Backplates

Backplates are flat decorative plates that sit between your cabinet knob or drawer pull and the door or drawer face. Also called escutcheon plates, they protect painted and stained surfaces from fingerprints and scratches, hide old screw holes or finish flaws, and spread the pull’s load to prevent denting. For kitchens, bathrooms, and furniture pieces, cabinet hardware backplates deliver an instant style upgrade and a cleaner, more finished look.

You’ll find knob backplates and drawer pull backplates in a wide range of sizes, from petite rounds to long rectangular plates that match popular center‑to‑center hole spacings. Materials commonly include solid brass, stainless steel, and zinc alloy, with finishes such as brushed nickel, satin brass, polished chrome, matte black, and oil‑rubbed bronze. Choose profiles that suit your project—traditional scalloped outlines, streamlined modern bars, or rustic hammered textures—to tie together appliances, faucets, and lighting.

Shopping tips that make selection simple:
- Measure existing holes. For pulls, match the backplate’s center‑to‑center spacing (96 mm, 128 mm, 160 mm, etc.).
- Check overall size. Ensure the plate fully covers previous marks without crowding door edges.
- Plan screw length. Backplates add thickness; you may need longer machine screws.
- Pair finishes consistently across knobs, pulls, and hinges for a unified look.
- For rental refreshes, use backplates to hide wear and avoid refinishing cabinets.

Installation is straightforward: position with a template or painter’s tape, mark holes, drill clean pilot holes, and fasten hardware through the backplate. Wipe with a non‑abrasive cleaner to maintain the finish.

Whether you’re staging a home, tackling a budget‑friendly kitchen cabinet makeover, or restoring a vintage dresser, decorative backplates offer high impact with minimal effort. Browse knob backplates, drawer backplates, and furniture backplates to match your style and elevate everyday use. Find sizes, finishes, and styles to fit any project.