Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets.
Putting molding on kitchen cabinet doors.
Trim of any type makes cabinet doors appear expensive.
Some options for the style can be flat panel which are doors with a flat center panel and a raised frame.
Once you ve decided on how you will update your kitchen cabinet doors you will need to decide on the style.
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Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.
Another style that s popular is raised panel cabinet doors which have a raised center panel surrounded by a contour.
You can attach it to the edges around the perimeter or flat on the face of the door.
Adding trim to cabinet doors.
Use one long strip for a row of cabinets the same depth then apply wood glue to each strip nail it in place and let dry.