Upgrading the kitchen is typically done by professionals. Hiring someone to do the work can cost thousands of dollars, which is why many people have turned to do it yourself cabinets to reduce the cost. This type of upgrade can significantly improve the look and feel of one of the most used rooms of the house. Following a few tips that professionals use can make the job much easier to complete.
Do not install the bottom level first. It will only get in the way when you need to work on the top level. The first step is to mark the stud locations and other measurements on the wall. Having these marks in place will make the job much faster and easier when it's hard to hold a cabinet and a pencil while fumbling with the level.
The second step is to install a ledger board. This allows you to make sure the cabinets will be perfectly level and positioned exactly in the right place. It is installed and secured where the bottom of the cabinet will go. Since it is secured to the wall, it helps by holding the load while you put the screws in to secure the cabinet itself.
Two screws are needed for each stud location. When you have the cabinet against the wall, place a screw in the top and bottom, directly into the stud. There should be two studs per cabinet. If not, use a toggle bolt to secure the side that is without a stud. This is an important tip because there will be a lot of weight in the various sections and it needs to be securely held. By doing the measurements ahead of time you can already have the bolts in place.
Make sure to mark and cut plumbing holes before installing the lower sections. The sink cabinet should be installed first because it must be placed in a precise location. Having the cuts ahead of time saves time and frustration of trying to get the tools and saw inside the cabinet after the installation. The other cabinets can be adjusted around the sink section.
Keep the fronts flush. Walls often have warps in them. It is the nature of drywall installation. Make the sections flush with the fronts and level. Using shims to fill the gaps makes it easier to allow for the warps and gaps.
Secure the sections through the shims. To keep the shims in place, use drywall screws and drill through the shims to secure the sections to the drywall on the lower level. Since these are supported by the floor, you won't need to worry about finding a stud as much as you did on the upper levels. Once these are flush with the front, leveled and secured, you can begin filling in the gaps.
The final step is to place the countertop and the kick boards. The counter will be flush with the wall. A sealant is used to secure it and keep food particles from eventually falling behind. This is the gap covering technique that makes it better to not worry about gaps while installing the cabinets. The floor and side walls can have kick or sideboards that help fill any gaps in those areas as well.
Do not install the bottom level first. It will only get in the way when you need to work on the top level. The first step is to mark the stud locations and other measurements on the wall. Having these marks in place will make the job much faster and easier when it's hard to hold a cabinet and a pencil while fumbling with the level.
The second step is to install a ledger board. This allows you to make sure the cabinets will be perfectly level and positioned exactly in the right place. It is installed and secured where the bottom of the cabinet will go. Since it is secured to the wall, it helps by holding the load while you put the screws in to secure the cabinet itself.
Two screws are needed for each stud location. When you have the cabinet against the wall, place a screw in the top and bottom, directly into the stud. There should be two studs per cabinet. If not, use a toggle bolt to secure the side that is without a stud. This is an important tip because there will be a lot of weight in the various sections and it needs to be securely held. By doing the measurements ahead of time you can already have the bolts in place.
Make sure to mark and cut plumbing holes before installing the lower sections. The sink cabinet should be installed first because it must be placed in a precise location. Having the cuts ahead of time saves time and frustration of trying to get the tools and saw inside the cabinet after the installation. The other cabinets can be adjusted around the sink section.
Keep the fronts flush. Walls often have warps in them. It is the nature of drywall installation. Make the sections flush with the fronts and level. Using shims to fill the gaps makes it easier to allow for the warps and gaps.
Secure the sections through the shims. To keep the shims in place, use drywall screws and drill through the shims to secure the sections to the drywall on the lower level. Since these are supported by the floor, you won't need to worry about finding a stud as much as you did on the upper levels. Once these are flush with the front, leveled and secured, you can begin filling in the gaps.
The final step is to place the countertop and the kick boards. The counter will be flush with the wall. A sealant is used to secure it and keep food particles from eventually falling behind. This is the gap covering technique that makes it better to not worry about gaps while installing the cabinets. The floor and side walls can have kick or sideboards that help fill any gaps in those areas as well.
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