Installing Kitchen Base Cabinets Yourself

An alternative to this though is using a cabinet hanging rail system like the one from EazyHang.

Installing kitchen base cabinets yourself. From that line and draw another line for the bottom of the upper cabinets. Literally youll be balancing the cabinet in place while you insert screws. Now that we have all the lines marked it is time to start installing your kitchen cabinets.

Likewise complete all plumbing and electrical work in the kitchen prior to cabinet installation. When determing how to install base cabinets on uneven floors check for level and plumb and add shims until the cabinets are at the same level. Add a cleat for every cabinet you plan to install so their weight is fully supported when you hang them.

Measure up 19-12 in. Measure the walls doors and windows to the outside of the moulding. As you progress keep the screws loose so you can realign as you go.

The corner base cabinet sets the trend for all of your other base cabinets. Label the location of the kitchen wall cabinets and appliances on the wall. Raise the cabinet from the floor using a wood shim then level it from the other cabinet.

Floor to windows bottom to top of windows and top of windows to ceiling. Once it is leveled clamp the cabinets together. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you reach the sink base.

Screw a temporary 1 x 3 support rail to the wall aligning the top edge of the rail with the line for the bottom edge of the wall cabinets. Attach it by driving 3 or 4 two inch screws through the rail into the wall studs. Lengths from 18-144 to support base-first installation or fridge cabinets.