Confirm the selected product
Check product type, size, centres, overall length and finish before the fitter marks the cabinetry.
Cabinet Hardware Installation & Fitting Guide | Capramont & Co
Cabinet hardware should be fitted only after centres, door thickness, projection, finish and fixing requirements have been checked against the product tear sheet. Capramont & Co supports British-made cabinet hardware installation with PDP specifications, tear sheets, samples, finish sign-off, custom-centre review and project/drawing review before made-to-order production.
Fitting control
Do not drill from visual judgement alone.
For two-point hardware, confirm the centre-to-centre size from the selected PDP or product tear sheet before drilling. Overall length and centre size are not the same measurement, and small errors become expensive once fronts have been drilled.
Check the tear sheet
Use the PDP and specification sheet to confirm the fitting-relevant data instead of relying on images alone.
Control the project record
For multi-room projects, keep product, finish, centre, quantity and room decisions in one schedule.
Pre-drill checklist
Before drilling cabinet fronts
A cabinet handle is ready to fit only when the centres, fixings, finish, door thickness, projection and project record have been checked.
| Check | Why it matters | Best Capramont route |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Knobs, T-bars, C pulls, cup pulls and handles do not all fit in the same way. | View Hardware Finder |
| Centre-to-centre size | The fixing holes must match the selected product size exactly. | Check centres matrix |
| Door or drawer thickness | Fixing suitability may depend on the front thickness and joinery construction. | Send project details |
| Projection and clearance | Hardware must not foul adjacent doors, frames, appliance panels or meeting stiles. | Check projection guide |
| Finish approval | Finish should be physically reviewed before made-to-order production. | Order finish sign-off sample |
| Multi-room control | Repeated sizes, finishes and quantities need a controlled approval record. | Start a Hardware Schedule |
Product-specific projection, screw/thread and door-thickness details should be checked on the relevant PDP or tear sheet before drilling or releasing made-to-order hardware.
Product type
Fitting logic by hardware type
Use this as the first fitting decision layer. It should sit alongside the product page, tear sheet and any project-specific review.
| Hardware type | Typical fixing logic | Installation note | Product proof route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet handle | Two fixing points | Confirm centre-to-centre before drilling and align consistently across a run. | Beaufort, Westbourne, Farringdon, Egerton, Brunswick |
| Cabinet knob | Single fixing point | Mark carefully because small alignment errors are visible across repeated fronts. | Farringdon, Harrington, Brunswick, Burlington |
| T-bar | Single fixing point | Confirm rotation, hand position and repeated alignment before drilling. | Brunswick, Lexham, Varndell, Pembridge |
| C pull | Two fixing points | Check pair alignment, edge relationship and hand clearance before drilling. | Beaufort C Pull, Westbourne C Pull |
| Cup pull | Two fixing points | Confirm orientation, drawer rail position and grip space before fitting. | Farringdon Cup, Egerton Cup, Eccleston Cup |
| Appliance pull | Two fixing points, longer pull | Confirm centre size, panel structure, door weight and clearance before production. | Farringdon, Egerton P1/P2, Brunswick |
Avoid call-backs
Common fitting mistakes
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Choosing by overall length only
Overall length and fixing centres are different measurements.
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Drilling before finish approval
Finish decisions should be physically signed off before made-to-order production.
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Assuming existing holes are standard
Measure the hole centres before selecting replacement hardware.
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Ignoring projection and clearance
Check adjacent doors, appliance panels, frames and meeting stiles.
When to ask first
Use custom-centre review before drilling
Use this route when existing holes, non-standard centres, unusual joinery, paired pulls, appliance panels or project-specific fitting details create uncertainty.
Helpful information includes existing hole spacing, selected product family, finish direction, drawings, elevations, door counts and any current schedule.
PDP proof
Specification proof available before ordering
Use product pages, images, specification sheets and sample routes to confirm fitting data before production and installation.
Cabinet handle
Beaufort Cabinet Handle
Centres: 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364mm. Check centres and overall length before drilling.
C pull
Beaufort C Pull
Centres: 32, 46, 58mm. Check paired alignment, edge relationship and grip clearance.
Cabinet pull
Westbourne Cabinet Pull
Centres: 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364mm. Confirm centre size before drilling.
Long pull
Farringdon Handle
Centres include 92–604mm options. Useful for cabinet handles and appliance-scale review.
Cup pull
Farringdon Cup
Centres: 50, 86, 138mm. Check drawer rail position, orientation and hand clearance.
Tall-unit route
Brunswick Cabinet Handle
Centres include 158–675mm options. Check panel structure, clearance and repeated alignment.
Project route
When to send drawings or start a Hardware Schedule
Use a controlled route where fitting depends on drawings, elevations, door counts, repeated rooms, finish approval or custom-centre review.
Project support
Project & Drawing Review
For drawings, elevations, door counts, existing schedules and fitting questions.
Enquiry routeStart a Project Enquiry
For quotation requests, defined items, schedule review, changes or bespoke work.
Schedule routeStart a Hardware Schedule
For products, finishes, centres, quantities, rooms and approvals in one record.
Trade routeApply for Trade Access
For approved trade pricing, account ordering and repeat project support.
Questions
Installation and fitting FAQs
What should be checked before drilling cabinet handle holes?
Check product type, centre-to-centre size, overall length, door or drawer thickness, finish, projection and fixing requirements. For repeated runs, mark and test the position before drilling the full set.
Do all cabinet handles use the same fixing method?
No. Pull handles, C pulls and cup pulls normally require two fixing points, while knobs and T-bars are usually single-point fittings. Always check the relevant PDP or product tear sheet before drilling.
Can Capramont review handles for existing hole centres?
Yes. Existing hole spacing should be reviewed before ordering so the correct product, centre size or custom-centre route can be confirmed before made-to-order production.
Should finishes be signed off before fitting?
Yes. Physical finish sign-off is recommended before made-to-order production, especially for client approval, patinated finishes, multi-room projects or cabinetry colour matching.
When should a Hardware Schedule be used?
Use a Hardware Schedule when a project involves multiple rooms, several hardware types, repeated sizes, finish approvals or client sign-off. It keeps product, finish, size, centre, quantity and room data controlled.