After you have chosen the type of kitchen cabinet design you want to use it is not time to install them. There are two ways in which we are able to do this. The first is to hire a professional who will install each of the cabinets and the hardware that they come with. The second is to install everything yourself. Although the task might look daunting installing cabinets it is not as difficult as you might think and it will help you to stay within your budget.
Tools
By this time you should have already designed the kitchen cabinets and purchased them. Now all you need are the right tools that are needed in order to install them. This list will include screws, screwdrivers, hinges, and door knobs or pulls.
Remove Old Cabinets
If you are replacing old kitchen cabinets then the first thing that you need to do is to remove everything from inside of the cabinets . Remove the doors and shelves before you remove the cabinets. The majority of shelves used can easily be taken off the pegs that they sit in. However, there are some that might need to be unscrewed using a flathead or Phillips screwdriver.
Put The Cabinets Together
Before you can install the cabinets you first need to put them together. Most of these are like any other type of furniture and come with step by step instructions on how to do this. During this process you need to take your time so as to make sure that you do not miss a step.
Find The Studs
When installing the cabinets you want to start at the top and work your way to the bottom. Use a stud finder and a level to mark the locations of the studs that are in the wall. Next you will need to use measuring tape and mark the height of the cabinet rail. The best way to mark this spot is to hammer in a small nail that will be hidden once the cabinets are fully installed and will help you locate the stud. When you have found the stud you need to measure between 16 or 24 inches. This is the common spacing for most studs and will make it quicker and easier to find them all.
Install The Cabinets
Start in the corner or on the end to install the cabinets. Set up a support jack by screwing in a short length to a 2×4 or other sturdy scrap wood across the end of some other 2×4. Use an old towel or rag to cover the end of it. Have someone else help you to place the wood against the floor and against the bottom of the cabinets. This provides support for the cabinet and gives you the chance to level them properly and screw them into the wall.
Mark the distance from the edge of the wall cabinet into the studs that are behind it. Drill pilot holes from the back of the cabinet. Make sure that when you do this you allow the ‘ears’ on the front of the cabinet. This will help you to know exactly where the studs are when you put the cabinet against the wall.
Secure the cabinets against to the stud before you place the shelves and dishes back inside of it. Move down and secure each cabinet to the other. Remember to drill pilot holes into the cabinet frame and screw them together using high quality wood screws.