

Planning notes

Assumes replacing drawer pulls on existing drawer fronts, not repairing structural drawer boxes.
Hole spacing must be measured center-to-center before buying replacement pulls.
Does not include cabinet refinishing, replacing drawer fronts, fixing large damage, or professional labor.
Drilling new holes in veneer, laminate, custom, or expensive fronts has higher visible-error risk.

When to call a pro

Call a cabinet pro for expensive/custom fronts, misaligned drilling risk, damaged veneer, stripped holes, or non-standard hardware spacing.

Saved project beta

Save this estimate

Save this rough estimate to a DIY project area so you can come back to it later.

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DIY planning notes

Replace Drawer Pulls planning guide

Use this quick guide with your rough drawer pulls estimate to think through pull count, pull style, hole spacing, new drilling, drawer-front material, finish tier, jig needs, and whether the drawer fronts are safe to drill.

What affects this estimate

Number of drawer pulls or knobs
Knob, handle, cup pull, or bar pull style
Hole spacing compatibility, new holes, or filling and redrilling old holes
Drawer-front material, finish tier, and template or jig use

Basic materials/tools

Materials

• Drawer pulls, knobs, handles, cup pulls, or bar pulls
• Screws matched to drawer-front thickness
• Cabinet hardware jig or template, masking, pencil, tape, and touch-up supplies if needed

Tools

• Drill/driver and suitable bits
• Screwdriver, tape measure, pencil, and level
• Template or jig for consistent placement

Before you start

1Measure center-to-center hole spacing before buying replacement pulls.
2Decide whether existing holes can be reused or whether new holes must be drilled.
3Use a template or jig when replacing several pulls so the layout stays consistent.

Watch out for

Buying pulls without confirming hole spacing and screw length.
Drilling veneer, laminate, custom, or expensive drawer fronts without enough layout control.
Skipping a jig and ending up with visible alignment differences across drawers.

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