Tackling a kitchen upgrade is usually considered a project for professionals only. However, using do it yourself cabinets can make the upgrade much easier. The cost is considerably lower and the upgrade looks great. Using some tips the professionals' use can make the job a lot easier and help complete the project on time and within budget.
Start by installing the top level first. Begin by marking the wall for the studs. By doing all the measurements first and marking the wall will save time. Also, installing the top level first makes it easier to have access without having to work around the lower 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.
Use two screws for each stud. With each cabinet, you want to screw in the top and bottom into a stud so it will hold securely against the wall and withstand any weight put in. If there is only one stud, use toggle bolts for the other side. This modification allows you to have a secure install when the studs are not perfectly placed within the measurements.
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.
The fronts of the cabinets should be flush. Do not worry about being flush with the wall. In fact, most walls are warped and the floors are not level. You'll use shims to make sure the fronts are flush and the sections are level. The gaps created between the back and side walls will be fixed in a later step, so you don't have to worry about them at this point.
For the back shims, run the screws directly through them. The shims will be held in place when you screw through the cabinet and the shim at the same time. Otherwise, small movements can cause the shim to drop, which would move the section making it be out of alignment in the front. Putting the screw through the shim will prevent this from happening.
The gaps with the wall are covered by the counter. Since the countertop is going to be flush with the wall and have a sealant, you don't have to worry about gaps between the cabinet and the wall. Floor and side wall gaps are masked by using kick and sideboards as decorative pieces that fill the gaps much like the counter does for the top.
Start by installing the top level first. Begin by marking the wall for the studs. By doing all the measurements first and marking the wall will save time. Also, installing the top level first makes it easier to have access without having to work around the lower 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.
Use two screws for each stud. With each cabinet, you want to screw in the top and bottom into a stud so it will hold securely against the wall and withstand any weight put in. If there is only one stud, use toggle bolts for the other side. This modification allows you to have a secure install when the studs are not perfectly placed within the measurements.
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.
The fronts of the cabinets should be flush. Do not worry about being flush with the wall. In fact, most walls are warped and the floors are not level. You'll use shims to make sure the fronts are flush and the sections are level. The gaps created between the back and side walls will be fixed in a later step, so you don't have to worry about them at this point.
For the back shims, run the screws directly through them. The shims will be held in place when you screw through the cabinet and the shim at the same time. Otherwise, small movements can cause the shim to drop, which would move the section making it be out of alignment in the front. Putting the screw through the shim will prevent this from happening.
The gaps with the wall are covered by the counter. Since the countertop is going to be flush with the wall and have a sealant, you don't have to worry about gaps between the cabinet and the wall. Floor and side wall gaps are masked by using kick and sideboards as decorative pieces that fill the gaps much like the counter does for the top.
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