Install Cabinets

Level and mount the cabinet to the wall with a 3 inch 10 screw.

Install cabinets. Measure up 19 1 2 in. Label the location of the kitchen wall cabinets and appliances on the wall. Drill a 3 16 inch pilot hole at the stud locations through the back panel and into the stud.

From that line and draw another line for the bottom of the upper cabinets. Read the full how to. Install remaining cabinets do not completely tighten mounting screws until all cabinets have been attached together.

How to install kitchen cabinets step 1. Since the new cabinets will conceal the wall after they are installed you can simply tap a small nail through it to locate the studs. Order the cabinets and assemble key tools and materials special combination drill bit this special bit saves time because it bores a pilot hole for the screw and a countersink hole for the screw head.

4 start on one end or in a corner and install the upper cabinets. When you have found one measure either 16 or 24 inches 40 6 or 61 0 cm to find other studs in your wall since these are typical stud spacings. Measure from the highest point in the floor and draw a level line marking the top of the base cabinets.