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.
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.
Ledger boards help make sure everything on top is level. They can also help hold the cabinet in place when you are putting the screws in. Make sure the ledger board is perfectly level and secured to the wall. It will mark the bottom of the top sections. Rest the cabinet on the ledger board when putting the screws in. It is advised to have a second person as a helper throughout the process.
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.
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 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.
Ledger boards help make sure everything on top is level. They can also help hold the cabinet in place when you are putting the screws in. Make sure the ledger board is perfectly level and secured to the wall. It will mark the bottom of the top sections. Rest the cabinet on the ledger board when putting the screws in. It is advised to have a second person as a helper throughout the process.
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.
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 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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