replacing flush pulls on sliding closet doors?
#1
06-26-06, 02:41 PM
replacing flush pulls on sliding closet doors?
Hi all,
I know these are easy to install but I can't get the old pulls out. The old ones are very dated fake plasticy brass and we are replacing all the hardware in our house with SS.
This is what I'm talking about, in case it isn't clear:
http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalo...php?p_ref=8085
Thanks in advance!
I know these are easy to install but I can't get the old pulls out. The old ones are very dated fake plasticy brass and we are replacing all the hardware in our house with SS.
This is what I'm talking about, in case it isn't clear:
http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalo...php?p_ref=8085
Thanks in advance!
#2
06-26-06, 04:23 PM
First make sure they aren't sealed with paint/poly. If they are just use an utility knife to carefully cut the paint from the pull.
You should be able to take a pocket knife or putty knife and work under and around the pull to work it loose.
You should be able to take a pocket knife or putty knife and work under and around the pull to work it loose.
#4
06-28-06, 04:31 AM
well, if there is a brad there, how do I get the thing out? It looks like there are two small holes on the inner edges of the thing. That's what is hard. No screws or anything.
Thanks for your rsponses so far--this afternoon I plan to do some more painting (that's what brought this on) and I will try again!
Thanks for your rsponses so far--this afternoon I plan to do some more painting (that's what brought this on) and I will try again!
I said plastickY, not nec. PLASTIC. They are cheap, cheap brass. They look plasticky.
#7
06-28-06, 01:57 PM
I would think a chisel would still cut it enough so you could pry them out. It is possible they glued them in - usually they come out fairly easy.
If they are tacked in the chisel might cut the head of the tack or maybe use a punch to drive the tack thru the pull.
If they are tacked in the chisel might cut the head of the tack or maybe use a punch to drive the tack thru the pull.
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06-28-06, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by melismak
Hi all,
I know these are easy to install but I can't get the old pulls out. The old ones are very dated fake plasticy brass and we are replacing all the hardware in our house with SS.
This is what I'm talking about, in case it isn't clear:
http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalo...php?p_ref=8085
Thanks in advance!
I know these are easy to install but I can't get the old pulls out. The old ones are very dated fake plasticy brass and we are replacing all the hardware in our house with SS.
This is what I'm talking about, in case it isn't clear:
http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalo...php?p_ref=8085
Thanks in advance!
Here's a thought you might try. Drill a shallow hole in the center, drive a screw into the hole far enough to get a grip on the pull, (two complete turns at least), grab the screw with a pair of pliers, and pull it out. If that doesn't work, at least now you may have enough to grab with the pliers, without the screw.
Either way, let us know how it's going.
cuedude
#9
06-29-06, 02:37 AM
Originally Posted by cuedude
Hi melismak,
Either way, let us know how it's going.
cuedude
Either way, let us know how it's going.
cuedude
Indeed. I should get to it today. I will try all of these ideas. I am trying not to damage the wood surrounding the pulls--though an ugly color, the doors are really high-quality.
