Installing Kitchen Cabinets

Drill four holes through back of cabinet which correspond to the stud locations.

Installing kitchen cabinets. Read the full how to. Position the first cabinet set the first cabinet 1 4 in. This old house general contractor tom silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets.

See below for a shopping list tools and. Kitchen cabinet buying guide. Set cabinet on cabinet jack hold cabinet level then fasten to wall studs with 2 inch drywall screws and finishing washers.

If needed insert a shim to make it level and flat to the wall. Get brochures from the cabinet company. If you are replacing existing cabinets you may want to use them as a pattern.

Cabinet storage buying guide. Mark stud locations onto back of cabinet. When beginning a diy kitchen cabinet install always start in a corner where two runs of assembled kitchen cabinets will come together.

Locate wall studs using hammer and finishing nail. Place the corner cabinet into position on the wall stud marking. Remove cabinet doors and set aside.

Mark cabinet layout lines onto the wall. Use clamps to fix the stiles the vertical pieces on the face of the cabinet frames of the cabinets together and check for plumb making sure the fronts of the cabinets are flush. Step 1 make the beginning preparations for your installation project step 2 carefully measure and plan your space.