Hiding a cabinet knob screw

[Colin]

Here's one for kitchen cabinet painters. We used to do this on the Robinson & Cornish kitchens, so I've got a big bag of them left over. You may use it already, but I think it makes a nice finishing touch.

Here's the problem:

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Even though the screw for attaching the knob has been countersunk, it looks less than good.

Here's the solution:

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It's called a furniture glide, and is designed to be hammered onto the bottom of wooden furniture legs so they slide over carpets etc.

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Knock it in with a nylon hammer.....

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And voila. It goes in easily to Tulipwood etc. and will go into MDF with a bit more force. If the knob comes loose, it can be gently prised off and replaced

[Kilshaw]

That's good that. beats those sh1ty plastic covers that fin into the cross of the head!

[Aggie]

That's a handy little tip Colin - trouble is, I can never remember all of them!

[mikethebrush]

thats a nice solution

[mistcoat]

11/10 for that one Colin

[traditionalpainter]

Great tip. You should take up this kitchen milarkey professionally

[Colin]

You mean people would pay for this?

[ewingpainting]

good idea Colin!