If you’re looking to spruce up your cabinets with a trendy touch, you’re in the right place! This fantastic project was created by Nick from Nick’s Custom Woodworks.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to add beautiful cane webbing to your cabinet doors, giving them a fresh and modern look.
Materials Needed:
- Cane webbing (3 five-foot rolls)
- Quarter-inch staples
- Quarter-inch strip wood
- Warm water (for soaking)
- Razor knife (for cutting)
- Staple gun
- Paint (for touch-ups)
- Door knobs and hinges
Tools Required:
- Staple gun
- Razor knife
- Paintbrush (for touch-ups)
Step 1: Soak the Cane Webbing
The first step to achieving a nice tight fit on your cabinet doors is to soak the cane webbing in warm water. Simply submerge the entire roll and let it soak for about thirty minutes. This allows the cane to absorb water and expand, which is crucial for the final product.
Step 2: Prepare for Attachment
Once soaked, let the cane webbing dry out for just a minute so it’s not soaking wet. Then, you’ll be ready to attach it to the back side of your cabinet doors using a staple gun. Make sure to line up your pattern as you go.
Step 3: Attach the Cane Webbing
While attaching the cane webbing, don’t worry about pulling it too tight just yet. Use quarter-inch staples and place them about every three inches around the door. It’s important that the webbing is nice and flat during this step.
Step 4: Cut the Excess Webbing
When laying out the webbing, leave a couple of inches of overhang on either side. After you’ve attached it, come back with a razor knife to cut off the excess. This ensures you have enough material to cover the entire door without any gaps.
Step 5: Secure the Webbing
Next, attach a quarter-inch strip along the entire backside of the door. This additional strip helps to sandwich the cane webbing in place, giving it extra grip and security.
Step 6: Let it Dry
After everything is secured, leave the doors to sit overnight. This allows the water absorbed earlier to dry out, which will help the webbing pull nice and tight as it dries.
Step 7: Final Touches
The next morning, perform any touch-up paint on the quarter-inch strip on the inside of the doors. Then, add your door knobs and hinges to complete the look. Finally, mount the doors back onto the cabinets for a fresh, professional finish!