Installing Kitchen Wall Cabinets - AboutCabinets.net

If you are looking forward to replacing your kitchen wall cabinets, it is recommended that you do it by yourself because it is not a very difficult task. With right tools and a bit of planning, you can easily install wall cabinets for a refurbished kitchen.

Pre-assembled and pre-finished cabinets can be installed without any hassle. The best part about these kitchen cabinets is that they come in stock sizes so you can pick them whenever you want. Another good thing about these cabinets is that they are not very costly. To customize your kitchen and give it a new look, you have a choice of buying these cabinets unfinished to stain or paint them later yourself for a personal feel.

Take accurate measurements of kitchen walls once you get rid of old cabinets. Since kitchen cabinets come in a wide array of sizes, you can easily fill the space with your choice of kitchen cabinets. For example, if you were happy with the layout of your previous kitchen cabinets but are looking for a new style, it is advised that you buy kitchen cabinets in the same sizes as the old ones. In addition, also purchase a level, a stud finder and one or two 2x4 wood pieces.

• Install the upper cabinets first if you are going to install both lower and upper cabinets. This is because of the reason that installation will become simple if there is no base cabinet in place and you will get ample space for maneuvering.
• Take help of stud finder in order to locate studs in the wall. Remember that studs are normally placed sixteen inches apart. It is quite important to mark the location of studs with the help of a ball pen.
• Once you are through with this step, you have to find a reference point for kitchen cabinets. About finding reference point, you will notice that there is space of around 20 inches between the bottom of the upper cabinets and the countertop. It is quite crucial to measure that distance from your countertop and mark the wall.
• Next, make sure to use the level fully and draw a line along the wall. With help of screws, attach the 2x4s into the wall. By doing this, you will get a much-needed resting point while going through the process of hanging cabinets.
• The whole exercise of installing kitchen wall cabinets gets simpler if there are no doors on them; you can install the doors later after you have attached the cabinets to the wall.

When installing kitchen wall cabinets, it is of paramount importance to first install the corner cabinets. Another thing you must take into consideration is the attachment of kitchen cabinets to the studs. It is worth mentioning in this regard that studs will play a prominent part as they give support to the cabinet and carry the weight of items placed in the cabinets.

Tighten the screws properly and check the sides of the kitchen cabinets. Ensure that the front of all cabinets are on level with each other. After you have mounted the cabinets on the kitchen walls, you can add the cabinet doors with help of the hinges and add any other decorative hardware you like!