How to Fit a Grove Peg Knob on a Cabinet

Quick Answer

Fitting a Grove peg knob on a cabinet takes a drill, a screwdriver, and about ten minutes. Measure carefully, drill a pilot hole, and tighten the knob from behind for a secure hold.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. 1. Measure and Mark the Hole Position: Hold the knob against the cabinet door or drawer front where you want it. Use a pencil to mark the center of the screw hole. For a standard cabinet door, a common placement is 1 inch from the edge and centered vertically on the rail or stile. Double-check your mark before drilling—once the hole is made, moving it means patching and repainting.
2. 2. Drill a Pilot Hole: Select a drill bit slightly smaller than the knob's screw diameter (typically 1/8 inch or 3 mm). Drill straight into your mark, going through the door or drawer front. For thick wood, drill slowly to avoid splintering the back side. If you skip the pilot hole, the screw may split the wood or cause the knob to sit crooked.
3. 3. Insert the Screw from Behind: Push the screw through the hole from the back of the cabinet door or drawer front. Align the threaded end with the hole in the Grove Peg Knob. Hand-tighten the screw a few turns to start the threads. Make sure the screw is straight—cross-threading will strip the brass and ruin the fit.
4. 4. Tighten the Knob: Hold the knob steady with one hand and use a screwdriver to tighten the screw from behind. Stop when the knob feels snug against the door. Do not overtighten—brass is soft and the screw head can deform or the finish can crack. Overtightening can damage the knob or strip the screw hole. Snug is enough.
5. 5. Check Alignment and Repeat: Close the door or drawer and check that the knob sits level and doesn't rub against adjacent cabinets. If it's crooked, loosen the screw slightly, adjust the knob, and retighten. Repeat for all remaining knobs. A crooked knob is often just a matter of loosening and realigning—no need to drill a new hole.

What You'll Need

• Grove Peg Knob, Matt Nickel: Crafted from solid brass, so it has a pleasingly weighty feel. The weight means the knob feels substantial in hand and will hold up to daily use without loosening quickly.

  

• Grove Peg Knob, Antique Brass: A natural finish designed to change with use, lightening in areas to reveal the solid brass beneath. If you choose Antique Brass, expect the finish to evolve over time—this is not a defect but a feature that adds character.