Making Cabinet Doors Out Of Picture Frames

Here s how my currently unsanded and unpainted cabinet doors turned out.

Making cabinet doors out of picture frames.

A face frame does a better job of this if it overlaps the box edges a bit. Jan 13 2013 so lately i ve been into making homemade picture frames for some of my photos. Turn a picture frame into a cabinet door. That otherwise useless cabinet door would make a gorgeous picture frame.

Make sure that your new picture door closes completely and sits flat against the cabinet front. Trace the back of your medicine cabinet onto cardboard and cut out a template. The secret lies in the workmanship and quality of materials used to make cabinet doors. Once it s ready just drill holes to attach hangers and then you can easily hang your pictures from clips.

The cabinet itself is is simple to build and the frame insert is so easy and customizable. Making picture frames from cabinet doors. We ll show you how to turn a picture frame and cork board into a stylish storage cabinet. Also make sure that the picture insert openings are on the opposite side of where the door hardware will be attached.

I was blown away by the sheer number and creativity of these do it yourself projects using found or discount wood doors. Cabinet door picture frames if you are willing to put in a little work you can make picture frames using unfinished discarded or used cabinet doors. Measure the inside area for the picture inserts. Choose which door to make.

Cabinet doors can make or break the look of your kitchen or bathroom cabinets and the longevity of the cabinets. Screw the hinges into the picture frame. On the outside edge. Attach the 2 5 strips of the top frame down the long outside edges first then along top middle and bottom of the door using wood glue.

Face frames on sides of kitchen cabinets should overlap 1 4 in. I am in the middle of remodeling my bathroom and when i took. You ll want to clean and stain or paint the door however you want it to look and then give it plenty of time to dry. Then use your stud markings and the template to trace where your hidden compartment is going to go.

I m still working on the drawer front and the upper doors but let me show you how i made these doors.