Cabinets can make a big difference in the look and feel of any room.
Cabinets should always be the last thing installed, as they provide a
finishing touch for any room. Prior to ordering your cabinets, either pre-made
or custom built, you need to have a clear idea of where they will be placed.
Base cabinets should always be installed after any wall mounted cabinets.
Cabinet Installation
Prior to installation you will need to determine the exact location of the wall
cabinets. The corner is the best place to begin. Wall cabinets should always be
installed prior to base cabinets. Begin by marking the location of the cabinet
bottom on the wall with a pencil. The top edge of the support rail will need to
be aligned with this line before you screw it into the wall stud. The wall stud
locations should be marked inside the cabinets using your pencil. Holes can now
be drilled in the location of the stud and the cabinet can be screwed to the
wall using screws which are long enough to go into the wall studs. The next
cabinet will need to be adjusted so that the top and front edges are flush with
the first cabinet, then use a C clap to attach them together. Two piece
connecting screws should be used to connect frameless cabinets together. After
completion of the wall cabinet installation it is time to prepare for the base
cabinet installation by taking measurements. Place marks around the wall
indicating where the cabinets are to be placed, using the floor plan as your
guide. To avoid damaging the cabinet doors they should be removed prior to
installation. Mark the doors so that you know which cabinets to place them
on when you are finished. The following tools will be needed to install your
cabinets: screwdriver, level, drills, drill bits, tape measure, carpenter’s
square, touch up pens and putty to match cabinet finish, and glue.
Installation of Ready Made Cabinets
No matter what your budget, style, or space requirements you should be able to
find ready made cabinets that meet your needs. They are much less expensive and
easier to install than cabinets which have been custom made. You will probably
be able to install these cabinets on your own with limited skills and just a few
tools. They can give a great makeover to just about any room.
Cabinets should be strong, straight, and square after they have been installed.
Always carefully screen a cabinet installer prior to hiring them. Any problems
that do arise will be easily handled by a professional cabinet installer using
their experience and creativity.
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