When the cabinet is plumb screw it through the shims to the studs.
Hanging kitchen cabinets diy. If you prefer to proceed with one cabinet at a time begin with the one that will hang in the corner of the kitchen and continue with consecutive cabinets 5. If the floor isn t level find the highest point in the floor along the wall where the cabinets will be installed. Lift the remaining cabinets onto the cleat align their faces flush with those already installed and clamp and screw the edges together see step 4. We ll build a cabinet carcass face frame and doors.
Hang the upper cabinets first so the lower ones won t be in the way during installation. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe to this old house. Set the first wall cabinet on the ledger strip and 1 4 inch away from its reference line on the wall. This old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet.
Shim cabinets as necessary then fasten them to the studs through the shims with the 2 inch deck screws and washers. This is an. A good cabinet installation starts with a good layout. Companion video how to build a rolling shop cabinet.
Measure from the highest point in the floor and draw a level line marking the top of the base cabinets. In this episode we ll walk through the basics of building upper cabinets that will work great in your laundry room or kitchen. It s best to try to start the base cabinet installation as close to this high point as possible it s easier to shim under the cabinets on the lower spots to make them level with this first one rather than starting on a low point and having to trim the bottoms of the cabinets. Label the location of the kitchen wall.
Secure the top and bottom of the cabinet to the wall with 3 inch long 10 cabinet. Kitchen wall cabinets are a wonderful way to increase storage space above the benchtop. It s a good idea to work in pairs with this project as cabinets can be heavy. In this video from bunnings warehouse on how to install kitchen wall cabinets you ll learn what tools you.
Drill the holes in the upper and lower hanging rails of the cabinets the two horizontal pieces of lumber along the top and bottom of the back of the cabinet. Use a ledger board to help hang the upper cabinets and keep them straight. Measure up 19 1 2 in.