#Install pre-fabricated kitchen cabinets

Before Assembly

The cabinets mentioned here are called face frame cabinets. This means meaning they have a thick frame around the front of the cabinet box. (Frameless cabinets sometimes called European cabinets are box construction without the frame.)

Make a drawing of kitchen floor plan using graph paper. This will help keep the scale accurate. Mark out the room dimensions, appliance locations and all window and door spaces. Take this to a home improvement store and they will translate this into your kitchen. Make sure certain points are made:

• Doors swing the right way
• Finished panels on the ends
• Toe kick and filler boards

When the cabinets arrive check and confirm the design and that the cabinets match the printout form the home improvement store.

PREPARE THE ROOM

Remove the old countertops, cabinets and appliances.

Patch any holes or any other drywall damage.

Install the flooring before the base cabinets. This will save time and mess cutting and fitting.

Paint the walls and the ceiling beforehand. This will make a neater job.