How to repair melamine edging on shelves and doors

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Melamine strips on shelving and doors can become chipped and torn. Remove the damaged edge and iron on a new one costing about $10 for a 10 metre roll 21mm wide. Iron-on melamine strip is used to edge timber-based products such as MDF, particleboard...

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How to secure new handles on a cabinetNEW
Choose slimline handles when installing cabinetry as they don’t work loose over time. Buy a...
How to adjust cabinet doorsNEW
A cabinet door can drop or become misaligned. Reset it using the adjustment screws on the hinges. TI...
How to replace a flyscreen
Fibreglass screening is flexible and can be refitted if you make a mistake. Aluminium mesh...
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Choose a handle to match the existing holes in the door, also measuring the set back from the...

 

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How to Paint a Door8
You can update any room with a freshly painted door and frame. Follow our tips and advice for painting your door.
How to draughtproof your home8
As well as adding insulation, you should seal all gaps and holes. Draughtproofing can cut heat loss by up to 25 per cent in winter.
How to replace a flyscreen6
Fibreglass screening is flexible and can be refitted if you make a mistake. Aluminium mesh is sturdier but costs more and has to be right the first time.
Fix a Sticky Door3
The standard solution for a sticking door is to plane the edge that rubs against the jamb.
Fix a latch that will not engage 3
Learn how to fix a latch that will not engage
Installing a New Lockset and Knob2
A step-by-step guide from Handyman   
How to secure new handles on a cabinet2
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Choose slimline handles when installing cabinetry as they don’t work loose over time. Buy a handle template or make a jig to drill accurate holes. TIP Handles come with machine screws that are usually longer than required. Measure the door thickness plus 3mm then clamp the screw in a vice and use a hacksaw to cut it to length.
Draught - Proofing a Door1
Follow this is guide from Handyaman
Replacing a Screen Door Closer1
DIY tips from Handyman
How to Replace Cabinet Doors1
Paint doesn’t adhere well to melamine or laminate, but replacing existing standard-sized doors with flat-packed modular options is just as affordable and less messy than painting.
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